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Minecraft Dropper item

Dropper

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A redstone machine that ejects items from its inventory in a specified direction when powered, stackable up to 64 per slot.

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About

The Dropper is a solid block that stores and dispenses items. When powered by redstone, it ejects one random item from its internal inventory in the direction it faces. Unlike the Dispenser, the Dropper does not activate items, it simply pushes them out as entities.

Droppers are useful for sorting systems, item transport, and automation chains. They have a 9-slot inventory and can be oriented in any direction before placement or adjusted with redstone rotation tools. The block takes 3.5 seconds to break with a pickaxe and is affected by gravity-less chunk loading, making it reliable for contraptions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game is the Dropper from?
The Dropper is from Minecraft. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to Minecraft and its current live build.
What items are related to the Dropper?
See the Related section at the bottom of this page for items commonly used alongside the Dropper, or open Browse Games to explore the full Minecraft database.
How current is the Dropper spawn info?
The Dropper entry was last verified on GameServersCodex on June 29, 2026. We track the live Minecraft build, so the IDs and commands here reflect the current patch.
Can I get the Dropper without spawning it?
Yes. The Dropper can also be obtained through normal Minecraft progression. Admins usually spawn it for speed when testing, running events, or outfitting players, which is what the commands on this page are for.
What is the Dropper?
A redstone machine that ejects items from its inventory in a specified direction when powered, stackable up to 64 per slot.
What is the Dropper used for?
The Dropper is a solid block that stores and dispenses items. When powered by redstone, it ejects one random item from its internal inventory in the direction it faces. Unlike the Dispenser, the Dropper does not activate items, it simply pushes them out as entities.
What is the item id of the Dropper?
The item id of the Dropper is minecraft:dropper.
What is the numerical id of the Dropper?
The numerical id of the Dropper is 158.
What is the give command of the Dropper?
The give command of the Dropper is /give @p minecraft:dropper 1.
What is the stackable of the Dropper?
The stackable of the Dropper is Yes.
What is the max stack size of the Dropper?
The max stack size of the Dropper is 64.
What is the material of the Dropper?
The material of the Dropper is Rock.
What is the hardness of the Dropper?
The hardness of the Dropper is 3.5.
What is the diggable of the Dropper?
The diggable of the Dropper is Yes.

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