How to break cobwebs in minecraft

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This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a cobweb with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a cobweb is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game. Gathering a cobweb is a bit tricky in Minecraft because you need to clip the cobweb with shears.

Let's explore how to add a cobweb to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

A cobweb is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)

Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes
Xbox 360	Yes
Xbox One	Yes
PS3	Yes
PS4	Yes
Wii U	Yes
Nintendo Switch	Yes
Windows 10 Edition	Yes
Education Edition	Yes

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find a Cobweb in Creative Mode

Required Materials to make Cobwebs

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to gather cobwebs:

How to get a Cobweb in Survival Mode

You can add a cobweb to your inventory in Survival mode by gathering cobwebs using shears. So let's get started!

1. Find a Cobweb

First, you need to find a cobweb to gather. You can find cobwebs in abandoned mineshafts or abandoned libraries. In this example, we have found a cobweb in an abandoned mineshaft.

2. Hold the Shears

Next, select the shears in your hotbar.

3. Use the Shears

The game control to use the shears to break the cobweb depends on the version of Minecraft:

• For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the cobweb.
• For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the cobweb.
• For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
• For PS3 and PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
• For Wii U, press and hold the ZR button on the gamepad.
• For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
• For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the cobweb.
• For Education Edition, left click and hold on the cobweb.

The cobweb will break and a smaller cobweb will float on the ground.

4. Pick up the Cobweb

Make sure you pick up the cobweb before it disappears.

Once you pick up the cobweb, it will appear in your hotbar.

A cobweb is useful item and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.

Item ID and Name

Give Command for Cobweb

Things to Make with Cobweb

You can use cobwebs to make items in Minecraft such as:

Cobweb is an important trap that cannot be crafted in Minecraft. However, you can find, collect and store this item for later uses very easily. Cobwebs are very useful to slow down most entities in this game, except for spiders. Check out this guide on how to get cobwebs in Minecraft here.

Table of Contents

Cobwebs in Minecraft can be used as a trap to slow down a lot of entities. It's very easy to collect this item in Minecraft world. You need shears to make this item. Then, follow these steps to make a cobweb in Minecraft.

• Go to find a Cobweb in an abandoned place like mineshafts or libraries.
• Open the Hotbar to select the shear and hold it in your hand.
• Use the shear to break and collect the cobweb in these abandoned places. Big cobwebs will break into smaller cobwebs and drop on the floor.
• Pick up the cobweb quickly before it disappears.

These cobwebs will be saved in the Hotbar. You should keep it in the inventory to use when you need to slow down targets or enemies. This item is very useful, so you need to collect as many cobwebs as possible whenever you visit these abandoned locations.

You cannot get cobwebs by crafting but you need to collect them from abandoned buildings.

II. Minecraft Cobweb Uses

Cobweb is very useful in Minecraft. This item has many uses that make the game more interesting or easier for players. You can use it in both survival and creative modes of Minecraft.

Here are the top 5 best uses of cobwebs that you should know and try in this game.

#1. Decorations

The first use of cobwebs in Minecraft is decoration. You can use this item to decorate your house and farm in a spooky Halloween theme. Place cobweb blocks in the corridors and dark corners in your castles or houses.

You can create a spooky place to enjoy the Halloween festival in this game. Besides, you can capture some spiders and release them around the castle to make scary sounds for a more realistic Halloween atmosphere.

You can use cobwebs to decorate your houses.

#2. Strings

Minecraft players can also make strings from cobwebs in Minecraft. Cobwebs are made from a lot of strings. So, you can get nine strings from a cobweb. But this use is only available in the Bedrock Edition.

Players on Java Edition need to use shears or non-silk-touch swords to break cobwebs and get strings. Besides, you can also kill spiders to get strings in this game.

Use tools to get strings from cobwebs.

#3. Traps

The most popular use of cobwebs in Minecraft is trapping. Some players made traps from cobwebs with a lava bottom. When enemies fall into the trap, they will drop into the lave and get damaged.

If you are that unlucky player who get trapped in cobwebs, use the water bucket, fire resistance potions, or ender pearls to escape. Besides, you also need experience and a quick reaction to escape cobweb traps fast.

Create cobweb traps to troll other players.

#4. PVP Combat

You can also use cobwebs to block and trap enemies in PVP battles. This item is useful for both defense and offense.

Throw some cobwebs quickly to trap and stop enemies from attacking you. Then, you will have enough time to heal your HP during combat. Then, come back to the battle quickly before the opponent can escape to kill him.

Use it to block the way or enemies.

#5. Redstone Contraptions

As mentioned, you can use cobwebs to slow down most entities in this game except for spiders. Therefore, Redstone engineers use it in delaying the throwing speed of items through droppers and dispensers. In addition, you can use it in the item sorting system to slow down the dropping speed of items. Minecraft players can also combine two cobwebs for a longer delay.

Make a simple cobweb timer.

III. FAQs About Cobwebs In Minecraft

To understand more about cobwebs and how to interact with them, check out some common questions about cobwebs here.

1. How to break cobwebs in Minecraft?

Minecraft players need to hold the shear in their hands to interact and break cobwebs.

2. How to make a cobweb farm in Minecraft?

To make a cobweb farm in Minecraft, you can capture and raise spiders in a castle or underground base and leave it abandoned. Then, it will be turned into a cobweb farm when you come back next time.

3. How to get the string from cobwebs in Minecraft?

You also use the shear to interact with the cobwebs you collect from abandoned places or your farm. Cut them into strings to use.

Those are all about cobwebs and the full guide on how to make cobwebs in Minecraft. This useful item will make your game easier and more interesting.

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