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How to Craft Redstone Comparator in Minecraft

A Redstone Comparator compares or subtracts signal strengths and reads the fill level of containers.

Crafting Recipe

Crafting Table
Redstone TorchRedstone ...
Redstone TorchRedstone ...
Nether QuartzNether Qu...
Redstone TorchRedstone ...
StoneStone
StoneStone
StoneStone
Redstone ComparatorRedstone ...Redstone Comparator

Materials Needed

ItemAmountWhere to Find
Redstone Torch3Craft from redstone and stick
Nether Quartz1Mine nether quartz ore
Stone3Smelt cobblestone

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Open your Crafting Table to access the 3x3 crafting grid.
  2. Arrange the ingredients in the crafting grid following the pattern shown above.
  3. Place Redstone Torch in: row 1, column 2; row 2, column 1; row 2, column 3.
  4. Place Nether Quartz in: row 2, column 2.
  5. Place Stone in: row 3, column 1; row 3, column 2; row 3, column 3.
  6. Collect your Redstone Comparator from the output slot.

Uses for Redstone Comparator

  • Comparing signal strengths
  • Subtracting signals
  • Reading container fill levels

View detailed item stats, durability and properties for Redstone Comparator on the Astroworld Items Database.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to craft Redstone Comparator?
You need 3 Redstone Torch, 1 Nether Quartz, 3 Stone. Use a Crafting Table to craft it.
How many Redstone Comparator does the recipe produce?
This recipe produces 1 Redstone Comparator per craft.
What is Redstone Comparator used for?
Comparing signal strengths. Subtracting signals. Reading container fill levels.
What version of Minecraft added Redstone Comparator?
Redstone Comparator was added in Minecraft 1.5.

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