What is the target block called in Minecraft?

The Target item can be spawned in Minecraft with the below command. Cheats must be enabled before this will work.

If you are running the Essentials plugin, you will need to run /minecraft:give instead of simply /give. This is because the Essentials /give command overrides Minecraft's built-in command.

In the Java edition of Minecraft, target blocks have two different uses with redstone, shooting it with an arrow, or redirecting redstone without the use of repeaters or comparators, this is the the same for Bedrock edition, however, in the Java edition, the target blocks is solid allowing you to redirect a redstone line into it to power say a piston, or hopper, or dropper. But, in bedrock edition it does redirect the redstone, but the target block in Bedrock edition, is not considered a solid block causing its uses to be much more limited in Bedrock.

Mojang, please turn target blocks into solid blocks in Bedrock edition for, it will help with a lot of redstone contraptions, and overall give it more of a use and have more parity with Java.

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  We need this, the first time I played in 1.16 I thought they weren't transparent and annually considered full blocks but no my contraption didn't work and I got infuriated and still couldn't make my machine work after I redesigned it. 

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  It’s it has been submitted to the bug tracker, but I don’t see any mention of fixing it in the most recent snapshot notes.

  In this tutorial, you'll learn how to make a target block in Minecraft step-by-step and use it in the game!

  A Minecraft target block provides a temporary redstone charge when struck by a projectile like arrows, snowballs, tridents, and more.

  How To Make A Target Block Video Tutorial

  In this video, watch as we show you the target block crafting recipe and how to use a target block in the game. Plus, we show you a fun mini-game you can play with your friends with target blocks.

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  Available Platforms

  EditionPlatformAvailableJava EditionWindows, Mac & Linux PC'sYesBedrock EditionXbox One, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android, Fire OS, Windows 10 PC'sYesEducation EditionMac, iOs 12, Windows 10 PC'sNoPlayStation EditionPS4Yes

  Required To Make A Target Block

  • 4 Redstone dust
  • 1 Hay bale

  Steps To Make A Target Block

  1. Open Your Crafting Menu

  To craft a target block, you first need to open your crafting table in Minecraft. You should see the same grid as in the image below.

  2. Add The Target Block Items To The Menu

  In the crafting table, add the 4 Redstone dust and 1 hay bale to the grid.

  You must add the items to the grid exactly as shown in the image below. In the 1st row place down 1 redstone dust in the 2nd box. In the 2nd row place down 1 redstone dust in the 1st box, 1 hay bale in the 2nd box, and 1 redstone dust in the 3rd box. In the 3rd row place down 1 redstone dust in the 2nd box. This is the Minecraft target block recipe.

  After you've added the items to the crafting grid as described above, you'll notice the target block in the box on the right.

  3. Move The Target Block To Your Inventory

  Lastly, drag the target block down to your inventory so you can use it.

  That's it! A Minecraft target block provides a temporary redstone charge when struck by a projectile like arrows, snowballs, tridents, and more.

  Minecraft Target Block Command

  You can also use a Give Command to make target blocks in Minecraft. The command is available in the following editions:

  • Java Edition
  • Pocket Edition
  • Xbox One
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Windows 10 Edition
  • Education Edition

  To run the target block command in Minecraft, open your chat window and enter the command below depending on the version you have.

  What is the target block in Minecraft?

  In Minecraft, the target block is a new type of block that was introduced in the Nether Update. This block lets you test your aiming skills using projectiles such as eggs, snowballs, tridents, and more!

  What are the names of Minecraft blocks?

  Here is a list of all blocks in Minecraft..

  Dirt. Coarse. Rooted..

  Dirt Path..

  Grass Block..

  Gravel..

  Mycelium..

  Nylium..

  Does target block spawn naturally?

  Target blocks don't spawn naturally in the world, so players will have to craft it.