Since we’ve already touched on the topic of inventory management, let’s delve into a particularly useful item in Minecraft – the trapdoor. Every house I’ve designed includes a trapdoor. What makes them so essential? The answer is yes! One reason is that trapdoors beautifully enhance the architectural design and evoke a sense of vintage charm, as they were more commonly used in the past. A more significant advantage is that hostile mobs cannot open trapdoors, providing an extra layer of security. Such are the benefits of this item.
The decision to incorporate this feature into Minecraft Bedrock was made long ago, back in 2011. Since then, numerous designs have been introduced for our item. Additionally, technical aspects have been refined; it became inconvenient to open a trapdoor in only one direction, leading to the decision that trapdoors should be operable from both sides.
To craft a trapdoor, you’ll need six wooden planks, which you can arrange in two rows. If you’re not keen on the wooden option, you can also create a metal trapdoor using four iron ingots. However, if you’d rather not gather materials or find the crafting process daunting, you can always search for pre-made trapdoors. They can often be found at the bottom of the ocean in Minecraft, near sunken ships, or even check your neighbors’ homes, where they are typically hidden under carpets.
Trapdoors aren’t just limited to entrances; they serve various purposes in constructions, such as bridges, all types of stairs, and, of course, plumbing systems. Oddly enough, their functionality resembles that of torches. They can be utilized for clearing gravel and sand, especially handy during underground excavations. If you happen to have an excess of these trapdoors, feel free to use them to stoke your fireplace.
This item’s practicality is off the charts, and we haven’t even covered everything yet. It makes for an excellent trap, and nothing stops you from concealing it beneath flowers. Plus, it offers additional space where you can store anything you desire—like a restroom, for instance.
Strangely enough, trapdoors actually appeared in the real world before regular doors! Historically, they gained popularity on ships, allowing access to different decks. In homes, trapdoors provided entry to attics or basements. In theaters, they enabled actors to vanish and reappear seemingly magically.
But what’s perhaps most surprising about trapdoors? They often harbor spiders! Yes, these creepy creatures tend to dwell in basements and attics, with trapdoors being their sole means of access.