Minecraft: Use Monster Spawner correctly

This practical tip shows you how to use a monster spawner found correctly in Minecraft.

Use Monster Spawner sensibly - how it works

You cannot dismantle Monster Spawner yourself. The spawning monsters are, however, suitable for a monster trap:

1. As soon as you find a spawner, secure the area with torches. So no new monsters will appear any time soon.
2. You can use the Spawner by setting up a trap nearby. You can find tips on the monster trap in another article.
3. It is best to set the game mode to "Peaceful" while building the trap. So you can build undisturbed.
4. Also, keep in mind that a spawner doesn't throw out an unlimited number of monsters. As soon as there are a large number of monsters in an area, the spawner stops. You can work around this problem by letting the monsters drift through water, for example.
5. The Monster Spawner also only becomes active when you approach within 16 blocks. So don't go too far if you're after monster drops.
6. When you have built the monster trap, remove all light sources. This will spawn other monsters in your trap.

We'll show you how to craft a mine helmet in Minecraft in the next practical tip.