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Traps are fun to build, and what could be more classic and easy to build than a basic pitfall?
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This version of the trap is based on a long-since patched out bug that allowed gravity-affected blocks to float, meaning that it no longer works.
1 Start with a 4 block deep hole. The larger the hole you dig, the more likely it is for someone to fall into the quicksand.
It can help to pick a sandy spot such as a desert or beach so that your quicksand blends in with its surroundings.
2 Add a layer of dirt along the bottom. Fill the bottom of the hole with dirt, coarse dirt, or grass blocks.
Flowers only grow on dirt, coarse dirt, and grass, so this layer is necessary.
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3 Place tall flowers/tall grass above the dirt. Fill the layer directly above the dirt with either tall grass or 2-block tall flowers (ie. rose bushes, sunflowers, lilacs, or peonies). This will support the final layer of sand/gravel.
The dirt and flowers act as space-holders. You can’t place gravity-affected blocks (ie. (normal/red) sand, gravel, concrete powder, anvils) above air, otherwise they'll collapse, so the flowers are instead used to keeps the top layer of sand from falling.
4 Place a layer of sand on top of the flowers. This layer of sand serves to hide the trap from outside observers.
5 Place string on top of the sand. This keeps the sand blocks from falling once you remove the blocks below.
When someone walks through the string over your sand, the strings will break and the sand will fall.
6 Dig a access tunnel down towards your trap.
7 Break all the flowers. Now that the sand has been placed, they're no longer needed, and can be broken.
8 Break the layer of dirt at the bottom. Similarly, now the the flowers have been removed, the grass is also no longer needed. This also allows you to deepen the trap, should you choose to do so.
9 Add a layer of cobwebs (optional). If you like, place a layer of cobwebs 2 blocks below the top layer of sand, such that there's a layer of air above them.
This can make it harder victims to escape, and will simulate the slow-motion falling effect of quicksand.
10 Deepen the hole by a few blocks. This is to make room for possible additions to the trap.
11 Fill the bottom of the pit with lava (optional). This'll quickly kill anyone/anything that falls into the trap, otherwise they'll be stranded at the bottom til they dig themselves out.
Only do this if you're not concerned with looting items.
12 Alternatively, deepen the hole by at least 23 blocks (optional). 23 blocks is the minimum lethal fall height (without armour or Feather Falling).
Place a layer of hoppers along the bottom to collect the items.
13 Note where your trap is and move away. Make a note of where the pit is so you don't accidentally fall in.
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Question I tried doing it but the sand just fell through the web and broke, even with string on the bottom. Lpiano13 Community Answer That is because this method was based on a bug that has been fixed. It is outdated, it no longer works. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 13 Helpful 24
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1 Start with a 4 block deep hole. The larger the hole you dig, the more likely it is for someone to fall into the quicksand. 
2 Add a layer of dirt along the bottom. Fill the bottom of the hole with dirt, coarse dirt, or grass blocks. 
3 Place tall flowers/tall grass above the dirt. Fill the layer directly above the dirt with either tall grass or 2-block tall flowers (ie. rose bushes, sunflowers, lilacs, or peonies). This will support the final layer of sand/gravel. 
4 Place a layer of sand on top of the flowers. This layer of sand serves to hide the trap from outside observers. 
5 Place string on top of the sand. This keeps the sand blocks from falling once you remove the blocks below. 
6 Dig a access tunnel down towards your trap. 
7 Break all the flowers. Now that the sand has been placed, they're no longer needed, and can be broken. 
9 Add a layer of cobwebs (optional). If you like, place a layer of cobwebs 2 blocks below the top layer of sand, such that there's a layer of air above them. 
11 Fill the bottom of the pit with lava (optional). This'll quickly kill anyone/anything that falls into the trap, otherwise they'll be stranded at the bottom til they dig themselves out. 
12 Alternatively, deepen the hole by at least 23 blocks (optional). 23 blocks is the minimum lethal fall height (without armour or Feather Falling). 
13 Note where your trap is and move away. Make a note of where the pit is so you don't accidentally fall in. Advertisement 
Aaron Zhou Community Answer Yes, mobs will die in the quicksand, but only if you put lava at the bottom or something else to kill them. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 10 Helpful 26 
Lpiano13 Community Answer That is because this method was based on a bug that has been fixed. It is outdated, it no longer works. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 13 Helpful 24