Minecraft wiki entry for Traps, associated text: That should be it! Just whatever you do, do NOT step over your landmine. You will almost certainly die. Save the dying for the enemy. It's also worth noting that currently in 21w06a, carpets do not muffle sound, unlike full wool blocks, which makes this an effective floor bomb, easily concealed under a rug. However, there's a decent chance that this may change in the full release of 1.17.