TNT
minecraft:tntTNT is an explosive block that, when ignited, becomes a primed TNT entity and detonates after a 4 second fuse. The blast destroys blocks and damages entities within its radius, with power 4.
Uses
- Demolition and Mining — Ignite to blast away large volumes of stone and terrain, or to open up cave systems and clear building sites.
- Traps and Contraptions — Wired to redstone or tripwires for trap doors, defensive walls, and TNT cannons.
Found In
- Desert Pyramid — Nine blocks guard the hidden treasure chamber beneath the trap floor.
- Woodland Mansion — Two blocks flank a trapped chest in certain mansion rooms.
- Crafting — Crafted from 5 gunpowder and 4 sand (or red sand) in a checkerboard pattern.
Drops
- tnt× 1
FAQ
How do I break TNT without exploding it?
TNT breaks instantly with any tool or by hand and drops itself as a block, as long as it has not been ignited into primed TNT.
Does TNT drop itself when it explodes?
No. Once ignited it becomes a primed TNT entity and is consumed by the explosion — it only drops as an item if you mine the placed block before it is lit.
How do I ignite TNT?
Use flint and steel or a fire charge, a redstone signal, spreading fire, a flaming projectile, or another explosion. The fuse is 4 seconds (80 game ticks); explosions light it with a random 10–30 tick fuse.
Why did my TNT not destroy blocks underwater?
TNT explosions still damage entities but cannot break blocks submerged in water, so water is a common blast shield.
Tags
- hand_mineable
- explosive
- redstone
- renewable_gunpowder