Fire Charge
minecraft:fire_chargeA fire charge is a consumable item that acts as a single-use alternative to flint and steel, instantly creating fire when used. It can also be loaded into a dispenser, which launches it as a projectile fireball, and it is crafted from blaze powder, coal or charcoal, and gunpowder.
FAQ
Can I use a fire charge like flint and steel?
Yes, it lights fire the same way, but it is consumed after one use instead of being reusable like flint and steel.
Where is the best place to find fire charges early on?
Ruined portal chests are the most reliable source, with roughly a 46% chance to contain one. They can also be crafted from blaze powder, coal or charcoal, and gunpowder, or bartered from piglins.
What makes fire charges useful beyond lighting fires?
Dispensers can fire them as small fireball projectiles, letting them prime TNT, ignite nether portals or campfires, and detonate creepers from a distance.
Do blazes drop fire charges?
No. Despite shooting fireballs themselves, blazes do not drop fire charges as loot when defeated.