Gunpowder
minecraft:gunpowderGunpowder is a common, renewable item used primarily for crafting explosives and magical items. It is dropped by creepers, ghasts, and witches, found in chests within monster rooms, desert pyramids, shipwrecks, and woodland mansions, and can be bought from wandering traders. Gunpowder is used to craft TNT, fire charges, and firework rockets, and to brew regular potions into splash potions.
FAQ
How do I get gunpowder?
Kill creepers, ghasts, or witches, which drop gunpowder as loot. You can also loot it from dungeon, pyramid, and shipwreck chests, or trade emeralds to a wandering trader.
What can I craft with gunpowder?
Gunpowder is used to craft TNT, fire charges, and firework rockets and stars, and to brew potions into their splash variants.
How much gunpowder do fireworks need?
Each firework rocket uses 1 paper and 1-3 gunpowder, with more gunpowder increasing flight duration.
What is the fastest way to farm gunpowder?
Creeper farms are highly efficient for automatic collection, and ghast and witch farms also provide steady supplies.
Is gunpowder renewable?
Yes. Mobs respawn and wandering traders appear periodically, so gunpowder can be gathered indefinitely.