Registry record · minecraft:gunpowder

Gunpowder

Items Materials

Gunpowder is an explosive-recipe ingredient that also converts ordinary potions into throwable splash potions.

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Versioned source data

Edition availability

Java Edition

Source version 26.1

Registry ID: 951
Source display name: Gunpowder
Maximum stack: 64

Bedrock Edition

Source version 1.26.60

Registry ID: 331
Source display name: Gunpowder
Maximum stack: 64
Component-based: No
Source version tag: Unclassified by source

Recipe information · Java 26.1

No Java recipe recorded

Not recorded

No recipe for this item is recorded in the selected Java source snapshot. This does not establish that no recipe exists in other versions or editions. Bedrock recipe data is not included, so its recipe availability cannot be determined here.

Field guide

Item details

How to obtain

Creepers, ghasts, and witches can drop gunpowder when defeated. Source
Gunpowder also appears in generated loot and may be bought from wandering traders. Source

Practical uses

Craft gunpowder into TNT, fire charges, and firework rockets or stars. Source
Add gunpowder to a potion in a brewing stand to make its splash-potion form. Brewing stand Source

Reverse recipe lookup · Java · 26.1

Used In · Crafting recipes

Used in 3 outputs

Recorded Java recipe outputs that use Gunpowder. Bedrock recipe data is not included.

Fire Charge 1 recorded recipe

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Uses Gunpowder × 1 · makes 3 Fire Charge

Firework Rocket 1 recorded recipe

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Uses Gunpowder × 1 · makes 3 Firework Rocket

TNT 2 recorded recipes

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Uses Gunpowder × 5 · makes 1 TNT

TNT1 crafted