Gunpowder
An explosive item dropped by creepers, ghasts and witches. It is used to craft TNT, fire charges and firework rockets.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryMiscellaneous
Version Added
Version AddedAlpha
Item ID
Item IDgunpowder
Overview
Gunpowder is an item in the Miscellaneous category of Minecraft, obtained through mob drops and chest loot. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Gunpowder.
Gunpowder is also a hub ingredient, feeding into 4 different recipes in this catalogue, so keeping a stock on hand unlocks a wide range of crafts. Of the 4 kinds of generated chest that can hold it, desert pyramid chests are the best bet at about 59% per chest.
Used to Craft
Gunpowder is a crafting ingredient for 4 other items in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Fire Charge
Firework Rocket
Firework StarHow to Obtain
- Mob drops
- Chest loot
Notes
Used to craft TNT, Firework Rockets, Fire Charges and to extend the duration of splash and lingering potions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Gunpowder in Minecraft?
Gunpowder is obtained through mob drops and chest loot. You never craft Gunpowder; 4 recipes spend it.
What is Gunpowder used for?
Gunpowder is a crafting ingredient used to make Fire Charge, Firework Rocket, Firework Star, and TNT.
How many Gunpowder can you stack?
Gunpowder stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Where do you find Gunpowder in chests?
Gunpowder is chest loot in desert pyramid chests (about 59%, 1 to 8 at a time), dungeon chests (about 58%, 1 to 8 at a time), woodland mansion chests (about 58%, 1 to 8 at a time), and shipwreck supply chests (about 21%, 1 to 5 at a time). Those odds come from the loot tables themselves, so they are per chest, without any Luck.
When was Gunpowder added to Minecraft?
Gunpowder was added in the early Alpha development period.