Gunpowder in Minecraft
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It drops from Creeper, Ghast and Witch.
- Type
- Item
- Stack size
- Up to 64
- Craftable
- No
Which mobs drop Gunpowder?
Gunpowder can drop from Creeper, Ghast and Witch. The Looting enchantment on your sword raises your chances of getting more.
What is Gunpowder used for?
Gunpowder is an ingredient in 3 crafting recipes:
Data for Minecraft Java Edition 26.1, based on the open minecraft-data project. Some details can differ in Bedrock Edition. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
What can you make with Gunpowder?
Gunpowder is used to craft Fire Charge, Firework Rocket and TNT.