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Gunpowder

Gunpowder

Gunpowder is an item used for explosion-related recipes, and as an ingredient in potions to create splash potions.

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Contents (17)
  1. Obtaining
  2. Mob loot
  3. Generated loot
  4. Trading
  5. Usage
  6. Crafting ingredient
  7. Brewing ingredient
  8. Data values
  9. ID
  10. History
  11. Java Edition
  12. Bedrock Edition
  13. Legacy Console Edition
  14. New Nintendo 3DS Edition
  15. Data history
  16. Issues
  17. External links
Gunpowder
Gunpowder.png: Infobox image for Minecraft item 'Gunpowder'
Invicon Gunpowder.png: Inventory sprite for Gunpowder in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Gunpowder
Rarity tier
  Common
Renewable Yes
Stackable Yes (64)

Gunpowder is an item used for explosion-related recipes, and as an ingredient in potions to create splash potions.

Obtaining

Mob loot

Java Edition:

MobQuantity / Chance / Average
DefaultLooting ILooting IILooting III
Creeper0–266.67%1.000–383.33%1.500–491.67%2.000–594.44%2.50
Ghast0–266.67%1.000–383.33%1.500–491.67%2.000–594.44%2.50
Witch0–617.87%0.290–921.98%0.430–1223.98%0.570–1524.64%0.71
MobQuantity / Chance / Average
DefaultLooting ILooting IILooting III
Creeper0–22⁄310–35⁄63⁄20–411⁄1220–517⁄185⁄2
Ghast0–22⁄310–35⁄63⁄20–411⁄1220–517⁄185⁄2
Witch0–64964⁄277832⁄70–948845⁄2222643⁄70–12426371⁄17781124⁄70–151478609⁄60011285⁄7
MobAmountProbability
DefaultLooting ILooting IILooting III
Creeper01⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄18 (5.56%)
11⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄4 (25.00%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
21⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)5⁄18 (27.78%)
301⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄4 (25.00%)5⁄18 (27.78%)
4001⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
50001⁄18 (5.56%)
Average1 (1.00)3⁄2 (1.50)2 (2.00)5⁄2 (2.50)
Ghast01⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄18 (5.56%)
11⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄4 (25.00%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
21⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)5⁄18 (27.78%)
301⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄4 (25.00%)5⁄18 (27.78%)
4001⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
50001⁄18 (5.56%)
Average1 (1.00)3⁄2 (1.50)2 (2.00)5⁄2 (2.50)
Witch022819⁄27783 (82.13%)173419⁄222264 (78.02%)1351741⁄1778112 (76.02%)4522519⁄6001128 (75.36%)
186⁄1029 (8.36%)2993⁄37044 (8.08%)3923⁄65856 (5.96%)26329⁄666792 (3.95%)
2800⁄9261 (8.64%)3095⁄37044 (8.35%)2285⁄28224 (8.10%)33251⁄500094 (6.65%)
3157⁄27783 (0.57%)10211⁄222264 (4.59%)3145⁄49392 (6.37%)17023⁄250047 (6.81%)
41⁄343 (0.29%)52⁄9261 (0.56%)311⁄12096 (2.57%)87337⁄2000376 (4.37%)
51⁄9261 (0.01%)1⁄343 (0.29%)115⁄21952 (0.52%)12239⁄666792 (1.84%)
61⁄27783 (0.00%)185⁄222264 (0.08%)2729⁄889056 (0.31%)28289⁄6001128 (0.47%)
701⁄12348 (0.01%)235⁄197568 (0.12%)2113⁄666792 (0.32%)
801⁄37044 (0.00%)19⁄65856 (0.03%)1063⁄666792 (0.16%)
901⁄222264 (0.00%)1⁄16464 (0.01%)3539⁄6001128 (0.06%)
100013⁄592704 (0.00%)113⁄666792 (0.02%)
11001⁄197568 (0.00%)103⁄2000376 (0.01%)
12001⁄1778112 (0.00%)11⁄500094 (0.00%)
130001⁄142884 (0.00%)
140001⁄666792 (0.00%)
150001⁄6001128 (0.00%)
Average2⁄7 (0.29)3⁄7 (0.43)4⁄7 (0.57)5⁄7 (0.71)
Drops1
MobExpected Number of Kills
DefaultLooting ILooting IILooting III
Creeper1.000.670.500.40
Ghast1.000.670.500.40
Witch3.502.331.751.40

Bedrock Edition:

MobQuantity / Chance / Average
DefaultLooting ILooting IILooting III
Creeper0–266.67%1.000–366.67%1.330–466.67%1.670–566.67%2.00
Ghast0–266.67%1.000–366.67%1.330–466.67%1.670–566.67%2.00
Witch0–617.87%0.290–917.87%0.380–1217.87%0.480–1517.87%0.57
MobQuantity / Chance / Average
DefaultLooting ILooting IILooting III
Creeper0–22⁄310–32⁄34⁄30–42⁄35⁄30–52⁄32
Ghast0–22⁄310–32⁄34⁄30–42⁄35⁄30–52⁄32
Witch0–64964⁄277832⁄70–94964⁄277838⁄210–124964⁄2778310⁄210–154964⁄277834⁄7
MobAmountProbability
DefaultLooting ILooting IILooting III
Creeper01⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)
11⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄18 (5.56%)
21⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄4 (25.00%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
301⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄4 (25.00%)2⁄9 (22.22%)
4001⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
50001⁄18 (5.56%)
Average1 (1.00)4⁄3 (1.33)5⁄3 (1.67)2 (2.00)
Ghast01⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)
11⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄18 (5.56%)
21⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄4 (25.00%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
301⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄4 (25.00%)2⁄9 (22.22%)
4001⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
50001⁄18 (5.56%)
Average1 (1.00)4⁄3 (1.33)5⁄3 (1.67)2 (2.00)
Witch022819⁄27783 (82.13%)22819⁄27783 (82.13%)22819⁄27783 (82.13%)22819⁄27783 (82.13%)
186⁄1029 (8.36%)43⁄1029 (4.18%)43⁄2058 (2.09%)43⁄3087 (1.39%)
2800⁄9261 (8.64%)223⁄2646 (8.43%)4657⁄74088 (6.29%)997⁄23814 (4.19%)
3157⁄27783 (0.57%)9913⁄222264 (4.46%)113329⁄1778112 (6.37%)337177⁄6001128 (5.62%)
41⁄343 (0.29%)157⁄37044 (0.42%)4649⁄197568 (2.35%)1369⁄31752 (4.31%)
51⁄9261 (0.01%)71⁄24696 (0.29%)523⁄148176 (0.35%)4651⁄285768 (1.63%)
61⁄27783 (0.00%)22⁄27783 (0.08%)397⁄148176 (0.27%)157⁄55566 (0.28%)
705⁄74088 (0.01%)37⁄32928 (0.11%)4751⁄2000376 (0.24%)
801⁄37044 (0.00%)73⁄296352 (0.02%)919⁄666792 (0.14%)
901⁄222264 (0.00%)1⁄21168 (0.00%)1583⁄3000564 (0.05%)
10001⁄49392 (0.00%)29⁄222264 (0.01%)
11001⁄197568 (0.00%)71⁄2000376 (0.00%)
12001⁄1778112 (0.00%)1⁄55566 (0.00%)
1300013⁄2000376 (0.00%)
140001⁄666792 (0.00%)
150001⁄6001128 (0.00%)
Average2⁄7 (0.29)8⁄21 (0.38)10⁄21 (0.48)4⁄7 (0.57)
Drops1
MobExpected Number of Kills
DefaultLooting ILooting IILooting III
Creeper1.000.750.600.50
Ghast1.000.750.600.50
Witch3.502.622.101.75

In Bedrock Edition, wandering traders have a chance of 25% (increased by 1% per level of Looting) to drop 4 gunpowder when killed while showing the item as trade offer, if the player holds an emerald.

Creeper farms, ghast farms, and witch farms are all efficient ways of obtaining gunpowder automatically or semi-automatically. However, in Bedrock Edition, creeper farms stop working after a few hours.

Generated loot

Item Structure Container Quantity Chance
Java Edition and Bedrock Edition
Gunpowder Monster Room Chest 1–8 57.8%
{ "item": "Gunpowder", "stacksize": "1–8", "chance": 0.578125, "structure": "Monster Room", "container": "Chest" }
Abandoned Camp Common chest 2–4 27.5%
{ "item": "Gunpowder", "stacksize": "2–4", "chance": 0.2747977375984192, "structure": "Abandoned Camp", "container": "Common chest" }
Desert Pyramid Suspicious sand 1 12.5%
{ "item": "Gunpowder", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.125, "structure": "Desert Pyramid", "container": "Suspicious sand" }
Chest 1–8 59%
{ "item": "Gunpowder", "stacksize": "1–8", "chance": 0.5904, "structure": "Desert Pyramid", "container": "Chest" }
Shipwreck Supply chest 1–5 20.8%
{ "item": "Gunpowder", "stacksize": "1–5", "chance": 0.20778331426627006, "structure": "Shipwreck", "container": "Supply chest" }
Woodland Mansion Chest 1–8 57.8%
{ "item": "Gunpowder", "stacksize": "1–8", "chance": 0.578125, "structure": "Woodland Mansion", "container": "Chest" }

Trading

Wandering traders can occasionally sell 4 gunpowder for 1 emerald.

VillagerProbabilityVillager wantsPlayer receivesTrades in
stock		Villager
experience		Price
multiplier
JEBE
Wandering TraderSpecial13%13%Emerald4 × Gunpowder2——

Usage

Crafting ingredient

Name Ingredients Crafting recipe Notes
Fire Charge Blaze Powder +
Coal or 
Charcoal +
Gunpowder
Firework Rocket Paper +
Gunpowder 		When crafted without a firework star, the rocket does not have explosion effects. The amount of gunpowder used increases the flight duration to a maximum of three.
Firework Rocket Any Firework Star +
Paper +
Gunpowder 		Up to three gunpowder can be used, which increases flight duration. Any remaining spaces can be filled with firework stars to combine various effects. All firework stars explode almost simultaneously when the rocket detonates.
Firework Star Gunpowder +
Matching Dye +
Extra ingredients (optional)
Invicon Gunpowder.png: Inventory sprite for Gunpowder in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: GunpowderInvicon White Dye.png: Inventory sprite for White Dye in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to White Dye with description: White DyeInvicon Light Gray Dye.png: Inventory sprite for Light Gray Dye in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Light Gray Dye with description: Light Gray DyeInvicon Gray Dye.png: Inventory sprite for Gray Dye in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Gray Dye with description: Gray DyeInvicon Black Dye.png: Inventory sprite for Black Dye in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Black Dye with description: Black DyeInvicon Brown Dye.png: Inventory sprite for Brown Dye in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Brown Dye with description: Brown DyeInvicon Red Dye.png: Inventory sprite for Red Dye in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Red Dye with description: Red DyeInvicon Orange Dye.png: Inventory sprite for Orange Dye in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Orange Dye with description: Orange DyeInvicon Yellow Dye.png: Inventory sprite for Yellow Dye in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Yellow Dye with description: Yellow DyeInvicon Lime Dye.png: Inventory sprite for Lime Dye in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lime Dye with description: Lime DyeInvicon Green Dye.png: Inventory sprite for Green Dye in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Green Dye with description: Green DyeInvicon Cyan Dye.png: Inventory sprite for Cyan Dye in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Cyan Dye with description: Cyan DyeInvicon Light Blue Dye.png: Inventory sprite for Light Blue Dye in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Light Blue Dye with description: Light Blue DyeInvicon Blue Dye.png: Inventory sprite for Blue Dye in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Blue Dye with description: Blue DyeInvicon Purple Dye.png: Inventory sprite for Purple Dye in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Purple Dye with description: Purple DyeInvicon Magenta Dye.png: Inventory sprite for Magenta Dye in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Magenta Dye with description: Magenta DyeInvicon Pink Dye.png: Inventory sprite for Pink Dye in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Pink Dye with description: Pink DyeInvicon Head.png: Inventory sprite for Head in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Head with description: HeadInvicon Gold Nugget.png: Inventory sprite for Gold Nugget in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Gold Nugget with description: Gold NuggetInvicon Feather.png: Inventory sprite for Feather in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Feather with description: FeatherInvicon Fire Charge.png: Inventory sprite for Fire Charge in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Fire Charge with description: Fire ChargeInvicon Glowstone Dust.png: Inventory sprite for Glowstone Dust in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Glowstone Dust with description: Glowstone DustInvicon Glowstone Dust.png: Inventory sprite for Glowstone Dust in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Glowstone Dust with description: Glowstone DustInvicon Diamond.png: Inventory sprite for Diamond in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Diamond with description: DiamondInvicon Diamond.png: Inventory sprite for Diamond in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Diamond with description: Diamond
Invicon White Firework Star.png: Inventory sprite for White Firework Star in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to White Firework Star with description: Firework Star WhiteInvicon Light Gray Firework Star.png: Inventory sprite for Light Gray Firework Star in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Light Gray Firework Star with description: Firework Star Light GrayInvicon Gray Firework Star.png: Inventory sprite for Gray Firework Star in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Gray Firework Star with description: Firework Star GrayInvicon Black Firework Star.png: Inventory sprite for Black Firework Star in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Black Firework Star with description: Firework Star BlackInvicon Brown Firework Star.png: Inventory sprite for Brown Firework Star in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Brown Firework Star with description: Firework Star BrownInvicon Red Firework Star.png: Inventory sprite for Red Firework Star in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Red Firework Star with description: Firework Star RedInvicon Orange Firework Star.png: Inventory sprite for Orange Firework Star in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Orange Firework Star with description: Firework Star OrangeInvicon Yellow Firework Star.png: Inventory sprite for Yellow Firework Star in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Yellow Firework Star with description: Firework Star YellowInvicon Lime Firework Star.png: Inventory sprite for Lime Firework Star in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lime Firework Star with description: Firework Star LimeInvicon Green Firework Star.png: Inventory sprite for Green Firework Star in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Green Firework Star with description: Firework Star GreenInvicon Cyan Firework Star.png: Inventory sprite for Cyan Firework Star in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Cyan Firework Star with description: Firework Star CyanInvicon Light Blue Firework Star.png: Inventory sprite for Light Blue Firework Star in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Light Blue Firework Star with description: Firework Star Light BlueInvicon Blue Firework Star.png: Inventory sprite for Blue Firework Star in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Blue Firework Star with description: Firework Star BlueInvicon Purple Firework Star.png: Inventory sprite for Purple Firework Star in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Purple Firework Star with description: Firework Star PurpleInvicon Magenta Firework Star.png: Inventory sprite for Magenta Firework Star in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Magenta Firework Star with description: Firework Star MagentaInvicon Pink Firework Star.png: Inventory sprite for Pink Firework Star in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Pink Firework Star with description: Firework Star Pink
 More dyes (up to a total of eight) can be added for a mixed color.
One head, gold nugget, feather, or fire charge can be added.
Both the diamond and the glowstone dust can be added with any of the other ingredients.
TNT Gunpowder +
Sand or 
Red Sand
Invicon Gunpowder.png: Inventory sprite for Gunpowder in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: GunpowderInvicon Sand.png: Inventory sprite for Sand in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Sand with description: SandInvicon Red Sand.png: Inventory sprite for Red Sand in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Red Sand with description: Red SandInvicon Sand.png: Inventory sprite for Sand in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Sand with description: SandInvicon Gunpowder.png: Inventory sprite for Gunpowder in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: GunpowderInvicon Sand.png: Inventory sprite for Sand in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Sand with description: SandInvicon Red Sand.png: Inventory sprite for Red Sand in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Red Sand with description: Red SandInvicon Red Sand.png: Inventory sprite for Red Sand in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Red Sand with description: Red SandInvicon Gunpowder.png: Inventory sprite for Gunpowder in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: GunpowderInvicon Sand.png: Inventory sprite for Sand in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Sand with description: SandInvicon Red Sand.png: Inventory sprite for Red Sand in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Red Sand with description: Red SandInvicon Red Sand.png: Inventory sprite for Red Sand in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Red Sand with description: Red SandInvicon Gunpowder.png: Inventory sprite for Gunpowder in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: GunpowderInvicon Sand.png: Inventory sprite for Sand in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Sand with description: SandInvicon Red Sand.png: Inventory sprite for Red Sand in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Red Sand with description: Red SandInvicon Sand.png: Inventory sprite for Sand in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Sand with description: SandInvicon Gunpowder.png: Inventory sprite for Gunpowder in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Gunpowder
Invicon TNT.png: Inventory sprite for TNT in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to TNT with description: TNT
 It is possible to use any combination of sand and red sand.
White Firework Star or 
Blue Firework Star or 
Brown Firework Star or 
Black Firework Star 		Gunpowder +
Bone Meal or 
Lapis Lazuli or 
Cocoa Beans or 
Ink Sac
Invicon Gunpowder.png: Inventory sprite for Gunpowder in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: GunpowderInvicon Bone Meal.png: Inventory sprite for Bone Meal in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Bone Meal with description: Bone MealInvicon Lapis Lazuli.png: Inventory sprite for Lapis Lazuli in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lapis Lazuli with description: Lapis LazuliInvicon Cocoa Beans.png: Inventory sprite for Cocoa Beans in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Cocoa Beans with description: Cocoa BeansInvicon Ink Sac.png: Inventory sprite for Ink Sac in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Ink Sac with description: Ink Sac
Invicon White Firework Star.png: Inventory sprite for White Firework Star in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to White Firework Star with description: Firework Star WhiteInvicon Blue Firework Star.png: Inventory sprite for Blue Firework Star in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Blue Firework Star with description: Firework Star BlueInvicon Brown Firework Star.png: Inventory sprite for Brown Firework Star in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Brown Firework Star with description: Firework Star BrownInvicon Black Firework Star.png: Inventory sprite for Black Firework Star in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Black Firework Star with description: Firework Star Black
 ‌[Bedrock Edition and Minecraft Education only]
No other ingredients are allowed.

Brewing ingredient

Name Ingredients Brewing recipe
Splash Potion Gunpowder +
Any Potion

Invicon Gunpowder.png: Inventory sprite for Gunpowder in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Gunpowder

Invicon Water Bottle.png: Inventory sprite for Water Bottle in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Water Bottle with description: Water Bottle No EffectsInvicon Awkward Potion.png: Inventory sprite for Awkward Potion in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Awkward Potion with description: Awkward Potion No EffectsInvicon Thick Potion.png: Inventory sprite for Thick Potion in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Thick Potion with description: Thick Potion No EffectsInvicon Mundane Potion.png: Inventory sprite for Mundane Potion in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Mundane Potion with description: Mundane Potion No EffectsInvicon Potion of Regeneration.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Regeneration in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Potion of Regeneration with description: Potion of Regeneration Regeneration (00:45)Invicon Potion of Swiftness.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Swiftness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Potion of Swiftness with description: Potion of Swiftness Speed (03:00) When Applied: +20% SpeedInvicon Potion of Fire Resistance.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Fire Resistance in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Potion of Fire Resistance with description: Potion of Fire Resistance Fire Resistance (03:00)Invicon Potion of Freezing.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Freezing in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Potion of Freezing with description: Potion of Freezing Freezing (00:45)Invicon Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Potion of Poison with description: Potion of Poison Poison (00:45)Invicon Potion of Healing.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Healing in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Potion of Healing with description: Potion of Healing Instant HealthInvicon Potion of Night Vision.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Night Vision in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Potion of Night Vision with description: Potion of Night Vision Night Vision (03:00)Invicon Potion of Weakness.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Weakness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Potion of Weakness with description: Potion of Weakness Weakness (01:30) When Applied: -4 Attack DamageInvicon Potion of Strength.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Strength in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Potion of Strength with description: Potion of Strength Strength (03:00) When Applied: +3 Attack DamageInvicon Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Potion of Slowness with description: Potion of Slowness Slowness (01:30) When Applied: -15% SpeedInvicon Potion of Leaping.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Leaping in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Potion of Leaping with description: Potion of Leaping Jump Boost (03:00) When Applied: +1 Safe Fall DistanceInvicon Potion of Harming.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Harming in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Potion of Harming with description: Potion of Harming Instant DamageInvicon Potion of Water Breathing.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Water Breathing in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Potion of Water Breathing with description: Potion of Water Breathing Water Breathing (03:00)Invicon Potion of Invisibility.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Invisibility in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Potion of Invisibility with description: Potion of Invisibility Invisibility (03:00) When Applied: -100% Waypoint Transmit RangeInvicon Potion of Slow Falling.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Slow Falling in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Potion of Slow Falling with description: Potion of Slow Falling Slow Falling (01:30)Invicon Potion of Luck.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Luck in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Potion of Luck with description: Potion of Luck Luck (05:00) When Applied: +1 LuckInvicon Potion of Decay.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Decay in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Potion of Decay with description: Potion of Decay Wither II (00:40)Invicon Potion of the Turtle Master.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of the Turtle Master in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Potion of the Turtle Master with description: Potion of the Turtle Master Slowness IV (00:20) Resistance III (00:20) When Applied: -60% SpeedInvicon Potion of Oozing.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Oozing in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Potion of Oozing with description: Potion of Oozing Oozing (03:00)Invicon Potion of Infestation.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Infestation in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Potion of Infestation with description: Potion of Infestation Infested (03:00)Invicon Potion of Weaving.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Weaving in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Potion of Weaving with description: Potion of Weaving Weaving (03:00)Invicon Potion of Wind Charging.png: Inventory sprite for Potion of Wind Charging in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Potion of Wind Charging with description: Potion of Wind Charging Wind Charged (03:00)


Invicon Splash Water Bottle.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Water Bottle in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Water Bottle with description: Splash Water Bottle No EffectsInvicon Awkward Splash Potion.png: Inventory sprite for Awkward Splash Potion in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Awkward Splash Potion with description: Awkward Splash Potion No EffectsInvicon Thick Splash Potion.png: Inventory sprite for Thick Splash Potion in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Thick Splash Potion with description: Thick Splash Potion No EffectsInvicon Mundane Splash Potion.png: Inventory sprite for Mundane Splash Potion in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Mundane Splash Potion with description: Mundane Splash Potion No EffectsInvicon Splash Potion of Regeneration.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Regeneration in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Regeneration with description: Splash Potion of Regeneration Regeneration (00:45)Invicon Splash Potion of Swiftness.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Swiftness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Swiftness with description: Splash Potion of Swiftness Speed (03:00) When Applied: +20% SpeedInvicon Splash Potion of Fire Resistance.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Fire Resistance in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Fire Resistance with description: Splash Potion of Fire Resistance Fire Resistance (03:00)Invicon Splash Potion of Freezing.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Freezing in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Freezing with description: Splash Potion of Freezing Freezing (00:45)Invicon Splash Potion of Poison.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Poison in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Poison with description: Splash Potion of Poison Poison (00:45)Invicon Splash Potion of Healing.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Healing in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Healing with description: Splash Potion of Healing Instant HealthInvicon Splash Potion of Night Vision.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Night Vision in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Night Vision with description: Splash Potion of Night Vision Night Vision (03:00)Invicon Splash Potion of Weakness.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Weakness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Weakness with description: Splash Potion of Weakness Weakness (01:30) When Applied: -4 Attack DamageInvicon Splash Potion of Strength.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Strength in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Strength with description: Splash Potion of Strength Strength (03:00) When Applied: +3 Attack DamageInvicon Splash Potion of Slowness.png: Inventory sprite for Splash Potion of Slowness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Splash Potion of Slowness with description: Splash 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Data values

ID

Java Edition:

NameIdentifierForm Translation key
ItemSprite gunpowder.png: Sprite image for gunpowder in Minecraft GunpowdergunpowderItem item.minecraft.gunpowder

Bedrock Edition:

NameIdentifierNumeric ID Form Translation key
ItemSprite gunpowder.png: Sprite image for gunpowder in Minecraft Gunpowdergunpowder328Item item.gunpowder.name

History

Java Edition

Java Edition Indev
0.3120100130 Added sulphur.
Sulphur is a crafting ingredient for TNT.
Sulphur drops from 'black steve'.
20100201-0025 Sulphur can be dropped by mobs.
20100219 Sulphur now drops only from creepers.
Java Edition Infdev
20100625-1917 Sulphur can now be found in dungeon chests.
Java Edition Alpha
v1.2.0preview Added ghasts, which drop sulphur upon death.
Java Edition Beta
1.3 "Sulphur" has been renamed to "Gunpowder".
Java Edition
1.0.0Beta 1.9 Prerelease 4 Gunpowder is now usable in brewing to create splash potions.
1.2.112w04a Fire charges are now crafted with gunpowder.
1.4.212w38b Witches may now drop gunpowder.
1.4.612w49a Gunpowder can now be used to craft a firework star and a firework rocket.
1.915w44a Gunpowder now generates in desert pyramid chests.
The average yield of gunpowder in dungeon chests has now doubled.
1.1116w39a Gunpowder can now be found in woodland mansion chests.
1.1318w11a Gunpowder can now generate in shipwreck chests.
1.1418w43a The texture of gunpowder has been changed.
19w05a Added wandering traders, who sell gunpowder.
1.19.4
Experiment
Update 1.20		23w07a Gunpowder now drops when brushing suspicious sand in desert pyramids.
1.2023w12a The probability for the gunpowder to generate in suspicious sand in desert pyramids has been changed from 1⁄7 to 1⁄8.
26.3snap7 Gunpowder can now generate as part of abandoned camps in chests.

Bedrock Edition

Pocket Edition Alpha
v0.2.0 Added gunpowder. It is currently unobtainable and serves no purpose.
v0.3.3 Gunpowder now drops from creepers. It is still unobtainable due to creepers not yet spawning naturally.
v0.4.0 Creepers now spawn naturally, making gunpowder obtainable in Survival mode.
Gunpowder can now be used to craft TNT.
v0.12.1build 1 Added gunpowder to the Creative inventory.
Gunpowder is now usable in brewing to create splash potions.
v0.13.0build 1 Gunpowder can now be found inside desert pyramid chests.
v0.14.0build 1 Gunpowder can now be dropped by witches.
v0.15.0build 1 Gunpowder can now be used to craft fire charges.
Pocket Edition
1.1.0alpha 1.1.0.0 Gunpowder now generates inside woodland mansion chests.
Bedrock Edition
1.2.0beta 1.2.0.2 Gunpowder can now be used to craft firework rockets and firework stars.
1.4.0beta 1.2.14.2 Gunpowder now generates inside shipwreck chests.
1.10.0beta 1.10.0.3 The texture of gunpowder has been changed.
1.19.70
Experiment
Next Major Update		Preview 1.19.70.23 Gunpowder now drops when brushing suspicious sand in desert pyramids.

Legacy Console Edition

Legacy Console Edition
Xbox 360Xbox OnePS3PS4PS VitaWii USwitch
TU1CU11.001.001.00Patch 11.0.1 Added gunpowder.
TU7 Gunpowder is now usable in brewing to create splash potions.
TU9 Fire charges are now crafted with gunpowder.
TU19CU71.121.121.12 Added witches, which have a chance to drop gunpowder upon death.
Gunpowder can now be used to craft a firework star and a firework rocket.
TU43CU331.361.361.36Patch 13 Gunpowder now generates in desert pyramid chests.
The average yield of gunpowder in dungeon chests has now doubled.
TU54CU441.521.521.52Patch 241.0.4 Gunpowder can now be found in woodland mansion chests.
TU69 1.761.761.76Patch 38 Gunpowder can now generate in shipwreck chests.
1.90 The texture of gunpowder has been changed.
1.91 Added wandering traders, which sell gunpowder.

New Nintendo 3DS Edition

New Nintendo 3DS Edition
0.1.0 Added gunpowder.

Data history

Java Edition
1.1317w47a Prior to The Flattening, this item's numeral ID was 289.

Issues

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