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Gunpowder

IngredientsJava 26.3

Gunpowder drops from the Creeper: 66.7% per kill without Looting. Its ID is minecraft:gunpowder and it stacks to 64. Every source and exact chance below comes from the Java 26.3 game files.

ID
gunpowder
Drops from
Creeper66.7%
Stack size
64
Used in
48 recipes

Where to find Gunpowder

Calculated

Every mob, chest, block and villager that gives Gunpowder, with the exact chance per kill, chest or trade.

SourceHowChanceCount
CreeperMob drops66.7% → 94.4% with Looting III1–5
GhastMob drops66.7% → 94.4% with Looting III1–5
Desert PyramidChest loot59%1–32
DungeonChest loot57.8%1–24
Woodland MansionChest loot57.8%1–24
Abandoned CampChest loot27.5%2–24
ShipwreckChest loot20.8%1–50
WitchMob drops17.9% → 24.6% with Looting III1–15
Desert PyramidArchaeology12.5%1
Wandering TraderVillager trade 1× Emerald4

What Gunpowder is used for

Gunpowder is an ingredient in 48 recipes.

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Gunpowder ID and give command

The item ID is minecraft:gunpowder. Paste this in chat (cheats on) to get one:

/give @p minecraft:gunpowder
Gunpowder in other languages
EnglishGunpowder
French (France)Poudre à canon
European SpanishPólvora
German (Germany)Schwarzpulver
Korean (South Korea)화약
Polish (Poland)Proch
Brazilian PortuguesePólvora
Turkish (Türkiye)Barut
Chinese (China)火药
Vietnamese (Vietnam)Thuốc súng
Japanese (Japan)火薬
Russian (Russia)Порох
Thai (Thailand)ดินปืน
Italian (Italy)Polvere da sparo
Czech (Czechia)Střelný prach
Arabic (United Arab Emirates)بارود
Chinese (Taiwan)火藥
Indonesian (Indonesia)Bubuk Mesiu

Data: Minecraft Java Edition 26.3 game files. How we source this

Gunpowder can't be crafted; the main source is the Creeper (66.7% per kill). It's a key ingredient: 48 recipes need it. One villager trade also gives it.

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All Minecraft itemsIngredientsAll crafting recipesCrafting calculatorItem ID list
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Gunpowder FAQ (Java 26.3)

What drops Gunpowder in Minecraft?

Creeper (66.7%), Ghast (66.7%), Witch (17.9%) (chance per kill without Looting).

What is Gunpowder used for in Minecraft?

Gunpowder is an ingredient in 48 recipes, including Awkward Splash Potion, Splash Potion of Fire Resistance, Splash Potion of Harming, Splash Potion of Healing, Splash Potion of Infestation.

What is the item ID of Gunpowder?

The ID is minecraft:gunpowder. Use /give @p minecraft:gunpowder to get one with cheats enabled.