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An explosion of a block of primed TNT.

An explosion is an active event where an entity detonates and blows up. In the process, this destroys most types of blocks, as well as cause injury to most other nearby entities, including the player , if they are within the blast range. Explosions also propel nearby entities (including the player) away from the center of the blast. Certain explosions have the ability to create fire , such as the ghast fireball, and beds in either the Nether or the End if one attempts to use it.

  • 2 Properties
  • 3.1 Model of block destruction
  • 3.2 Effects on Entities
  • 3.3 Calculation of explosion exposure
  • 3.4 Causing fire
  • 4 Blast Resistance
  • 5 Typical damage radius

Explosions can be caused by:

  • A TNT block
  • Creepers and charged creepers
  • Beds if one attempts to use it while in any dimension other than the Overworld
  • Ghast fireballs
  • Wither projectiles, as well as the initial explosion when summoning the Wither
  • Breaking an Ender crystal
  • Using the /summon command by doing /summon TNT to blow up the area where the player is, if /summon TNT ~ ~ ~ is used, but it will blow up the coordinates used (example: /summon TNT 63 83 73 )
  • Respawn anchors if one attempts to use it while in any dimension other than the Nether

Properties [ ]

  • Position . A TNT explosion happens at the center of a primed TNT which is a 0.98 × 0.98 × 0.98 cube. A bed explosion happens at the center of the bed block (not destroyed before the explosion).
  • Ability to generate fire . The only types of explosions that can generate fire are beds and ghast fireballs.
  • 1 - Ghast's fireball
  • 2 - Wither skull projectiles
  • 3 - Creeper explosions (not charged)
  • 4 - Primed TNT
  • 5 - A bed when one attempts to use it in any dimension other than the overworld
  • 6 - Charged creeper explosions
  • 7 - Ender crystals
  • 8 - The initial blast when summoning the Wither
  • 9 - A firework with a firework star

Through the use of commands, it's possible to create entities such as primed TNT and ghast fireballs with a larger explosion power.

Effects [ ]

Model of block destruction [ ].

An explosion can destroy nearby blocks. The damage done depends on a ray system.

  • A cube around the explosion epicenter is made and divided into a 16x16x16 grid. A ray is drawn from the center to each outer cube, resulting in 1,352 rays.
  • Each ray has starts out with a blast force between 0.7x power and 1.3x power.
  • The effect of the explosion is examined at various intervals on the ray with a step length of 0.3.
  • The blast force is lowered by ( block resistance / 5 + 0.3) times the step length by the non-air block (regardless of if the block was destroyed) at the every checkpoint, and further weakened by step length x0.75 between checkpoints, until completely absorbed or attenuated.
  • A block is considered destroyed if it can't completely absorb the blast force at any checkpoint in it (air blocks can be destroyed too).

The following results can be derived from the above:

  • The Wither's spawn blast has a range of 12.1 blocks
  • Charged creepers: 10.2 blocks
  • Ender crystals: 10.2
  • Non-Overworld beds: 8.6
  • Primed TNT: 6.9
  • Normal creepers: 5.2
  • Ghast fireballs: 1.5
  • Both variants of wither skull projectiles: 1.5
  • 142.67 - Initial Wither summon blast
  • 121.00 - Charged creepers & Ender crystals
  • 99.3 - Non-Overworld beds
  • 77.67 - Primed TNT
  • 56.0 - Normal creepers
  • 16.42 - Ghast fireballs & wither skulls (Only the black variant)

By normal means, lava , water , obsidian , End portal and bedrock are indestructible by explosions, all their blast resistances are over 500. Note: explosions do not have a cumulative effect on blocks. Multiple explosions at once will not destroy a block with a higher blast resistance than the initial blast. Blocks do not have "temporary health" and don't manage damage from explosions, and the status of the block is monitored independently on each new explosion, not cumulatively.

Note: Destroyed blocks only have a 30% chance of being dropped as an item.

Effects on Entities [ ]

An explosion has different effects on entities than blocks. Entities are damaged and propelled by an explosion if any are within its damage radius of 2 × power . Note that the "damage radius" is different from the blast radius of explosion effect on blocks.

  • All entities within the radius , define impact = (1 - distance from the explosion / radius) × exposure .
  • Applies (impact 2 + impact) × 8 × power + 1 point (half-heart to simplify the equation) of damage to the entity.
  • Propels the entity so that its velocity increases by impact in the direction from explosion to the entity.

Based on the above processes, the following can result:

  • Entities will always be damaged by at least 1 point of damage if they are within the damage radius, regardless of their exposure to the explosion.
  • The highest amount of damage that entities can take (at the explosion center with 100% exposure) = (1 × 1 + 1) × 8 × power + 1 point of damage = 113 (56.5) (summoning wither), 97 (48.5) (charged creeper, ender crystal), 81 (40.5) (bed Nether/End), 65 (32.5) (TNT), 49 (24.5) (creepers), 17 (8.5) (fireballs, wither skull). When entities are far enough away or there are blocks between the entities and the explosion from the explosion center, they will take less damage.
  • The highest gain in velocity that an entity can obtain from a TNT explosion is 1, at the center of the explosion with 100% exposure.

Different damage effects will ensue. For example, existing items will be destroyed, and the armor on a player will absorb part of the damage. Items dropped in the process of or after the explosion are not affected because they had no interaction with the explosion.

The propulsion effect is often used for TNT cannons .

Calculation of explosion exposure [ ]

Explosion exposure is simply how much an entity is visible from the explosion center and is approximated with the ratio of visible sample points on the entity. The approximation algorithm can have errors that affect the propulsion's directional asymmetry. For example, a typical TNT cannon has a maximum range towards the west due to primed TNT having the largest exposures sampled were towards the west.

Causing fire [ ]

If the explosion can cause fires, it will randomly start fires in approximately 1/3 of all destroyed air blocks that are above opaque blocks. This is bugged and doesn't occur in versions Beta 1.6 - Beta 1.8.

Blast Resistance [ ]

Typical damage radius [ ].

A player will be dealt a certain amount of damage if these radii are within an area of a 100% exposure ground 1-, 2-, or 4-TNT explosion.

  • An explosion powerful enough to break bedrock would have a blast radius of over 30,000,000 blocks, which is enough to destroy the entire world in 1.8 or later. An uninterrupted blast would cover 238,775,501.2 blocks.
  • Prior to Beta 1.8, explosions produced smoke particles.
  • Explosions can lift a player into the air to a height that is high enough to cause fall damage, making creepers and charged creepers dangerous in more than just initial damage dealt.
  • Explosions from things like TNT or creepers will not break any blocks if the blast occurs in water, as explosions from ender crystals will not break any blocks at all.
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How to Make Fireworks in Minecraft

Much like in real life, Minecraft Fireworks are a wonderful way of putting on a beautiful display, particularly if you’re seeking to celebrate a certain milestone in your playthrough, but what you might not know is that fireworks can serve a functional purpose as you reach the later parts of the game.

Here’s how to craft and use Fireworks in Minecraft, including all the Firework variants and what they do.

How to Craft Fireworks

There are a multitude of different firework variations, but the base version is crafted with Paper and Gunpowder . You can add up to 2 additional Gunpowder to increase the duration of the fireworks flight prior to exploding, so a fair amount of flexibility is available.

Base Firework.png

You can add additional effects/colors using a Firework Star. To craft a Firework Star, place Gunpowder and any dye(s) in a crafting menu. The more colors you add, the more will be incorporated into the explosion.

Dyed Firework Star.png

To add additional effects to the detonation, check out the list below:

Firework Explosion.png

How to Use Fireworks

To launch fireworks, select it in your hotbar and place it on any solid surface. The firework will immediately soar into the sky, and depending on the specifics of the firework you make, will explode at some point, with or without additional effects.

There are however a couple of additional uses: fireworks are particularly helpful when using Elytra. If you use a firework whilst airborne with elytra, you’ll get an additional boost in whichever direction you are facing at the time of usage. The duration of the boost depends solely on the duration of the fireworks’ flight. Do not use fireworks that you have crafted using a Firework Star, as those will properly explode upon usage and damage you.

Firework Elytra.png

Another use for fireworks is as ammunition. Using a crossbow, you can fire these at your opponents and deal damage. To increase the range, raise the flight duration. To increase the damage, add more Firework Stars. It’s important to note, however, that the projectile will only deal damage if an explosion effect has been applied ie Fire Charge, Gold Nugget, etc. With that in mind, it’s relatively inefficient to use fireworks as ammo, so best save them for pageantry and traversal alone.

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Whether you want to celebrate a successful expedition or add a ton of style to crossbow combats, Minecraft fireworks surely come in handy. They are extremely fun to play with, and there’s no risk of ruining your castle or frightening your pets. But how exactly do you craft fireworks in Minecraft?

How to Make Fireworks in Minecraft

You’re about to find out! This article will show you how to make fireworks in your favorite sandbox game and cover some fun ways to modify them.

Here’s the basic recipe for creating a firework in Minecraft:

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How to Make a Fireworks Star in Minecraft

A firework star is an item that determines the shape, effect, and color of your fireworks. To obtain one, you‘ll need to craft it or access your creative inventory. Making one is fairly straightforward:

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How to Make Fireworks Bigger in Minecraft

To spice things up, you can make your fireworks bigger. Let’s say you wanted to set up a firework explosion with three red bursts, here’s how the recipe would go:

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How to Make Fireworks Go Higher in Minecraft

Reaching greater heights is done the same way:

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How to Make Fireworks Explode in Minecraft

There are no special modifications required to get your Minecraft fireworks to explode. Once you launch them, they fly vertically with some horizontal offset. After a few seconds, the fireworks explode and create a vivid display, depending on the star effects you chose during crafting. If you’ve added multiple stars to your rocket, they will all explode at the same time.

How to Make Fireworks for Crossbow in Minecraft

To shoot fireworks from your crossbow, you’ll first need to craft them:

You can now use your firework rocket as crossbow ammunition, but it will only deal damage upon explosion. Additionally, the more firework stars you have, the greater the damage your crossbow will deal.

To fire fireworks from your crossbow, you need to have the firework rockets in your offhand. From there, the shooting mechanic remains the same as usual:

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How to Make Fireworks Fly Longer in Minecraft

Changing the duration of your fireworks is another fun modification. To add more distance to your fireworks, you just need to add more gunpowder. The amount you add determines the height your firework will reach.

For instance, a rocket crafted with one gunpowder will reach up to 20 blocks. On the other hand, missiles with two and three gunpowder can cover up to 34 and 52 blocks, respectively.

How to Make Creeper Fireworks in Minecraft

Minecraft also allows you to create creeper fireworks. Here’s how to craft them:

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Additional FAQs

Coming up are some more fireworks-related details we may not have mentioned in the previous sections.

How Do You Craft Fireworks in Minecraft?

Once you’ve collected the necessary ingredients, crafting fireworks in Minecraft shouldn’t take you more than a few seconds:

• Go to your crafting menu and hover to the crafting grid.

• Place one gunpowder and one paper in the grid.

• Your firework rocket will then display in the field to your right.

• Move it to your inventory, and the fireworks are ready to be fired.

How Do You Make Elytra Fireworks?

A great way to boost your elytra while flying is to equip it with fireworks. By default, an elytra can’t cover a considerable distance, but with fireworks in the picture, players can glide much longer, gain more speed, and launch from the ground. This is what you need to do to enhance your elytra with fireworks:

• Equip your elytra winds.

• Place your firework rockets in the inventory.

• Find a high ground where you can start gliding.

• Jump off the mountain’s side and open your elytra wings using your game controls. For instance, you’ll need to press Space on your PC or Mac to start gliding.

• As you begin to glide, you’ll need to use your firework rockets to gain more speed using your game controls. On your Pc or Mac, you’ll only need to right-click to launch the missile.

How Do You Color Fireworks in Minecraft?

Aside from the shape and effect of your firework rockets, firework stars also determine their color. Therefore, you’ll need them as a staple ingredient during the crafting process:

• Start your crafting menu.

• Combine one gunpowder and one dye you prefer. This will craft a star you can now place in the inventory.

• Open another crafting menu.

• Add one gunpowder, one paper, and the star you just created.

• The result will be a firework explosion with the same color as your firework star.

How Do You Make Rockets in Minecraft?

The items you’ll need to make rockets in Minecraft are paper and gunpowder:

• Start your crafting menu, and you’ll see a crafting grid.

• There, place one gunpowder and one paper.

• You’ll see a firework rocket in the field to the right.

• Relocate it to your inventory, and it’s ready for action.

How Do You Create Custom Fireworks with Commands?

Another way you can light up the Minecraft sky with some fireworks is through commands. Here’s an example command:

give Isometrus minecraft:fireworks 1 0

{Fireworks:

{Flight:2,Explosions:[

{Colors:[16711680,16744448],FadeColors:

[16776960]},

{Colors:[16776960],Type:1,Flicker:1}

By activating this command, you’ll summon a rocket that will explode after two seconds. The fireworks will create a yellow outside layer with a twinkling effect. There will also be an orange and red inner layer fading into yellow.

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Whatever the reason for crafting your firework rockets, firing them spells fun on many levels. Not only are they easy to craft, but they also stunning effects that will mesmerize all nearby players. Best of all, you can tweak your rockets to make them fly higher and reach greater distances. You can also modify them with other items, such as your elytra wings, and move the fun factor up a notch.

Have you tried crafting firework rockets? Did you have any trouble making them? What star effects did you go for? Tell us in the comments section below.

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Firework Recipes in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft fireworks items with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, you can craft different types of fireworks such as small ball, large ball, burst, star-shaped, and creeper-shaped fireworks in various colors. You first start by crafting a firework star which determines the type and color of the fireworks. You then use the firework star as an ingredient to craft a firework rocket, which is shot in the air to display the fireworks. Learn how to craft fireworks.

Small Ball Fireworks

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Large Ball Fireworks

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Burst Fireworks

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Star-Shaped Fireworks

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Creeper-Shaped Fireworks

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Here is the list of recipes for crafting fireworks in Minecraft.

Firework Items

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Firework Stars

Firework stars determine the type and color of the fireworks. They are used as an ingredient to make a fireworks rocket.

  • Star -Shaped
  • Creeper -Shaped

Small Ball Firework Stars

red small ball firework star

Large Ball Firework Stars

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Burst Firework Stars

red burst firework star

Star-Shaped Firework Stars

red star-shaped firework star

Creeper-Shaped Firework Stars

red creeper-shaped firework star

Firework Rockets

Firework rockets are crafted with a firework star as one of the ingredients. You shoot the firework rocket into the air to display the fireworks.

Small Ball Firework Rockets

red small ball firework rocket

Large Ball Firework Rockets

red large ball firework rocket

Burst Firework Rockets

red burst firework rocket

Star-Shaped Firework Rockets

red star-shaped firework rocket

Creeper-Shaped Firework Rockets

red creeper-shaped firework rocket

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