Gunpowder
- Namespaced ID
- minecraft:gunpowder
- Legacy numeric ID
- 289(1.8 & earlier)
- Stack size
- 64
- Edition
- Java & Bedrock
/give command
Run in chat or a command block. Replace @p with a player name to target someone specific.
Command builder
Set the count, custom name, lore, and enchantments to generate a ready-to-paste /give command for Gunpowder.
Component syntax for Minecraft 1.21.8.
Obtained from
Mobs that drop Gunpowder when killed.
Used to craft
3 items use Gunpowder as an ingredient. Click any item to see its recipe.
Across versions
- Legacy numeric ID
- 289 (pre-1.13, from 1.8)
- Modern ID (1.13+)
- minecraft:gunpowder (numeric IDs were removed in 1.13 — not usable in commands)
- Editions
- Java & Bedrock
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About Gunpowder
Where do you get Gunpowder in Minecraft?
Gunpowder can be obtained by killing Creeper, Witch, and Ghast.
What is the Minecraft ID for Gunpowder?
The namespaced ID is minecraft:gunpowder, used in the /give command: /give @p minecraft:gunpowder 1. In legacy versions before 1.13, Gunpowder used the numeric ID 289. Numeric item IDs were removed in the 1.13 "Flattening" and no longer work in modern commands.
What can you craft with Gunpowder in Minecraft?
Gunpowder is used as an ingredient in 3 recipes, including Fire Charge, Firework Rocket, and TNT. See the Used to craft section above for the complete list.