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Quick answer
- Creepers drop 0 to 2 gunpowder.
- Ghasts and witches drop it too.
- Desert temples have chests that often contain it.
Gunpowder makes TNT, rockets for your elytra and splash potions. You'll need a lot for flying.
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Every source
| Source | Gunpowder |
|---|---|
| Creeper | 0 to 2 |
| Ghast | 0 to 2 |
| Witch | 0 to 2 per drop roll |
| Desert temple chests | Common |
| Dungeon chests | Common |
Exploding creepersA creeper that blows up drops nothing. Kill it before it explodes.
What it's for
TNT: 5 gunpowder + 4 sand.- Firework rocket: 1 paper + 1 to 3 gunpowder.
- Splash potions and fire charges.
Creeper farms
A dark platform high in the sky spawns lots of creepers. Drop them into a kill chamber and collect gunpowder in hoppers. Cats near the platform scare creepers into falling.
Cheat sheet
- Creepers, ghasts and witches
- Kill creepers before they blow up
- Desert temples and dungeons
- 1 gunpowder per basic rocket
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