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How to Get gunpowder
Dropped by Creepers (0-2), Ghasts (0-1), and Witches (0-6).
What gunpowder Is Used For
Crafts TNT, Firework Rockets (for Elytra flight and displays), Fire Charges, and Splash Potions (in brewing).
🌾 Farming gunpowder
Build a Creeper farm: create a dark spawning platform with trapdoors (to fool mob height checks), funnel Creepers with water into a kill chamber. Cats can be used to scare Creepers off the platform edges. Produces 200+ gunpowder/hour.
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What is the current price of gunpowder?
The current median price is 6,500. Prices fluctuate based on supply and demand.
How do I get gunpowder?
Dropped by Creepers (0-2), Ghasts (0-1), and Witches (0-6).
What can I do with gunpowder?
Crafts TNT, Firework Rockets (for Elytra flight and displays), Fire Charges, and Splash Potions (in brewing).
Can I farm gunpowder?
Build a Creeper farm: create a dark spawning platform with trapdoors (to fool mob height checks), funnel Creepers with water into a kill chamber. Cats can be used to scare Creepers off the platform edges. Produces 200+ gunpowder/hour.
How do I sell gunpowder on DonutSMP?
List it on the auction house with /ah sell <price> while holding the item. Check this page for current market prices.