Fireworks in Minecraft

Production

Basic ingredients:

• 1x paper

• 1x to 3x gunpowder (more powder = longer flight time)

Optional (for effects):

• 1x fireworks star (crafting from dye + gunpowder)

Example recipe for a simple rocket:

• 1x paper + 1x gunpowder = simple flying rocket (without effect)

Firework star (for effects)

Ingredients:

• 1x gunpowder + 1x colorant

Optional: Additional effects such as glowstone (sparkle), diamond (trail), head/gold nugget (shape)

Result: Firework star with defined color effect

Use

Elytra drive:

• Use firework rockets when flying with Elytra to increase speed

• Rockets without a firework star are recommended to avoid damage

Decoration:

• Firing a rocket with a firework star = visual fireworks in the sky

Ammunition:

• Can be fired with crossbow (with enchantment "multiple charge")

• Rockets with a star deal area damage (similar to explosive arrows)

Flight time

Depending on the amount of gunpowder:

• 1 powder = 1 second flight time

• 2 powders = 2 seconds

• 3 powders = 3 seconds

Tips

• Use unmodified missiles for Elytra to avoid damage

• Combine multiple dyes for colorful explosions

• Create star shapes (creeper, star, large sphere) with special ingredients

• Create firework shows with dispensers and redstone timing

Trivia

• Fireworks were introduced in version 1.4.6

• Explosion effects have no effect on blocks, only on mobs/players

• Rockets can be displayed decoratively in mannequins or picture frames