TNT was first introduced in Minecraft’s Alpha 0.4.0 release, and it has remained a great fan favorite ever since. Given the block’s interesting and somewhat uncommon traits, this universal appreciation is predictable.
TNT bricks may be used to explore a radius of blocks around them, which is useful for clearing large areas of land quickly, blast mining, killing critters, and building cannons, among other things.
How to make TNT in Minecraft
TNT bricks can be ignited in the following ways:
- utilizing a fire charge or a flint and steel
- using any item with the Fire Aspect enchantment [Bedrock Edition only]
- a Redstone current that is powered
- being hit by a projectile that is on fire
- being struck with a flame-enchanted arrow from a bow
- an arrow being shot through lava or flames
- being struck by a ghast or fireballs
- being struck by a fire grenade discharged from a dispenser
- coming into contact with a fire or lava that is spreading
- being inside the blast radius of another TNT block, a Creeper, a bed, a respawn anchor, or an end crystal.
- In the event that it is summoned, it detonates immediately [Java Edition only] (You can alter this using the Fuse tag)
- being dispensed via a dispenser
- a dispenser using a flint and steel to light it
- being struck by a Wither’s explosive skull
- being struck by a bolt of lightning
When TNT is ignited, it transforms into an entity that may be impacted by gravity. Like a cube with an edge length of 0.98, the new primed TNT spawns in the center (+0.5,+0.5,+0.5) of where the TNT block was. If the fuse is destroyed by another explosion, it will last 40 Redstone ticks (4 seconds/80 game ticks) or a random number between 10 and 30 game ticks (0.5 to 1.5 seconds).
After being formed, primed TNT is given a vertical velocity of 0.2 blocks per tick and a horizontal velocity of 0.02 blocks per tick in a random direction.Given these speeds, the TNT will move 0.166 blocks (or 6 block pixels) horizontally before stopping, assuming no obstructions. The TNT explodes when the countdown timer runs out. TNT descends around 77 blocks before exploding once ignited if it is in the air. The explosion has a force of 4 explosives.
The texture of Primed TNT blinks every 0.5 seconds, alternating between the TNT block’s texture and a brightened-to-near-white replica of it. The effect is dynamic, and the components don’t include the brighter texture.
Now that you know about TNT, let’s start making it.
Items required to make TNT
First of all, to craft anything in Minecraft, one requires a Crafting Table.
Making crafting tables is as simple as placing a block of wood in the 2×2 crafting area and cutting it into four wooden planks. These four wooden planks are re-positioned in the crafting area, creating a crafting table.
Tables for crafting can be put on the ground. They display a 3×3 grid that may be used to make several of the game’s items.
You can also find Crafting Tables in Villages.
To make an armor stand, you will need to combine the following materials in the Crafting Table:
- Five Gunpowder
Gunpowder is a little more difficult to get by, thus the best and easiest way to get it is to kill creepers. In order for these creepers to drop gunpowder, you must kill them before they explode.
- Four Sand
Sand is abundant in Minecraft, and it can usually be obtained within minutes of roaming through most worlds. Sand may be collected without the need of any special tools; merely shatter the block with your hand to release the sand.
- Four Red Sand
The Mesa biome is known for its red sand. Red sand can be dug up with anything, including your hand, but it is faster to use a shovel. Make sure to collect the red sand before it vanishes.
You can use either one of the sands.
Directions to make TNT
- Firstly collect all the required items.
- When you have all the items, open the Crafting Table and drag the items there in the following fashion:
- In the upper row of your 3×3 crafting table grid, place one Sand in the middle column and two Gunpowder in the first and the third columns.
- In the middle row of your 3×3 crafting table grid, place one Gunpowder in the middle column and two Sand in the first and the third columns.
- In the lower row of your 3×3 crafting table grid, place one Sand in the middle column and two Gunpowder in the first and the third columns.
Your Crafting grid will look like this.
- To turn the raw ingredients into TNT, click the craft button.
- After you’ve finished crafting the TNT, you will need to add it to your inventory.
You have finally crafted TNT in Minecraft, start exploding, and enjoy playing!
What are the disadvantages of TNT in Minecraft ?
Obsidian, Ancient Debris, Barriers, and Bedrock are completely resistant to the explosion, and cannot be destroyed normally. If the TNT is in water, any nearby blocks won’t be destroyed but any mobs nearby will still receive damage.
What are the advantages of TNT in Minecraft ?
TNT is a craftable block that explodes 4 seconds after being ignited. TNT is ideal for excavating several blocks at a time, or as a trap for Mobs and/or Players.
What is the most efficient way to use TNT Minecraft ?
The most efficient pattern (in terms of blocks exploded per block of TNT) is three blasts at the same center point, starting with a 3-deep hole in the ground, manually smoothing off the walls between each step.
Will TNT destroy diamond ore ?
With the TNT update, yes. Tnt will now drop every material it blows up. However, two things to think about: One: TNT will blow up any item on the ground. So your first tnt will drop everything. And if the diamonds are not picked up before the second TNT explodes, they will disappear. Two: You can use a Machine Bore to mine diamonds very efficiently with TNT: I suggest searching Ilmango tunnel bore machine on youtube for a more detailed explanation.
Can TNT break Obsidian ?
Obsidian is not breakable with tnt, the best thing you can do is use an efficiency 5 pickaxe or spawn a wither inside the watch tower.
