How to Make Fireworks in Minecraft
Fireworks in Minecraft are not only a beautiful spectacle but also a useful tool, especially for traveling with elytra. In this article, we’ll explain how to craft fireworks, customize their effects, and use them to their full potential.
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Materials for Crafting Fireworks
To craft fireworks, you will need:
- Paper — 1 piece
- Gunpowder — 1 to 3 pieces (affects flight duration)
Additional Materials for Effects
If you want to add color and effects, you’ll need a Firework Star. You can craft it using the following components:
- Gunpowder — 1 piece
- Dye — any color
- Additional Effect Materials (optional):
- Diamond — effect: Twinkle
- Feather — effect: Trail
- Mob Head — explosion shape: Creeper
How to Craft Fireworks
- Open a crafting table.
- Place 1 paper and 1 to 3 pieces of gunpowder into the crafting grid.
- To add effects, include a firework star.
- Collect your finished firework rocket.
Examples of Firework Recipes
- Simple Firework: 1 paper + 1 gunpowder
- Long-Flight Firework: 1 paper + 3 gunpowder
- Firework with Effects: 1 paper + 1 gunpowder + 1 firework star
How to Use Fireworks
Launching from the Ground
Simply right-click while holding a firework rocket in your hand.
Flying with Elytra
- Equip your elytra.
- Jump from a high place and start gliding.
- Use a firework rocket to gain a speed boost (right-click while holding the firework rocket).
Important: Do not use fireworks with effects while flying—they can cause damage.
Tips for Crafting and Using Fireworks
- Fireworks with 3 gunpowder provide longer flight duration.
- Combine different dyes to create bright and colorful explosions.
Conclusion
Fireworks are not just decorations but also a functional tool in Minecraft. They can be used to light up the sky, maximize elytra efficiency, and add uniqueness to your in-game events.
Published by: TNT