How to craft Firework Rocket in Minecraft
Utility Since 1.4.6
Quick answer: Craft Firework Rocket in a Crafting Table (3x3 or 2x2 grid) with 1x Paper + 1x Gunpowder. You get 3.
Ingredients and how to get them
| Material | Amount | How to get it |
|---|---|---|
| Paper | 1 | Craft from 3 sugar cane in a row. |
| Gunpowder | 1 | Kill creepers (0-2, up to 5 with Looting III), ghasts or witches. Use up to 3 gunpowder for a longer flight. |
What is Firework Rocket used for?
- Elytra boosting: the more gunpowder (max 3), the longer the boost - flight 3 rockets are the standard
- Crossbow ammunition: add a firework star to make the rocket explode on impact
- Celebration fireworks: craft with a firework star (gunpowder + dye + extras) for colors, shapes, trails and twinkle
Variants
- Shapeless: 1 paper + 1-3 gunpowder. Add a firework star for an explosive version; leave it out for a pure elytra rocket with no explosion
Java vs Bedrock
Identical in Java and Bedrock. Rockets without a star deal no damage - always use those for elytra flight.