TNT in Minecraft can be used to be an explosive in survival mode in any Minecraft Edition. Be warned, TNT destroys anything within its radius, so it is best to stand back when using TNT. So how do you make TNT in Minecraft? We have the answers!
How to Make TNT in Minecraft
Before we begin making TNT, there are a few items that are needed to complete this process. Whether you are in a new world or old, make sure you have the following items before we get started:
- Gunpowder
- Sand
- Red Sand
Make sure to have at least 5 gunpowder, 4 sand, and 4 red sand in order to craft TNT in Minecraft. Once you have these materials, you are ready to craft TNT!
How to Craft TNT
Make sure to follow the steps below to properly make TNT with the above materials in your inventory. Once you have these items, make sure to:
- Open crafting table
- Using gunpowder, place it in an X form on the crafting tables’ item slots.
- Next, whether using red or regular sand, place it in the empty slots around the gunpowder in an O shape.
- If done correctly, you should be able to see the suggestion to select TNT in the far-right item slot.
- Congrats! You have created TNT successfully in Minecraft!
Different Patterns to Create TNT
As mentioned above, there are two different types of sand to use for crafting TNT. Below we will provide images of each pattern and how it looks compared to the other when on a crafting table.
Pattern One
The first pattern can be made with regular sand from Minecraft. This is the easiest solution when creating TNT. As sand is found anywhere on the map when close to rivers, or any large water source. This is how the pattern should appear with Sand:
Pattern Two
The second pattern would be made instead of with regular sand, but with Red Sand. Red Sand can be used in the same way regular Sand is used. The only difference is really the color of the sand. Red Sand is harder to find rather than regular Sand. Although, if Red Sand is your only source, it is still possible to craft TNT. Here is the pattern image with Red Sand:
Wrapping Up
TNT is great for use in creating large spaces to build or to mine farther into a small cave. Overall, crafting TNT takes only a little effort, and can be easily achieved if following the correct steps!