Gunpowder is a volatile item in Minecraft. Many beginner players cannot find a use for it beyond crafting small amounts of TNT to prank their friends. However, expert Minecraft players know the actual value of the resource.
Locating gunpowder can be challenging because it can only be found in chests hidden within rare Minecraft structures or obtained by killing some of the scariest mobs in the game – creepers.
In this helpful step-by-step guide, players will learn how to create a farm to harvest gunpowder in Minecraft.
Starting a Minecraft gunpowder farm
To create a gunpowder farm in Minecraft, players will need a building block of their choice, any slabs, and many trapdoors.
Two tamed cats are also essential to ensure that this farm works efficiently. This means players also need a fishing rod, raw fish, and enough patience to tame two cats.
It may also be beneficial to acquire a lead or two, as it saves time when positioning the cats in the creeper farm. Carpets are also necessary to prevent other mobs from spawning, so Minecraft players will need to find wool to craft these unique, functional, decorative blocks.
Building the farm
