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TNT
TNT

Type

Block

Tool Used

Any

Stackable

Yes (64)

Luminosity

None

Transparency

None

First Appearance

Pre-Release

Overview[]

TNT is an explosive Block that can destroy Blocks within a small radius when primed. It was added in the Pre-Release of Minecraft, but it couldn't be used in normal gameplay until Alpha 0.4.0.

Obtaining[]

TNT is obtained primarily by crafting, but can also be found naturally under Desert Temples.

Crafting[]

Usage[]

TNT can be used:

  • For clearing a large area of land.
  • As an expensive way to kill Mobs.
    • It can also be used to kill Silverfish without alerting other Silverfish in the vicinity.
  • For resource-finding purposes.
  • For setting up traps for Mobs/Players.
  • As a propellant and ammunition for a TNT cannon.

Activation[]

TNT Explosion

A TNT Explosion

TNT can be activated by:

Trivia[]

  • In real life, TNT is a chemical, Trinitrotoluene with the chemical formula C7H5N3O6.
  • Primed TNT is an entity, and thus obeys Gravity.
  • If a TNT block is ignited on an Enchantment Table, it won't damage any blocks including the Enchantment Table itself.
  • If a TNT block is ignited on a Stone Slab it won't damage any blocks but the stone slab it is standing on.
  • TNT explosions are larger than a Creeper's.
  • Placing blocks between the explosion and the mob/Player will reduce the damage taken. 
  • In Creative, TNT could only be ignited using Lava before Update 0.8.0.
  • Endermen can pick up TNT, but if it is primed, they will immediately drop it.
  • TNT can be lit underwater; however, nearby Blocks will not be destroyed by TNT.
    • It will still damage the surrounding entities and Players.
    • It can cause damage by putting it inside a block, like sand being dropped on TNT. (As of the Education Edition update, it is useless because you can make underwater TNT by combining regular TNT and Sodium on a Crafting Table.
  • During an early version of Minecraft Pocket Edition, blowing up TNT while it was next to another TNT block would make the game crash.
  • Fishing Rods can be used to "catch" and change the direction of Primed TNT.
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