Coals to Gunpowder is a lightweight Minecraft datapack for Java Edition that adds a practical way to obtain gunpowder. Smelt coal or charcoal in a furnace or blast furnace and receive gunpowder, turning a common resource into valuable material for rockets, TNT, and other recipes.
Designed for singleplayer and Minecraft server gameplay, it supports versions from 1.16.x through 26.2 and works server side across several modded platforms. It keeps vanilla progression intact while reducing dependence on creeper hunting, making it useful for elytra travel and large survival projects. At BoxToPlay, we recommend it for players seeking a simple, balanced quality of life improvement.
Select the version of Coals to Gunpowder you want installed on your Minecraft server.
You go directly to your cart with the Minecraft plan and selected version of Coals to Gunpowder already included. Check that everything is correct before continuing.
Wait while your Minecraft server is built and delivered. Installation of your selected Coals to Gunpowder version starts during setup. Once it is ready, connect and have fun.
Create your Minecraft server and install the Coals to Gunpowder datapack with one click.