Q: How do I light TNT with basic tools?
A: You can directly ignite TNT by right-clicking on it while holding a Flint and Steel or a Fire Charge. Fire Arrows (obtained from a bow with the Flame enchantment or by shooting an arrow through fire/lava) can also detonate TNT upon impact.
Q: What are the Redstone detonation methods?
A: Connect a Redstone circuit to the TNT using a Lever, Button, or Pressure Plate. Activating it will cause a 4-second delay before explosion, making it suitable for remote and safe operation. Placing a Redstone Block directly next to TNT will also detonate it via Redstone power.
Q: How do I effectively detonate TNT underwater?
A:
Java Edition: Place TNT underwater, then stack sand blocks directly above it. When ignited, the falling sand creates a temporary air pocket, allowing the explosion to destroy blocks.
Bedrock Edition: First dig a 1-block deep hole and surround the TNT with blocks. When lighting it, place sand above the TNT to create the necessary air pocket.
Q: How do I achieve chain reaction explosions?
A: TNT will trigger a chain detonation if it comes into contact with fire, lava, or is within the blast radius of another explosion (like a Creeper detonation). Arranging TNT blocks densely can cause a single explosion to trigger a large-area chain reaction.
Q: How do I activate a TNT Minecart?
A: A TNT Minecart can be detonated by having it pass over an Activated Rail, or by directly shooting it with a Fire Arrow.
Q: How can I exploit piston mechanics to duplicate TNT?
A: Utilize a piston movement glitch to build a TNT duplicator machine: exploit a moving piston to lock a block state, combined with an Observer to ignite the TNT, achieving duplication (only works in Java Edition version 1.21.5 and earlier).
Q: How can I prevent TNT from damaging structures?
A:
Enter the command ‘/gamerulemobGriefingfalse’ to disable explosion terrain damage.
Surround the TNT area with water to absorb the blast impact.
Wear armor with the “Blast Protection” enchantment to reduce damage.
Q: TNT Crafting Recipe and Safety Notes
A: The crafting recipe is 5 Gunpowder + 4 Sand/Red Sand. Its blast radius is 7 blocks, so maintain a safe distance. Underwater explosions only create a shockwave and do not destroy blocks. Using the ‘setblock’ command in a Command Block can generate instantly-exploding TNT (Creative Mode only).
