How to make a Firework Rocket in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a basic firework rocket with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a firework rocket is a fun item that can be used to rocket propel the elytra.

firework rocket

Let's explore how to make a basic firework rocket.

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Supported Platforms

A firework rocket is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)Yes
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)Yes (1.2)
Xbox 360 Xbox 360Yes (TU19)
Xbox One Xbox OneYes (CU7)
PS3 PS3Yes (1.12)
PS4 PS4Yes (1.12)
Wii U Wii UYes
Nintendo Switch Nintendo SwitchYes
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 EditionYes (1.2)
Education Edition Education EditionYes (1.0.21)

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find a Firework Rocket in Creative Mode

Required Materials to make a Firework Rocket

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a basic firework rocket:

How to craft a Firework Rocket in Survival Mode

1. Open the Crafting Menu

First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3x3 crafting grid that looks like this:

3x3 crafting area

2. Add Items to make a Firework Rocket

In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a basic firework rocket, place 1 gunpowder and 1 paper in the 3x3 crafting grid.

When making a firework rocket, it is important that the gunpowder and paper are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the first row, there should be 1 gunpowder in the first box and 1 paper in the second box. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a basic firework rocket.

TIP: If you hover over the firework rocket, you will see its flight duration.

Crafting recipe for firework rocket

Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the firework rocket will appear in the box to the right.

firework rocket

Since our crafting recipe used 1 gunpowder, the firework rocket has a flight duration of 1.

TIP: The flight duration determines how high the firework rocket will go.

You can change the duration of the firework rocket by changing the amount of gunpowder used to craft the firework rocket.

For example:

  • If you use 1 gunpowder, the flight duration will be 1.
  • If you use 2 gunpowder, the flight duration will be 2.
  • If you use 3 gunpowder, the flight duration will be 3.

3. Move the Firework Rocket to Inventory

Once you have crafted firework rockets, you need to move the new items to your inventory.

Completed basic firework rocket

Congratulations, you have made a basic firework rocket in Minecraft!

Item ID and Name

Give Command for Firework Rocket

Things to Do with Firework Rockets

Here are some activities that you can do with a firework rocket in Minecraft:

Command Generators

If you need help, you can use this tool to automatically generate firework commands for you:

Other Firework Rockets

You can make other types of firework rockets in Minecraft such as: