How to Craft Firework Rocket in Minecraft

Firework Rockets boost elytra flight when used in the air. Add more gunpowder for longer duration (up to 3). Add firework stars for visual effects.

Overview

Firework Rockets boost elytra flight when used in the air. Add more gunpowder for longer duration (up to 3). Add firework stars for visual effects. Firework Rocket uses a shapeless recipe, so the ingredients can go in any cells of the grid as long as all of them are present. A Crafting Table gives you the full 3x3 grid, which you need for any recipe larger than 2x2. You can craft one from four planks, and most bases keep one near the furnaces.

The recipe was added in Minecraft 1.4 and still works the same way in version 1.21. Each craft yields 3 Firework Rocket, so factor that multiplier in when you are batching the recipe for a project.

The materials come together from a few sources: you will be working with paper (craft from sugar cane) and gunpowder (kill creepers). If any of those are not already in your stores, gather them first, because the craft itself takes only a moment once everything is in the grid. With the ingredients on hand and a Crafting Table placed, Firework Rocket is one of the quicker things to add to your inventory.

Crafting Recipe

Crafting Table

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Materials Needed

Item	Amount	Where to Find
Paper	1	Craft from sugar cane
Gunpowder	1	Kill creepers

To make Firework Rocket you will gather Paper (craft from sugar cane) and Gunpowder (kill creepers). Lining these up before you open the Crafting Table saves a trip back to storage, especially if you plan to craft several at once.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Open your Crafting Table to access the 3x3 crafting grid.
Place the following items anywhere in the crafting grid: Paper, Gunpowder.
Collect your Firework Rocket (x3) from the output slot.

Tips & Notes

Since one craft produces 3 Firework Rocket, divide the quantity you need by 3 to work out how many times to repeat the recipe.

Uses for Firework Rocket

Elytra boosting for flight
Crossbow ammunition
Decorative fireworks

How Firework Rocket Fits Your World

Transportation items move you and your goods across the world. Boats are the fastest way over water and across ice, minecarts and the various rail types automate overland and item transport, and a saddle lets you ride and steer tamed mounts. Setting up the right transport network early saves an enormous amount of walking over the life of a world. For Firework Rocket specifically, that means it is most valuable for elytra boosting for flight, crossbow ammunition, and decorative fireworks.

View detailed item stats, durability and properties for Firework Rocket on the Astroworld Items Database.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to craft Firework Rocket?

You need 1 Paper, 1 Gunpowder, made at a Crafting Table. Gather all of the materials first, then place them following the recipe above to produce 3 Firework Rocket.

How many Firework Rocket does the recipe produce?

Each craft produces 3 Firework Rocket at once, so to make a specific amount, divide the total you need by 3 to find how many times to repeat the recipe.

What is Firework Rocket used for?

Firework Rocket is used for several things: Elytra boosting for flight; Crossbow ammunition; Decorative fireworks.

What version of Minecraft added Firework Rocket?

Firework Rocket was added in Minecraft 1.4 and works the same way in the current 1.21 release. Recipes for it are identical across Java and Bedrock Edition unless noted otherwise.

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