What does the black burst ball do?

The black burst ball determines the explosion pattern and color of your firework. A burst ball creates a burst effect with particles spreading outward. Swap it for other firework stars to change the pattern and color.

How high will my firework go?

The flight duration, controlled by gunpowder amount, determines height. Use 1 gunpowder for low flights, 2 for medium height, or 3 for high altitude displays.

Can I make black fireworks in other shapes?

Yes. Use a black small ball star for a small burst, black large ball for a bigger explosion, black star-shaped for a star pattern, or black creeper-shaped for a creeper face pattern. The crafting recipe stays the same.

What happens if I don't have a black burst ball?

You'll need to make the black burst ball first. Craft it with 1 black dye and 1 gunpowder in a crafting table.

Can I use these in Creative Mode?

Yes. You can get black burst firework rockets directly from the creative inventory or craft them the same way as survival mode.

Black Burst Firework Rocket Craft Guide

How to Make a Black Burst Firework Rocket

Black burst firework rockets are one of the coolest ways to light up the sky in Minecraft. They create a burst explosion of black particles when they detonate. Whether you’re setting up a fireworks show or just messing around, these rockets are easy to craft and fun to use.

What You Need

To craft a black burst firework rocket, gather these materials:

1 Paper
1 Gunpowder
1 Black Burst Ball Firework Star

The black burst ball is the key ingredient here. Make sure you have that before you start, or you’ll just end up with a regular firework.

How to Craft It

Step 1: Open Your Crafting Table

Open a crafting table to access the 3×3 crafting grid.

Step 2: Place Your Items

Here’s the pattern for the crafting grid:

First row: Paper in the first slot, Gunpowder in the second slot
Second row: Black Burst Ball Firework Star in the first slot
Leave the rest empty

Placement matters. Put them exactly where described above. The rocket will appear in the result box on the right side of the crafting menu.

Step 3: Move to Your Inventory

Click the firework rocket in the result box and drag it to your inventory. Done.

What You Get

One black burst firework rocket with a flight duration of 1. Hover over it in your inventory to see the details, including the color and burst effect.

Flight Duration Settings

The gunpowder controls how high your rocket flies. Add more gunpowder to increase the flight duration:

1 Gunpowder = Flight Duration 1
2 Gunpowder = Flight Duration 2
3 Gunpowder = Flight Duration 3

Higher flight duration means the rocket goes higher before exploding. Adjust it based on how big you want your fireworks display to be.

Things to Do With Black Burst Fireworks

Propel yourself with the Elytra by flying into launched fireworks
Create a fireworks show by launching multiple rockets
Use them to celebrate kills in PvP servers
Light up the sky during nighttime adventures

Other Firework Types

You can make tons of other firework rockets by swapping out the burst ball for a different color or shape. Small balls, large balls, star-shaped, and creeper-shaped rockets are all possible with different firework stars. The crafting process stays the same, just change the star type.