more gunpowder (creeper)
by ParroteX2
more gunpowder (creeper) raises the amount of Gunpowder that Creepers drop, so players gather the item faster without other changes to the game.
What it does
The mod is a vanilla datapack that increases the Gunpowder dropped by Creepers. It does not add items, change recipes or alter other mechanics, so the rest of the game plays as it normally does. Gunpowder is one of the more useful resources in Minecraft, and collecting enough of it for TNT and firework rockets can take a long time, which this datapack shortens.
Because it is a datapack, no mod loader is needed. Players place the file in the world's datapacks folder and reload the world. Only the server world needs the datapack installed, so multiplayer players join without adding anything, and the server is the one side that must run it. Files are published for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt, and the datapack is also available as a data pack. The latest files are 26.3+mod for 26.3, dated 2026-09-19. The code is released under the MIT License and is not open source.
Key features
More Creeper Gunpowder
Creepers drop a larger amount of Gunpowder when they die, reducing the time spent collecting it.
Other mechanics unchanged
Only the Gunpowder drop is changed, so recipes, items and the rest of the game stay as they are.
Lightweight install
The datapack works without a mod loader and is added by placing it in the world's datapacks folder.
Multiplayer friendly
Only the server world needs the datapack, so players can join without installing anything.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players who want more Gunpowder without new items or recipes, and server owners who want a simple, vanilla-based change that works for every player on the server.
How it compares
Gunpowder Crafting is server-side with a Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt build, under the MIT License and not open source, for game versions rd-132211 – 26.2. Easier Gunpowder targets only 26.2 and is under All rights reserved, while Craftable Gunpowder is server-side only with Fabric, Forge and NeoForge builds for 1.20.1 – 26.3 and All rights reserved. The BetterCreeperDrops-DataPack is open source under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 or later and covers 1.16.5 – 1.21.1, where this datapack covers 1.21 – 26.3.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| more gunpowder (creeper) | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.21 – 26.3 | Server required, client optional | 2026-09-19 |
| Gunpowder Crafting | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | rd-132211 – 26.2 | Server required, client optional | 2025-07-09 |
| Easier Gunpowder | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 26.2 | Server required, client optional | 2026-06-19 |
| Craftable Gunpowder | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.3 | Server-side only | 2026-09-21 |
| BetterCreeperDrops-DataPack | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.16.5 – 1.21.1 | Server required, client optional | 2024-12-18 |
Questions
Does more gunpowder (creeper) need a mod loader?
Does the server need the datapack for players to join?
Which game versions does the datapack support?
In the catalog
more gunpowder (creeper) is one of 3,545 Optimization mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,575 Optimization mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
More Creeper Gunpowder is a simple vanilla datapack that increases the amount of Gunpowder dropped by Creepers. It is designed for players who want an easier way to collect Gunpowder without adding new items, changing recipes, or installing mods. Gunpowder is one of the most useful resources in Minecraft. It is…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/more-gunpowder-creeper
- Owner
- ParroteX2
- Published
- 2026-07-07
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-19
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15