Throwable Explosives
by xBigEllx
Throwable Explosives lets players throw primed TNT and flint steel directly from the hand, instead of placing and igniting explosives by hand.
What it does
The mod allows a primed TNT block held in the main hand to be thrown, and a flint and steel held in the off-hand to ignite it. A right-click in open space launches the block. The throw replaces the slower routine of placing TNT, lighting it and stepping back, so detonating explosives takes fewer steps.
Explosions follow the mod's own rules: the blast is shaped by realistic explosion physics, and detonations under water are handled as submerged explosions. Installation needs Forge only. Throwable Explosives runs on client and server, so the server and every player need it. It is published for Forge across 16 release versions, 1.12.2 – 1.20.6, under All rights reserved and is not open source. The author links an issue tracker for reports.
Key features
Throwing primed TNT
A primed TNT block held in the main hand can be thrown by a right-click in open space.
Flint and steel ignition
Flint and steel held in the off-hand ignites the TNT before it is thrown.
Realistic explosion physics
Blasts are shaped by the mod's explosion physics rather than the default vanilla pattern.
Submerged explosions
Explosions set off underwater are handled separately, so detonations beneath the surface behave differently.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.20.x6 of 6 versions with builds
1.19.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.18.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.17.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.16.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.15.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.14.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.12.x1 of 1 version with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Quick demolition
Players clearing rock or blocking structures can throw charges from a distance without placing each one by hand.
Who it’s for: Players who detonate explosives often in survival or adventure worlds, and server owners who want the throwing mechanic for their players.
How it compares
Throw TNT is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 only, with a client and server environment and an All rights reserved license. Explosive Stick is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 that is also client and server, with an All rights reserved license. Throwable Explosives covers a wider version span than Throw TNT and shares Explosive Stick's range and environment. Neither alternative is open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Throwable Explosives | Forge | 1.12.2 – 1.20.6 | Client and server | 2024-06-16 |
| Throw TNT | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-05-31 |
| Explosive Stick | Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 | Client and server | 2025-12-18 |
Questions
Does Throwable Explosives need to be installed on the server?
Which Forge versions are supported?
Does Throwable Explosives need other mods?
In the catalog
Throwable Explosives is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 9,216 Equipment mods for Forge. 11,154 mods support Minecraft 1.20.6.
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What the author says
Description --- Are you tired of the monotonous process of detonating explosives? Throwable Explosives allows you to throw primed TNT blocks directly from your hand! Usage Guide --- 1. Have some TNT in your main hand 2. Have some flint and steel in your off-hand 3. Right-click in an open space
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/throwable-explosives
- Owner
- xBigEllx
- Published
- 2024-06-15
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2024-06-16
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15