CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Simple Gunpowder
Adds gunpowder recipes, villager trades, piglin bartering and End City loot, including bulk recipes for large amounts of gunpowder.
Quick answer
Which Simple Gunpowder release should I use?
Simple Gunpowder simplegunpowder-forge-1.6.4+mc1.20.1.jar targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. 1 required mod needs a matching file.
Where it goes
Is Simple Gunpowder required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Simple Gunpowder simplegunpowder-forge-1.6.4+mc1.20.1.jar need?
simplegunpowder-forge-1.6.4+mc1.20.1.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Fabric API first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Simple Gunpowder without breaking your instance.
Built for Simple Gunpowder simplegunpowder-forge-1.6.4+mc1.20.1.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use simplegunpowder-forge-1.6.4+mc1.20.1.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Fabric API first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside simplegunpowder-forge-1.6.4+mc1.20.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Simple Gunpowder add?
Simple Gunpowder
Adds gunpowder recipes, villager trades, piglin bartering and End City loot, including bulk recipes for large amounts of gunpowder — ideal for fireworks and TNT, without relying on creeper farms or mob grinding.
8 Progression-Ready Overworld & Nether recipes.
📀 26.2+

💿 Available for All Versions

⚡ Features
🧪 Crafting Recipes
Eight configurable gunpowder recipes are included:
| Overworld Recipes | Output |
|---|---|
| Small | 4 Gunpowder |
| Medium | 6 Gunpowder |
| Large | 10 Gunpowder |
| Industrial | 32 Gunpowder |
| Overworld Sulfur Recipes | Output |
|---|---|
| Refined Sulfur | 14 Gunpowder |
| Potent Sulfur | 48 Gunpowder |
| Nether Recipes | Output |
|---|---|
| Nether Small | 8 Gunpowder |
| Nether Medium | 12 Gunpowder |
Each recipe can be individually enabled or disabled through the configuration file.
🧑🌾 Villager Trades
Novice Fletcher and Cleric villagers can offer the following trades:
| Wants | Gives |
|---|---|
| 2 Emeralds | 10 Gunpowder |
| 1 Sulfur + 1 Cinnabar | 6 Gunpowder |
🐷 Piglin Bartering
Piglins have a chance to barter gunpowder (8–16) when given a gold ingot.
🏛️ End City Chests
End city treasure chests have a chance to contain gunpowder (48–64).
⚙️ Configuration
After launching the game once, a configuration file will be generated:
config/simplegunpowder.json
Available options:
{
"enableSmallCrafting": true,
"enableMediumCrafting": true,
"enableLargeCrafting": true,
"enableIndustrialCrafting": true,
"enableRefinedSulfurRecipe": true,
"enablePotentSulfurRecipe": true,
"enableNetherSmallRecipe": true,
"enableNetherMediumRecipe": true
}
📦 Requirements
Fabric
- Fabric API
- (+26.X) Java 25 or newer
NeoForge
- (+26.X) Java 25 or newer
Forge
- Java 17 or newer
❓ FAQ
Can I use this mod in a public modpack?
Yes! You're free to include it in any public or private modpack, no permission needed.
📜 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Simple Gunpowder by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
2 loader builds26.1.2
2 loader builds26.1.1
2 loader builds26.1
2 loader builds1.21.11
2 loader builds1.21.1
2 loader builds1.20.1
2 loader builds1.19.2
2 loader builds1.18.2
2 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Simple Gunpowder versions and loaders
simplegunpowder-forge-1.6.4+mc1.20.1.jar
8 Aug 2026
simplegunpowder-neoforge-1.6.3+mc1.21.1.jar
8 Aug 2026
simplegunpowder-neoforge-1.6.2+mc1.21.11.jar
8 Aug 2026
simplegunpowder-neoforge-1.6.1+mc26.2.jar
8 Aug 2026
simplegunpowder-neoforge-1.6.0+mc26.1.2.jar
8 Aug 2026
simplegunpowder-fabric-1.6.4+mc1.20.1.jar
8 Aug 2026
simplegunpowder-fabric-1.6.3+mc1.21.1.jar
8 Aug 2026
simplegunpowder-fabric-1.6.2+mc1.21.11.jar
8 Aug 2026
simplegunpowder-fabric-1.6.1+mc26.2.jar
8 Aug 2026
simplegunpowder-fabric-1.6.0+mc26.1.2.jar
8 Aug 2026
simplegunpowder-forge-1.5.4+mc1.20.1.jar
19 Jul 2026
simplegunpowder-neoforge-1.5.3+mc1.21.1.jar
19 Jul 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.