Minecraft commands allow players to create a variety of fun effects, and one exciting option is making snowballs explode. By setting up the command block, you can track where snowballs land and trigger explosions when they hit a surface. You can also customize the explosions by summoning entities like TNT, lightning, or fireballs for different effects.
This guide will show you how to make explosive snowballs in Minecraft Bedrock and Java Editions. It's simple to set up and adds endless fun and excitement to your Minecraft world.
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How to make explosive snowballs in Minecraft Bedrock Edition
To create explosive snowballs in Bedrock Edition, you’ll need a command block. First, type /give @s command_block in the chat to get one. Place the command block in your world and set its properties to Repeat, Unconditional, and Always Active.
Set it to Always Active so the command runs non-stop. In the command block, type this:
execute at @e[type=snowball] unless block ~ ~-1 ~ air run summon ender_crystal
This command tracks where every snowball is. It checks if there’s a solid block right below the snowball (~ ~-1 ~).
This command creates an end crystal at the snowball's location, causing an explosion. The result is a snowball that explodes when it hits a surface.
How to make explosive snowballs in Minecraft Java Edition
In Java Edition, you'll also need a command block since this setup can’t be done through the chat. To get one, type /give @s command_block in the chat.
Place the command block in your world and set it to Repeat, Unconditional, and Always Active so the command runs continuously. Then, type this command inside the block:
execute as @e[type=snowball] at @s unless block ^ ^-1 ^ minecraft:air run summon minecraft:tnt ~ ~ ~
This makes the snowball summon TNT when it hits a surface.
This command targets every snowball in the game and runs the command at its position. It checks if the block directly below the snowball is not air by using the condition unless block ^ ^-1 ^ minecraft:air.
If the snowball hits a solid surface, the command summons TNT at its location using run summon minecraft:tnt ~ ~ ~, causing an explosion.
For more customization, you can replace TNT with other entities like lightning bolts or fireballs to create different effects. With this setup, every snowball you throw will explode when it hits a surface, making your gameplay more exciting and destructive.
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