Coals to Gunpowder

Coals to Gunpowder [1.16.x - 26.1.x]

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About this Mod

Coals to Gunpowder

✨ Features

🔥 Main description

This feature allows players to convert charcoal or coal into gunpowder using a furnace or blast furnace.
It introduces a new way to obtain this essential resource using more accessible materials.

⚙️ Use and benefits

With this process, players can produce gunpowder without relying solely on mobs or rare discoveries.
It makes progression smoother and gives more control over crafting explosive or useful items.

🧩 Gameplay integration

This system fits naturally into existing mechanics by using familiar blocks.
It encourages experimentation and resource management while expanding crafting possibilities.

🧪 Recipes

🔲 Input

Coal
Charcoal

🔥 Smelted in

Furnace
Blast Furnace

🎁 Output

Gunpowder

📥 Installation

📁 Datapack

Drop the .zip file into your world's datapacks folder.
Reload the world or use /reload.
Enjoy your enchanted adventure!

⚙️ Mod

Drop the .jar file into the mods folder of your instance.
Restart your game.
Have fun!

Available Versions

Coals to Gunpowder 2.14.3+modrelease

MC 1.16, 1.16.1, 1.16.2, 1.16.3, 1.16.4, 1.16.5, 1.17, 1.17.1, 1.18, 1.18.1, 1.18.2, 1.19, 1.19.1, 1.19.2, 1.19.3, 1.19.4, 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.4, 1.20.5, 1.20.6, 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11, 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2, 26.2-pre-1fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt

May 27, 2026

Coals to Gunpowder 2.14.3release

May 27, 2026

Coals to Gunpowder 2.14.2+modrelease

May 19, 2026

Coals to Gunpowder 2.14.2release

May 19, 2026

Coals to Gunpowder 2.14.1+modrelease

May 12, 2026

How to Install Coals to Gunpowder on Your Server

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

Set datapack Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the datapack loader and matching Minecraft version (26.2-pre-1).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Coals to Gunpowder". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

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Minecraft Versions

26.2-pre-1, 26.2-snapshot-8, 26.2-snapshot-7 (+91 more)

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Coals to Gunpowder server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong datapack version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (26.2-pre-1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Coals to Gunpowder compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?

Coals to Gunpowder officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 26.2-pre-1, 26.2-snapshot-8, 26.2-snapshot-7. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Coals to Gunpowder – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Coals to Gunpowder consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.