Explosion
Combat particle · Minecraft 26.2
Explosion
minecraft:explosion
Quick stats
IDs, group and the version this was verified against
| Namespaced ID | minecraft:explosion |
|---|---|
| Numeric ID | 23 |
| Group | Combat |
| Game version | 26.2 |
/particle commands
Click either one to copy it
Spawns one Explosion particle at your feet. Click to copy.
Scatters 30 particles in a 0.5-block radius above your head — useful for testing visibility.
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- minecraft:enchanted_hit Magic strike particle from a weapon enchanted with Sharpness, Smite, or Bane.
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- minecraft:gust Wind ring left by a Wind Charge or Wind Burst-enchanted Mace impact.
- minecraft:small_gust Small wind-ring particle from a small Wind Charge or Mace knockback.
- minecraft:gust_emitter_large Spawns a Wind Charge gust ring (large variant).
More reference tools
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Frequently asked questions
The ID, the command and what the particle does
- What is the Explosion particle ID in Minecraft?
- The Explosion particle ID is minecraft:explosion. The numeric protocol ID is 23, but commands and data packs always use the namespaced form.
- How do I spawn the Explosion particle with a command?
- Run /particle minecraft:explosion ~ ~ ~ in any world with cheats enabled. Add velocity (dx dy dz), an extra parameter, and a count after the position to scatter the particle, e.g. /particle minecraft:explosion ~ ~1 ~ 0.5 0.5 0.5 0 30.
- What does the Explosion particle do?
- Small explosion poof particle.
Source: minecraft.wiki/w/Particles_(Java_Edition) · Verified · Minecraft 26.2