Uploaded May 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
After messing with explosions a bit I realized that there's almost no consistency between different explosion sources and where they spawn their explosions. I also couldn't find a good resource explaining exactly /how/ they differ, so I tried to compile a few and show them off. If I spelled something wrong or missed something I take no responsibility sorry. I also have no idea how to communicate why this point is important or what to call it because I have no social skills- so idk this is all you're getting, figure it out yourself lol. Smthn smthn break more blocks, get more velocity, the world is your oyster.
Everything was measured in 1.16.1, and either verified in-game or by my past experiences (very trustworthy I know).
Information from the video:
Beds: Center of the pillow block.
Creepers: Exact position.
Fireballs: Exact position.
Respawn Anchor: Center of the block.
TNT: 0.06125m above exact position.
TNT Minecart: Exact position.
Wither Spawn: 2.975m above exact position(eye-level).
Wither Skull: Exact position.
End Crystals: Exact position.
Pillar Explosions while Respawning Dragon: 1.0m below the end crystal, or the center bottom of where the bedrock block spawns. This does not mean the explosion is absorbed tho you have been warned
To be clear, by exact position I mean the entity's actual position. Which I'm pretty sure is just always the bottom center of their hitbox.
Music: Wait - c418
After messing with explosions a bit I realized that there's almost no consistency between different explosion sources and where they spawn their explosions. I also couldn't find a good resource explaining exactly /how/ they differ, so I tried to compile a few and show them off. If I spelled something wrong or missed something I take no responsibility sorry. I also have no idea how to communicate why this point is important or what to call it because I have no social skills- so idk this is all you're getting, figure it out yourself lol. Smthn smthn break more blocks, get more velocity, the world is your oyster.
Everything was measured in 1.16.1, and either verified in-game or by my past experiences (very trustworthy I know).
Information from the video:
Beds: Center of the pillow block.
Creepers: Exact position.
Fireballs: Exact position.
Respawn Anchor: Center of the block.
TNT: 0.06125m above exact position.
TNT Minecart: Exact position.
Wither Spawn: 2.975m above exact position(eye-level).
Wither Skull: Exact position.
End Crystals: Exact position.
Pillar Explosions while Respawning Dragon: 1.0m below the end crystal, or the center bottom of where the bedrock block spawns. This does not mean the explosion is absorbed tho you have been warned
To be clear, by exact position I mean the entity's actual position. Which I'm pretty sure is just always the bottom center of their hitbox.
Music: Wait - c418
