How to Make an Explosive TNT Bow in Minecraft Bedrock (MCPE Tutorial)

Hey everybody, it’s UnderMyCap and welcome back to another video! Today I’m going to be showing you how to make an explosive bow in Minecraft Bedrock Edition. I have done a similar video for Java Edition, so if you are playing on Java please make sure to check the description for the link to that video as this tutorial will not work for Java. This one is specifically for Bedrock, so let’s get straight into it!

What You’ll Need

For this build you are going to require three command blocks. To get a command block, simply type /give @s command_block in the chat. Once you have your command blocks, place one on the ground and make sure the arrow on it is pointing in the correct direction.

Setting Up the First Command Block

The first command we are going to use is a testfor command, because we want to test for the arrow before it explodes. In the first command block, type /testfor @e[type=arrow]. Once you have entered that command, make sure this command block is set to Repeat and Always Active.

Adding the Comparator and Repeater

Next, you are going to need a comparator. A comparator checks whether a block’s status is true, so if it can find an arrow in the world it will light up and trigger the next command block in the chain. You will also want to grab a repeater and place it alongside the comparator to keep the signal moving correctly through the chain.

Setting Up the Second Command Block

The next command block is responsible for executing the summoning of TNT at the arrow’s location. You will want to execute the command at the arrow’s position, and summon TNT using three tildes (~ ~ ~) to target the exact location. Make sure this command block is also set to Always Active and Needs Redstone so it only fires when triggered by the comparator.

Fixing the TNT Spam Issue

When testing this out you might notice that shooting a bow causes a large number of TNT blocks to spawn all at once, which is not quite what we want! To fix this, you will need to make a small adjustment to the command. Instead of summoning regular TNT, change it to summon a TNT Minecart using three tildes again, and add minecraft:instant_prime to the command. This simple change stops the game from spawning a whole bunch of TNT and instead spawns a single TNT Minecart that explodes cleanly right where your arrow lands.

Watch the Full Video

If you would like to see this tutorial in action and follow along visually, you can watch the full video right here:

Watch the Explosive TNT Bow Tutorial on YouTube

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