Pixel art illustration of a fire charge, a dark fireball wrapped in orange flames
Minecraft Java Item ID

Fire Charge ID

Fire charges are crafted from blaze powder, coal, and gunpowder. They light fires and can be launched from dispensers as fireballs.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11
Namespaced item ID minecraft:fire_charge

Fire Charge Item Facts

CategoryMaterials
Maximum stack64
Available inSurvival and Creative
Historical numerical ID385

Historical numerical ID: Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Fire Charge

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:fire_charge 1

Customize this command → View crafting recipe →

Historical command for Java 1.12.2 and earlier

Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.

/give @p 385 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:fire_charge 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 385 1 0
Numerical ID + data value
Bedrock Edition
/give @p minecraft:fire_charge 1
Same namespaced ID (namespace optional)

Rows appear only when the underlying value is verified: the Java 1.8–1.12.2 row requires a reviewed historical numerical ID, and the Bedrock row appears only when this exact namespaced ID exists in the Bedrock registry.

How to Get Fire Charge

Crafting Recipe

Combine 1 gunpowder, 1 blaze powder and 1 coal in any arrangement on a crafting table — makes 3 × Fire Charge.

Prefer commands? Jump back to the give command matrix above to get Fire Charge instantly.

Fire Charge Command Examples

  • Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:fire_charge 1
  • Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:fire_charge 1
  • Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:fire_charge 1
  • Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:fire_charge

Fire Charge FAQ

What is the item ID for Fire Charge?

The item ID for Fire Charge is minecraft:fire_charge. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

What is the numerical ID for Fire Charge?

Fire Charge has the historical numerical ID 385, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:fire_charge instead.

How do I give myself Fire Charge in Minecraft?

Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:fire_charge 1 to give the nearest player one Fire Charge. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.

How many Fire Charge can stack in one slot?

Fire Charge stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Fire Charge?

Fire Charge is crafted on a crafting table with 1 gunpowder, 1 blaze powder and 1 coal, which yields 3 Fire Charge.

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .

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