Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.
/give @p 401 1
Give command syntax by version
Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:firework_rocket 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 401 1 0
Numerical ID + data value
Bedrock Edition
/give @p minecraft:firework_rocket 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 Firework Rocket
Crafting Recipe
Combine 1 gunpowder and 1 paper in any arrangement on a crafting table — makes 3 × Firework Rocket.
Firework Rocket in Minecraft: Elytra Fuel and Crafting Tiers
Quick answer: Use minecraft:firework_rocket in Java Edition commands. Craft rockets from paper and one to three gunpowder for flight duration, add a firework star for explosions, and use plain rockets to boost elytra flight without taking damage.
Crafting rockets for flight
One paper plus one to three gunpowder yields three rockets, and each extra gunpowder raises the flight duration tier from one to three. Duration three rockets, made with three gunpowder, are the standard for long elytra trips because each boost lasts longest per craft.
Leave out the firework star for travel rockets: a rocket with no star produces no explosion, so boosting with it deals no self-damage. Add stars only when you want a display or a crossbow projectile.
Recipe: 1 paper + 1 to 3 gunpowder = 3 rockets, duration 1 to 3.
Elytra rule: no firework star, no explosion damage while boosting.
Gunpowder farms make duration-three rockets effectively free.
Boosting technique and other uses
While gliding with elytra, use a rocket to gain speed and altitude. Chain boosts with a slight climb-and-dive rhythm to stay airborne indefinitely, and tilt downward after each boost to convert the speed into distance.
Rockets with large stars also serve as crossbow ammunition and area-damage traps, and multishot crossbows fire three at once. For celebrations, combine multiple stars and dyes into one rocket for layered color bursts.
Firework Rocket Command Examples
Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:firework_rocket 1
Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:firework_rocket 1
Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:firework_rocket 1
Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:firework_rocket
Firework Rocket FAQ
What is the item ID for Firework Rocket?
The item ID for Firework Rocket is minecraft:firework_rocket. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.
What is the numerical ID for Firework Rocket?
Firework Rocket has the historical numerical ID 401, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:firework_rocket instead.
How do I give myself Firework Rocket in Minecraft?
Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:firework_rocket 1 to give the nearest player one Firework Rocket. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.
How many Firework Rocket can stack in one slot?
Firework Rocket stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.
How do you craft Firework Rocket?
Firework Rocket is crafted on a crafting table with 1 gunpowder and 1 paper, which yields 3 Firework Rocket.
How do you make firework rockets for elytra?
Craft one paper with three gunpowder for duration-three rockets, and do not add a firework star. Equip elytra, start gliding, and use the rocket to boost. Starless rockets never explode, so boosting is damage-free.
Why do fireworks hurt me when I fly?
Your rockets contain a firework star, which makes them explode at the end of their burn and damages anything nearby, including you. Craft separate travel rockets from only paper and gunpowder and keep starred rockets for crossbows or displays.
How long does a firework rocket boost last?
Duration depends on gunpowder in the recipe: one, two, or three gunpowder gives flight duration one, two, or three. Duration three is the most gunpowder-efficient per second of boost and the default choice for long flights.
Sources and Data Review
Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .
