Lava, bow, and dynamite: a recipe for an explosive Minecraft experiment

Hey everyone! Sometimes Minecraft teases the brain so much that the first thought is, “what if I do something crazy and stack up on records?” Honestly, the idea hit me out of nowhere: what if I make a skeleton light TNT over a pit of creepers—not with a normal shot, but with an arrow through lava? Got the picture? So I thought, why not run this “lab” work in practice!

Setup: Creepers Below, Lava in the Middle, Skeleton in Ambush

Staging this scene is an art of its own! First I gather creepers by hand and, like a director, herd them into a pre-dug pit. Above the pit I carefully hang several TNT blocks—no “green head” should be left out! Between the TNT and the skeleton I place a wall of lava so arrows don’t just fly—they ignite. Now the hardest part: bait the skeleton archer into taking the shot. He grumbles and squints, but when he finally locks onto me, I’m ready to dance from excitement.

Moments of Tension: The Skeleton Takes the Shot

Here it is, the decisive moment! I flicker into the skeleton’s line of sight, he draws the string, and releases an arrow straight through the lava column. The arrow ignites instantly, and the TNT fuse sparks right before my eyes! Even my cat peeked from behind the monitor—that’s how quiet I went. The explosion is perfect: the screen shuddered, the audio jolted, and I watched eagerly to see if anything flew off that shouldn’t.

Results: What Did I Find in the Pit?

When the smoke cleared, truth time arrived. I go down and—honestly—I was thrilled: enough records for a small party! That scatter of discs was pure joy. And it seems everything worked: the skeleton lit the TNT through the lava, the creepers exploded, and the records stayed! An experimenter’s dream come true.

A Few Tips for the Brave

If you decide to repeat my run—here are a couple of fresh tips. Key point: pick a skeleton with a clear line of sight and steady aim. Place the lava so arrows ignite for sure. Don’t stand too close—one wrong move and your inventory is in shreds. And don’t skimp on TNT, but keep yourself outside the blast radius!

Final Thoughts: Why More Experiments Like This Are a Plus

It may feel like a caper, but it was absolutely worth it! Sometimes game rules meet a bit of madness, and in return you get mountains of loot and a bag full of impressions. So don’t be afraid to get creative, and if you’ve tried something similar—share it! Maybe your tip will point me to the next “explosive” experiment.