GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Charcoal is one of the more straightforward items to craft in ...

We’ve tested a bunch of methods, but this one takes the prize for simplicity. In this video, we walk through how we make high-quality charcoal using just a few tools and some well-chosen wood. From ...

Charcoal has two primary uses in Minecraft, and it essentially serves as a fuel source in any Furnace, Smoker, or Blast Furnace. If you do not already have a Furnace, crafting one is straightforward.