GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Charcoal is one of the more straightforward items to craft in Minecraft, but it still requires some legwork. It can be used for various vital things ...

In Minecraft, you can use charcoal to smelt ores, cook food, power a minecart with a furnace, or make torches. It is similar to coal and has a similar texture. However, you cannot stack charcoal with ...