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Jack o'Lantern

Jack o'Lantern

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The Jack o'Lantern is a carved pumpkin fitted with a torch, giving it the maximum light level of 15 — the brightest light source obtainable without redstone. It faces the direction it was placed and can melt nearby snow and ice.

1Hardness
1Blast Res.
axeBest Tool
15Light
noTransparent
yesRenewable

Uses

  • Golem Head — Placing a Jack o'Lantern as the final block atop a body of iron blocks or snow blocks spawns an Iron Golem or Snow Golem.
  • Portable Light Source — Crafted from a Carved Pumpkin and a Torch, it works underwater and is immune to mobs that avoid normal light sources.

Found In

  • Taiga Villages — Generates in pumpkin piles decorating taiga village houses.
  • Crafted — Combine a Carved Pumpkin with a Torch in a crafting grid.

Drops

FAQ

What tool do I need to mine a Jack o'Lantern?

Any tool works, though an axe is fastest. It always drops itself regardless of tool used.

Is a Jack o'Lantern flammable?

No. Unlike many wooden or plant blocks, it does not catch fire from nearby flames.

Can I wear a Jack o'Lantern as a helmet?

Not in survival since Java Edition 1.20-pre5; it can still be worn via commands, but Carved Pumpkins remain wearable normally.

What must be placed last when building a golem?

The Jack o'Lantern (or Carved Pumpkin) head must be the final block placed, or the golem will not spawn.

Tags

  • axe_mineable
  • overworld
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