Light
minecraft:lightThe Light block is an invisible, non-solid block that only emits light at a configurable level from 0 to 15. It has no hitbox and cannot be mined or destroyed by conventional means.
Uses
- Custom Map Lighting — Place light blocks to illuminate an area without a visible light source, or combine with water for underwater lighting since it is waterloggable.
Found In
- Creative Inventory — Available in the Creative menu (Java Edition) with cheats enabled, or via /give commands.
- Commands — Obtain with /give @s minecraft:light[block_state={level:"15"}] on Java, or /give @s light_block 1 15 on Bedrock.
FAQ
Can I mine a Light block?
No. It has no drop and cannot be broken like normal blocks; it is removed only by placing another block in its space.
Is the Light block available in Survival?
No, it is a technical block obtainable only through the Creative inventory (with cheats enabled) or commands.
Can withers or the ender dragon destroy it?
No, its extremely high blast resistance makes it immune to explosions, including wither and dragon attacks.
Does it stop water from flowing?
It can be waterlogged, allowing water to occupy the same space while the light still emits normally.
Tags
- blast_resistant