Redstone Torch
minecraft:redstone_torchThe Redstone Torch is a light source and power source that strongly powers the block above it and weakly powers adjacent blocks, making it the basic inverter (NOT gate) of redstone circuitry.
Uses
- Signal Inversion (NOT Gate) — Powering the block a torch is attached to turns the torch off, inverting the incoming signal — the basis of NOT gates, clocks, and countless redstone contraptions.
Found In
- Crafted, not naturally generated — Made by combining redstone dust and a stick at a crafting table; occasionally found in generated structures such as woodland mansions and ancient cities.
Drops
FAQ
What tool do I need to mine a Redstone Torch?
None — it breaks instantly with any tool or bare hands and always drops itself.
What is redstone torch burnout?
If a torch is forced to toggle state more than eight times within 60 game ticks, it temporarily locks off and ignores further changes, protecting against overly fast clock loops.
How much light does it give off?
A lit redstone torch emits light level 7, enough for basic illumination as well as circuit function.
How do I craft a Redstone Torch?
Place one redstone dust above one stick in a crafting grid to produce a redstone torch.
Tags
- hand_mineable
- overworld
- redstone_component