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Soul Torch

Soul Torch

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The Soul Torch is a light source that burns with a teal soul flame and sits on top of a block. It emits a light level of 10 — dimmer than a normal torch — and breaks instantly, dropping itself. It is crafted by adding soul soil or soul sand to a regular torch recipe.

0Hardness
0Blast Res.
handBest Tool
10Light
yesTransparent
noRenewable

Uses

  • Piglin Repellent — Placing soul torches near a build repels regular piglins (though not piglin brutes), letting you work in the Nether without provoking them.
  • Dim Lighting — Provides atmospheric teal illumination at light level 10, useful for decorative builds where a full-brightness torch would look too harsh.

Found In

  • Ancient Cities — Generates in ancient city chests, 1–15 per chest in the deep dark.
  • Crafting Table — Craft coal or charcoal on a stick over soul soil or soul sand for four torches.

Drops

FAQ

How is a Soul Torch different from a regular torch?

A soul torch emits light level 10 instead of 14, glows teal instead of orange, and requires soul soil or soul sand to craft.

Do Soul Torches repel piglins?

Yes. Regular piglins avoid soul torches and soul fire, but piglin brutes ignore them.

Can a Soul Torch melt ice or snow?

No. Its light level of 10 is below the level 12 threshold needed to melt snow or ice.

What tool mines a Soul Torch?

Any tool or your bare hand breaks it instantly, and it always drops itself as an item.

Tags

  • light_source
  • nether
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