Torch
minecraft:torchThe Torch is a simple, non-solid light source crafted from coal or charcoal and a stick. It emits a light level of 14 and can be attached to the top or side of most solid blocks, making it the most common early-game lighting solution.
Uses
- Jack o'Lantern — Combine a torch with a carved pumpkin to craft a jack o'lantern light source.
- Lantern — Combine a torch with 8 iron nuggets to craft a lantern, a brighter hanging or standable light source.
Found In
- Crafting table — Craft 1 coal or charcoal with 1 stick to produce 4 torches.
- Generated structures — Found in mineshafts (65.7% chance), villages, strongholds, igloos, woodland mansions, pillager outposts, and ancient cities.
Drops
- torch× 1
FAQ
What tool do I need to mine a Torch?
None. Torches have zero hardness and instantly break with any tool or bare hands, always dropping themselves.
What happens if the block a Torch is attached to is removed?
The torch breaks and drops as an item, since it needs a solid attachment block to stay placed.
Does a Torch melt snow and ice nearby?
Yes. It melts snow within 2 blocks and ice within 3 blocks, measured by taxicab distance.
Can gravity-affected blocks fall onto a Torch?
No. Sand, gravel, and other falling blocks will not fall if a torch occupies the space directly below them.
Tags
- overworld
- nether
- end
- non_solid