Wall Torch
minecraft:wall_torchA wall torch is a torch attached to the side of a block instead of standing on top of one. It provides the same permanent, renewable light as a standing torch and is one of the earliest and most common light sources in the game.
Uses
- Jack o'Lantern — Combine a torch with a carved pumpkin to craft a jack o'lantern, a brighter decorative light source.
- Lantern — Torches craft into lanterns with iron nuggets, giving a hangable light source with a longer break/place range.
Found In
- Crafted from Coal or Charcoal — One coal or charcoal plus one stick crafts 4 torches.
- Mineshafts, Villages, Strongholds — Naturally generates as wall torches in these structures and appears in mineshaft and trial chamber chest loot.
Drops
- torch× 1
FAQ
What tool do I need to mine a Wall Torch?
None — any tool or bare hands breaks it instantly, and it always drops itself as an item.
How do I craft Torches?
Combine 1 coal (or charcoal) with 1 stick in a crafting grid to produce 4 torches.
Does a Wall Torch melt snow or ice?
Yes, like standing torches, wall torches melt nearby snow layers and ice within a short radius.
Why place a Wall Torch instead of a standing Torch?
A torch automatically becomes a wall torch when placed against the side of a block rather than on top of one — useful for lighting walls, corridors, and mineshaft supports.
Tags
- overworld
- nether
- non_solid
- light_source