Overview
Lava counts as a Nether block in Minecraft 1.21.4. It glows at light level 15, which is full-strength lighting for mob-proofing.
Properties
- Hardness
- 100
- Blast resistance
- 100
- Light level
- 15
- Transparent
- Yes
- Required tool
- Any
Frequently asked questions
How do you get Lava in Minecraft?
Lava generates naturally in the world and does not drop anything without Silk Touch.
What tool do you need to break Lava?
No specific tool is required — Lava can be broken by hand.
Is Lava blast resistant?
Lava has a blast resistance of 100, so it survives creeper and TNT explosions.
