Overview
Lava is a Nether block in Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.4. It emits light level 15 — bright enough on its own to stop hostile mobs spawning nearby.
Properties
Lava has a blast resistance of 100, which is high enough to survive a creeper or a TNT charge at point-blank range. It lets light through and emits light level 15.
- Required tool
- Any
- Renewable
- Yes
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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.
Is Lava renewable?
Yes — you can keep producing Lava in one world, so building with it will not exhaust the supply.
