Overview
Torch is a light-emitting block in Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.4. Torch is made at a crafting table. A hardness of 0 means it is one of the quicker blocks to clear.
No specific tool is required to collect it. Broken correctly, it drops itself. It glows at light level 14, which is full-strength lighting for mob-proofing.
It is transparent, which matters when you are managing light levels. With a blast resistance of only 0 it will not survive an explosion. Sixty-four fit in one inventory slot.
The recipe calls for Coal and Stick. It is used to craft Jack o'Lantern and Lantern.
Properties
Torch has a blast resistance of 0, so any explosion nearby destroys it. It lets light through and emits light level 14. A single slot takes 64, the usual full stack.
- Transparent
- Yes
- Required tool
- Any
Crafting recipe
Crafting Table
Torch ×4
Drops
Mined with any, Torch drops itself.
Used to craft
Torch is an ingredient in 2 recipes, producing Jack o'Lantern and Lantern.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you get Torch in Minecraft?
Torch is crafted from Coal and Stick.
What tool do you need to break Torch?
No specific tool is required — Torch can be broken by hand.
Is Torch blast resistant?
Torch has a blast resistance of 0, so an explosion nearby will destroy it.
How many Torch fit in one stack?
Torch stacks to 64, so a single double chest holds 3,456 of them.
