Lantern
A light source emitting light level 15 that can stand on the floor or hang from blocks and chains. Crafted from iron nuggets and a torch.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version Added1.14
Item ID
Item IDlantern
Overview
Lantern is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it and Naturally generated. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Lantern. This item was added to the game in version 1.14.
In this database, Lantern sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Lantern stores up to 1,728 of them and a double chest holds 3,456, which matters when gathering enough for large builds.
Crafting Recipe
LanternCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
How to Obtain
- Crafting
- Naturally generated
Notes
Can be waterlogged. Generates in villages, ruined portals and other structures.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Lantern in Minecraft?
Lantern is crafted at a Crafting Table using Iron Nugget and Torch. It can also be obtained through Naturally generated.
What is Lantern used for?
A light source emitting light level 15 that can stand on the floor or hang from blocks and chains. Crafted from iron nuggets and a torch.
How many Lantern can you stack?
Lantern stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Lantern be enchanted?
No. Lantern cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Lantern added to Minecraft?
Lantern was added in version 1.14 and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.