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Redstone Torch
RedstoneCraftable

Redstone Torch

A constant redstone power source that inverts incoming signals, acting as a NOT gate. It is crafted from redstone dust on top of a stick.

Stack Size

64

Durability

N/A

Category

Redstone

Version Added

Alpha

Item ID

redstone_torch

Overview

Redstone Torch is a redstone component in the Redstone category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Redstone Torch. This item was added to the game in the early Alpha development period.

In this database, Redstone Torch sits alongside 28 other Redstone entries, each with its own page. As a redstone component, Redstone Torch is wired into contraptions and circuits; its behaviour is what gives builders the logic and timing to automate farms, doors, and machines. Redstone Torch is also a hub ingredient, feeding into 5 different recipes in this catalogue, so keeping a stock on hand unlocks a wide range of crafts.

Crafting Recipe

Redstone TorchRedstone TorchCrafting Table

Station: Crafting Table

Used to Craft

Redstone Torch is a crafting ingredient for 5 other items in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.

How to Obtain

  • Crafting

Notes

Turns off when the block it is attached to is powered, enabling NOT-gate logic.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you get Redstone Torch in Minecraft?

Redstone Torch is crafted at a Crafting Table using Redstone Dust and Stick.

What is Redstone Torch used for?

Redstone Torch is a crafting ingredient used to make Activator Rail, Redstone Comparator, Redstone Comparator, Redstone Repeater, and Redstone Repeater.

How many Redstone Torch can you stack?

Redstone Torch stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.

Can Redstone Torch be enchanted?

No. Redstone Torch cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.

When was Redstone Torch added to Minecraft?

Redstone Torch was added in the early Alpha development period and remains part of the Redstone category in the current 1.21 release.

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