Soul Torch
A torch with a blue flame that emits light level 10 and repels piglins. Crafted from coal or charcoal, a stick and soul sand or soul soil.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version Added1.16
Item ID
Item IDsoul_torch
Overview
Soul Torch is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Soul Torch. This item was added to the game in version 1.16.
In this database, Soul Torch sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Soul Torch stores up to 1,728 of them and a double chest holds 3,456, which matters when gathering enough for large builds. Soul Torch additionally serves as a crafting ingredient for Soul Lantern.
Crafting Recipe
Soul Torch×4Crafting TableStation: Crafting Table
Yields: 4 items
Used to Craft
Soul Torch is a crafting ingredient for 1 other item in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Soul LanternHow to Obtain
- Crafting
Notes
Either soul sand or soul soil works as the bottom ingredient, and charcoal can substitute for coal. Unlike normal torches it cannot melt snow or ice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Soul Torch in Minecraft?
Soul Torch is crafted at a Crafting Table using Coal, Stick, and Soul Sand, and each craft yields 4.
What is Soul Torch used for?
Soul Torch is a crafting ingredient used to make Soul Lantern.
How many Soul Torch can you stack?
Soul Torch stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Soul Torch be enchanted?
No. Soul Torch cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Soul Torch added to Minecraft?
Soul Torch was added in version 1.16 and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.