Torch
A common light source that emits light level 14 and prevents hostile mob spawns nearby. Crafted from coal or charcoal and a stick.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version AddedAlpha
Item ID
Item IDtorch
Overview
Torch 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 Torch. This item was added to the game in the early Alpha development period.
In this database, Torch sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Torch stores up to 1,728 of them and a double chest holds 3,456, which matters when gathering enough for large builds. Torch additionally serves as a crafting ingredient for Jack o'Lantern and Lantern.
Crafting Recipe
Torch×4Crafting TableStation: Crafting Table
Yields: 4 items
Used to Craft
Torch is a crafting ingredient for 2 other items in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Jack o'Lantern
LanternHow to Obtain
- Crafting
- Naturally generated
Notes
Charcoal can be used in place of coal. Cannot be placed underwater and melts nearby snow and ice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Torch in Minecraft?
Torch is crafted at a Crafting Table using Coal and Stick, and each craft yields 4. It can also be obtained through Naturally generated.
What is Torch used for?
Torch is a crafting ingredient used to make Jack o'Lantern and Lantern.
How many Torch can you stack?
Torch stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Torch be enchanted?
No. Torch cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Torch added to Minecraft?
Torch was added in the early Alpha development period and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.