Torch
Torch — block.
Obtaining
Torches can also occur as generated light sources in mineshafts, villages, strongholds, igloos, woodland mansions, pillager outposts, ancient cities, and around some bonus chests. Their normal form is a placeable block with a separate wall-mounted variant.
Loot tableTorchDetailed drops are not published yet.| Mineshaft | Corridor supports |
|---|---|
| Village | Lamp posts and houses |
| Stronghold | Interior rooms |
| Igloo | Basement |
| Woodland mansion | Interior rooms |
| Pillager outpost | Top structures |
| Ancient city | Generated lighting |
| Natural context | Underground structures and villages |
| Wall form | Wall torch |
Breaking
The torch is instantly breakable and does not need a tool. It has no collision box, so players can walk through its space after placement.
| Hardness | 0 |
|---|---|
| Blast resistance | 0 |
| Breaking speed | Instant |
| Tool | None |
| Collision | None |
Crafting
crafting grid
Result
Torch× 4Ingredients match the published snapshot.
Usage
The block occupies a standard full volume and is shown with an isometric preview.
A torch emits light level 14 and can be placed on the top or side of most solid blocks. It has no collision box; water removes it while flowing lava destroys it without a drop. Its light melts snow nearby and ice at a slightly greater distance. Soul torches trade brightness for a blue flame, while redstone torches provide a weaker redstone-powered light source.
| Shape | Full cube |
|---|---|
| Rendering | Isometric preview |
| Light level | 14 |
| Placement | Floor or wall |
| Collision | None |
| Snow melting | Within 2 blocks |
| Ice melting | Within 3 blocks |
| Water | Removes the torch and drops it |
| Lava | Destroys the torch without a drop |
| Related light | Soul torch |
| Related signal | Redstone torch |
Crafting ingredient
Torches are used to make lanterns and jack o'lanterns. Their wall form is a placement state rather than a separate crafting ingredient.
Behavior
| Stack size | 64 |
|---|---|
| Luminance | 14 |
| Solid block | No |
| Transparent | Yes |
| State count | 1 |
Data values
The block uses `minecraft:torch`, keeps the same light level in its wall form, and uses a wood sound family. The wall form stores its facing direction separately from the floor form.
| Identifier | minecraft:torch |
|---|---|
| Version | Minecraft 26.2 |
| Blockstate | assets/minecraft/blockstates/torch.json |
| Loot table | TorchLoot table |
| Wall identifier | Wall Torchwall_torch |
| Light level | 14 |
| Sound family | Wood |
History
Torches began as the basic permanent light source and later spread through mineshafts, villages, strongholds, igloos, mansions, outposts and ancient cities. The wall form became a separate identifier when block states were flattened; soul, redstone and copper torches now cover alternate colour and signal roles.
- 26.2Block facts were published from the verified snapshot.Provenance: 918feb41c87c05a6f3e94e327fb01a82543180a2376b65610c6f0521456532a5
Gallery
See also
References
The page combines the local shaped recipe, the block's placement and light behaviour, and the Java reference's generated-structure list. Water, lava, snow and ice interactions remain explicit rather than hidden in a generic light summary.
| Source | Validated DeepMine snapshot |
|---|---|
| Snapshot ID | 918feb41c87c05a6f3e94e327fb01a82543180a2376b65610c6f0521456532a5 |
| Digest | cc547f62cc625bf5c9fc47cadb0706c6b9f8862ed161f326988c265f91c7f784 |
Navigation
Data and provenance
minecraft:torch
Snapshot digest verified.
cc547f62cc625bf5c9fc47cadb0706c6b9f8862ed161f326988c265f91c7f784Provenance and publication
- Readiness
- Pending
- Snapshot
- 918feb41c87c05a6f3e94e327fb01a82543180a2376b65610c6f0521456532a5
- Source set
- 918feb41c87c05a6f3e94e327fb01a82543180a2376b65610c6f0521456532a5
- Entity identifier
- minecraft:torch
- Digest
- cc547f62cc625bf5c9fc47cadb0706c6b9f8862ed161f326988c265f91c7f784
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