Common

Light Source

Jack o'Lantern

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Jack o'Lantern is a common light source block in Minecraft. It emits a light level of 15, making it useful as a light source.

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Version Timeline

Added in 1.21.1

Removed in 26.1-snapshot-7

1.21.11 1.21.10 1.21.9 1.21.8

Crafting Recipes

Recipe for Jack o'Lantern

Block Properties

Internal IDminecraft:jack_o_lantern

CategoryLight Source

Stack Size64

Hardness1

Blast Resistance1

Transparent✗ No

Light Level15 / 15

Commands

Give Command

/give @p minecraft:jack_o_lantern 1

Set Block Command

/setblock ~ ~ ~ minecraft:jack_o_lantern

Mining Information

Required Tool

Any tool or hand

Mining Time

Varies by tool (base: 1s)

Silk Touch

May give different drop

Fortune Effect

No effect

Light Properties

Light Level15

Maximum brightness - prevents mob spawning in a wide radius

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I break Jack o'Lantern?▼

Jack o'Lantern can be broken with any tool or by hand. However, using the appropriate tool will speed up the process.

Does Jack o'Lantern emit light?▼

Yes! Jack o'Lantern emits a light level of 15 out of 15. This makes it one of the brightest light sources in the game.

Is Jack o'Lantern blast resistant?▼

Jack o'Lantern has a blast resistance of 1. It can be destroyed by most explosions.

What is the Minecraft ID for Jack o'Lantern?▼

The internal Minecraft ID for Jack o'Lantern is "minecraft:jack_o_lantern". You can use this ID with commands like /setblock, /fill, and /give.

About Jack o'Lantern

Jack o'Lantern is a common block in Minecraft, categorized as a light source block. The internal game ID for this block is minecraft:jack_o_lantern.

With a hardness of 1, Jack o'Lantern takes relatively little time to mine.

Jack o'Lantern is a solid, opaque block that blocks light and allows mobs to spawn on its surface in dark conditions.

Jack o'Lantern emits light at level 15 out of 15, making it an excellent light source that can fully illuminate areas and prevent hostile mob spawning.