Common

Light Source

Lantern

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Lantern is a common light source block in Minecraft. It emits a light level of 15, making it useful as a light source. This is a transparent block, meaning light can pass through it.

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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 Lantern

Block Properties

Internal IDminecraft:lantern

CategoryLight Source

Stack Size64

Hardness3.5

Blast Resistance3.5

Transparent✓ Yes

Light Level15 / 15

Commands

Give Command

/give @p minecraft:lantern 1

Set Block Command

/setblock ~ ~ ~ minecraft:lantern

Mining Information

Required Tool

Any tool or hand

Mining Time

Varies by tool (base: 3.5s)

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 Lantern?▼

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

Does Lantern emit light?▼

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

Is Lantern blast resistant?▼

Lantern has a blast resistance of 3.5. It can be destroyed by most explosions.

Is Lantern transparent?▼

Yes, Lantern is a transparent block. Light passes through it, and mobs cannot spawn on transparent blocks. It also won't suffocate entities.

What is the Minecraft ID for Lantern?▼

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

About Lantern

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

With a hardness of 3.5, Lantern takes a moderate amount of time to mine.

As a transparent block, Lantern allows light to pass through it and prevents mobs from spawning on top of it.

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.