Common

Building Block

Lava

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Lava is a common building block 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. This is a very hard block that takes significant time to mine.

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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

Block Properties

Internal IDminecraft:lava

CategoryBuilding Block

Stack Size64

Hardness100

Blast Resistance100

Transparent✓ Yes

Light Level15 / 15

Commands

Give Command

/give @p minecraft:lava 1

Set Block Command

/setblock ~ ~ ~ minecraft:lava

Mining Information

Required Tool

Any tool or hand

Mining Time

Varies by tool (base: 100s)

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 Lava?▼

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

Does Lava emit light?▼

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

Is Lava blast resistant?▼

Lava has a blast resistance of 100. It can withstand weak explosions but may be destroyed by stronger ones.

Is Lava transparent?▼

Yes, Lava 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 Lava?▼

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

About Lava

Lava is a common block in Minecraft, categorized as a building block block. The internal game ID for this block is minecraft:lava.

With a hardness of 100, Lava takes a considerable amount of time to mine.

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

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