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Common

Building Block

Lava Cauldron

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Lava Cauldron 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.

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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_cauldron

CategoryBuilding Block

Stack Size64

Hardness2

Blast Resistance2

Transparent✓ Yes

Light Level15 / 15

Commands

Give Command

/give @p minecraft:lava_cauldron 1

Set Block Command

/setblock ~ ~ ~ minecraft:lava_cauldron

Mining Information

Required Tool

Any tool or hand

Mining Time

Varies by tool (base: 2s)

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 Cauldron?▼

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

Does Lava Cauldron emit light?▼

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

Is Lava Cauldron blast resistant?▼

Lava Cauldron has a blast resistance of 2. It can be destroyed by most explosions.

Is Lava Cauldron transparent?▼

Yes, Lava Cauldron 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 Cauldron?▼

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

About Lava Cauldron

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

With a hardness of 2, Lava Cauldron takes a moderate amount of time to mine.

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

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