Common

Nether

Soul Fire

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Soul Fire is a common nether block in Minecraft. It emits a light level of 10, making it useful as a light source. This is a transparent block, meaning light can pass through it. This block breaks instantly when mined.

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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:soul_fire

CategoryNether

Stack Size64

Hardness0

Blast Resistance0

Transparent✓ Yes

Light Level10 / 15

Commands

Give Command

/give @p minecraft:soul_fire 1

Set Block Command

/setblock ~ ~ ~ minecraft:soul_fire

Mining Information

Required Tool

Any tool or hand

Mining Time

Instant

Silk Touch

May give different drop

Fortune Effect

No effect

Light Properties

Light Level10

High brightness - useful for most lighting needs

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I break Soul Fire?▼

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

Does Soul Fire emit light?▼

Yes! Soul Fire emits a light level of 10 out of 15. This makes it a good light source in the game.

Is Soul Fire blast resistant?▼

Soul Fire has a blast resistance of 0. It can be destroyed by most explosions.

Is Soul Fire transparent?▼

Yes, Soul Fire 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 Soul Fire?▼

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

About Soul Fire

Soul Fire is a common block in Minecraft, categorized as a nether block. The internal game ID for this block is minecraft:soul_fire.

Soul Fire breaks instantly when mined, requiring no tools.

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

Soul Fire emits light at level 10 out of 15, making it a good light source for most building purposes.