Common

Light Source

Soul Lantern

Light SourceCommonLight SourceTransparent

Soul Lantern is a common light source 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.

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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 Soul Lantern

Block Properties

Internal IDminecraft:soul_lantern

CategoryLight Source

Stack Size64

Hardness3.5

Blast Resistance3.5

Transparent✓ Yes

Light Level10 / 15

Commands

Give Command

/give @p minecraft:soul_lantern 1

Set Block Command

/setblock ~ ~ ~ minecraft:soul_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 Level10

High brightness - useful for most lighting needs

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I break Soul Lantern?▼

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

Does Soul Lantern emit light?▼

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

Is Soul Lantern blast resistant?▼

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

Is Soul Lantern transparent?▼

Yes, Soul 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 Soul Lantern?▼

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

About Soul Lantern

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

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

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

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