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Torch in Minecraft | MinecraftBible

Torch is a block in Minecraft 1.21.4, dropping Torch.

What is Torch?

Torch is a Minecraft block classified under the default material group. It has a hardness of 0 and a blast resistance of 0. It stacks up to 64 per inventory slot. It is a transparent block, meaning it doesn't fully block light or vision. Torch emits light level 14. Torch filters 0 levels of light passing through it, even though it is technically transparent.

Namespaced identifier: minecraft:torch. Command: /give @p minecraft:torch 1.

Torch drops

When broken, Torch drops:

Silk Touch preserves the block itself; Fortune increases quantity of ore-style drops but has no effect on ordinary blocks.

What Torch is used to craft

Torch appears as an ingredient in 2 known Minecraft recipes:

Block tags & properties

  • Transparent
  • Light Source
  • Hand-Mineable
  • Craftable
  • Crafting Material

Torch technical properties

  • Flammable: No
  • Burns from lava: No
  • Renewable: Yes
  • Emits light: Yes — luminance 14

Values sourced from Minecraft Wiki: Torch (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). Verified for Java Edition 1.21.4.

Torch natural generation

  • Generates in biomes / dimensions: Overworld

Technical properties

  • Namespaced ID: minecraft:torch
  • Material family: default
  • Hardness: 0
  • Blast resistance: 0
  • Stack size: 64
  • Transparent: Yes
  • Blocks light: 0
  • Emits light: 14
  • Diggable: Yes
  • Craftable: Yes
  • /give command: /give @p minecraft:torch 1

Overview

Torch is a block in Minecraft 1.21.4. This page covers mining requirements, real drop data, and crafting relevance.

Prerequisites and materials

  • Expect to collect Torch once it breaks.
  • This block emits light (level 14), so it's useful for lighting builds and preventing mob spawns nearby.

Step-by-step walkthrough

  1. Torch can be broken by hand or with any tool, though using a tool is usually faster.
  2. With the correct tool this takes about 0s to break (unenchanted); by hand it's roughly 0s.
  3. Torch is transparent, so light passes through and adjacent blocks won't be shaded by it.

Pro tips

  • Use /give @p minecraft:torch 1 in creative mode to prototype builds before committing resources.
  • No special tool is required, so hand-mining is a valid fallback in an emergency.

Difficulty and time commitment

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Estimated time per run: 1-5 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What tool do I need to mine Torch?

Torch can be broken by hand or with any tool - no specific tool tier is required.

What does Torch drop when mined?

Breaking Torch drops Torch.

How hard is Torch to mine?

Torch has a hardness value of 0. That works out to roughly 0s with the correct tool or 0s by hand (unenchanted, no Haste/Mining Fatigue).

Can I craft Torch?

Yes - this page lists 2 known crafting recipes for Torch.

What is Torch used to craft?

Torch is used as an ingredient in 2 other recipes.

What is the internal Minecraft ID for Torch?

The namespaced ID is minecraft:torch, usable with /setblock, /fill, and /give.

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