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How to make a Torch in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a torch with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, torches are an important basic item in your inventory and there are two recipes to craft a torch.

torch

Let's explore how to make a torch.

Supported Platforms

A torch is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)Yes
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)Yes
Xbox 360 Xbox 360Yes
Xbox One Xbox OneYes
PS3 PS3Yes
PS4 PS4Yes
Wii U Wii UYes
Nintendo Switch Nintendo SwitchYes
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 EditionYes
Education Edition Education EditionYes

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable. NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find a Torch in Creative Mode

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  • PE
  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a torch in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)1.8 - 1.19Decoration Blocks Decoration Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)1.19.3 - 1.21.9Functional Blocks Functional Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find a torch in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)0.14.1 - 1.1.3Tools Tools
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)1.2 - 1.21.90Items Items

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find a torch in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Xbox 360 Xbox 360TU35 - TU69Decorations Decorations
Xbox One Xbox OneCU23 - CU43Decorations Decorations
Xbox One Xbox One1.2.5 - 1.21.90Items Items

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find a torch in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
PS3 PS31.26 - 1.76Decorations Decorations
PS4 PS41.26 - 1.91Decorations Decorations
PS4 PS41.14.0 - 1.21.90Items Items

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find a torch in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Wii U Wii UPatch 3 - Patch 38Decorations Decorations
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch1.04 - 1.11Decorations Decorations
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch1.5.0 - 1.21.90Items Items

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find a torch in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 Edition0.14.1 - 1.1.3Tools Tools
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 Edition1.2 - 1.21.90Items Items

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find a torch in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Education Edition Education Edition0.14.2 - 1.0.18Tools Tools
Education Edition Education Edition1.0.21 - 1.21.03Items Items

Definitions

  • Platform is the platform that applies.
  • Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
  • Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

Required Materials to make a Torch

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a torch:

charcoal 1 Charcoal stick 1 Stick coal 1 Coal TIP: You can use either coal or charcoal to make a torch! You don't need them both.

How to craft a Torch in Survival Mode

1. Open the Crafting Menu

First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3x3 crafting grid that looks like this:

3x3 crafting area

2. Add Items to make a Torch

There are two recipes to make a torch. The first recipe uses 1 stick and 1 coal and the second recipe uses 1 stick and 1 charcoal. Both recipes will create 4 torches at a time.

In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a torch, place 1 coal/charcoal and 1 stick in the 3x3 crafting grid.

When making a torch, it is important that the coal/charcoal and the stick are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the first row, the coal/charcoal should be in the middle box. In the second row, the stick should be in the middle box. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a torch.

Recipe with Coal

Crafting recipe for torch

Recipe with Charcoal

Crafting recipe for torch

Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the 4 torches will appear in the box to the right.

torch

3. Move the Torch to Inventory

Once you have crafted torches, you need to move the new items to your inventory.

Completed torch

Congratulations, you have made a torch in Minecraft!

Item ID and Name

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Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, a torch has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
torch Torch(minecraft:torch) 0 64 Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java 1.8 - 1.12
torch Torch(minecraft:torch) 64 Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java 1.13 - 1.21.9

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, a torch has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
torch Torch(minecraft:torch) 0 64 Pocket Edition (PE) PE 1.0 - 1.21.111

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, a torch has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
torch Torch(minecraft:torch) 0 64 Xbox One Xbox One 1.6.0 - 1.21.111

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, a torch has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
torch Torch(minecraft:torch) 0 64 PS4 PS4 1.14.0 - 1.21.111

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, a torch has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
torch Torch(minecraft:torch) 0 64 Nintendo Switch Switch 1.6.0 - 1.21.111

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, a torch has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
torch Torch(minecraft:torch) 0 64 Windows 10 Edition Windows 1.0 - 1.21.111

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, a torch has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
torch Torch(minecraft:torch) 0 64 Education Edition Education 1.0 - 1.21.03

Definitions

  • Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
  • Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
  • Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
  • Platform is the platform that applies.
  • Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.

Block States for Torch

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Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), the block states for Torch are:

Block State Value Default Required Example Description
torch_facing_direction west Yes No ["torch_facing_direction"="west"]Torch is facing West
torch_facing_direction east No No ["torch_facing_direction"="east"]Torch is facing East
torch_facing_direction north No No ["torch_facing_direction"="north"]Torch is facing North
torch_facing_direction south No No ["torch_facing_direction"="south"]Torch is facing South
torch_facing_direction top No No ["torch_facing_direction"="top"]Torch is on a block

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One, the block states for Torch are:

Block State Value Default Required Example Description
torch_facing_direction west Yes No ["torch_facing_direction"="west"]Torch is facing West
torch_facing_direction east No No ["torch_facing_direction"="east"]Torch is facing East
torch_facing_direction north No No ["torch_facing_direction"="north"]Torch is facing North
torch_facing_direction south No No ["torch_facing_direction"="south"]Torch is facing South
torch_facing_direction top No No ["torch_facing_direction"="top"]Torch is on a block

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4, the block states for Torch are:

Block State Value Default Required Example Description
torch_facing_direction west Yes No ["torch_facing_direction"="west"]Torch is facing West
torch_facing_direction east No No ["torch_facing_direction"="east"]Torch is facing East
torch_facing_direction north No No ["torch_facing_direction"="north"]Torch is facing North
torch_facing_direction south No No ["torch_facing_direction"="south"]Torch is facing South
torch_facing_direction top No No ["torch_facing_direction"="top"]Torch is on a block

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch, the block states for Torch are:

Block State Value Default Required Example Description
torch_facing_direction west Yes No ["torch_facing_direction"="west"]Torch is facing West
torch_facing_direction east No No ["torch_facing_direction"="east"]Torch is facing East
torch_facing_direction north No No ["torch_facing_direction"="north"]Torch is facing North
torch_facing_direction south No No ["torch_facing_direction"="south"]Torch is facing South
torch_facing_direction top No No ["torch_facing_direction"="top"]Torch is on a block

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition, the block states for Torch are:

Block State Value Default Required Example Description
torch_facing_direction west Yes No ["torch_facing_direction"="west"]Torch is facing West
torch_facing_direction east No No ["torch_facing_direction"="east"]Torch is facing East
torch_facing_direction north No No ["torch_facing_direction"="north"]Torch is facing North
torch_facing_direction south No No ["torch_facing_direction"="south"]Torch is facing South
torch_facing_direction top No No ["torch_facing_direction"="top"]Torch is on a block

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition, the block states for Torch are:

Block State Value Default Required Example Description
torch_facing_direction west Yes No ["torch_facing_direction"="west"]Torch is facing West
torch_facing_direction east No No ["torch_facing_direction"="east"]Torch is facing East
torch_facing_direction north No No ["torch_facing_direction"="north"]Torch is facing North
torch_facing_direction south No No ["torch_facing_direction"="south"]Torch is facing South
torch_facing_direction top No No ["torch_facing_direction"="top"]Torch is on a block

Definitions

  • Block State is the internal name for the block state.
  • Value is the value for the block state.
  • Default indicates that it is the default, if omitted.
  • Required indicates that it must be included in command to properly identify this item/block.
  • Example shows how to format the block state to be used in the /fill, /setblock, /clone, or /testforblock command.

Give Command for Torch

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Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20, 1.21 and 1.21.9, the /give command for Torch is:

/give @p torch 1

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Torch is:

/give @p torch 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.111, the /give command for Torch is:

/give @p torch 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.111, the /give command for Torch is:

/give @p torch 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.111, the /give command for Torch is:

/give @p torch 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.111, the /give command for Torch is:

/give @p torch 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.111, the /give command for Torch is:

/give @p torch 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0, 1.14.31, 1.17.30, 1.18.32, 1.19.52, 1.20.10 and 1.21.03, the /give command for Torch is:

/give @p torch 1 0

Things to Make with Torches

You can use torches to make items in Minecraft such as:

jack o'lantern How to make a Jack o'Lantern lantern How to make a Lantern blue torch How to make Blue Torch (Chemistry) green torch How to make Green Torch (Chemistry) purple torch How to make Purple Torch (Chemistry) red torch How to make Red Torch (Chemistry) underwater torch How to make Underwater Torch (Chemistry)

Things to Do with Torches

Here are some activities that you can do with torches in Minecraft:

use torch How to Use a Torch

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