How to Make a Torch in Minecraft
As you probably know, there are various monsters in Minecraft that appear when it’s dark. To combat that, players make and place differentlight source blocks. The most basic and iconic block out of all of them is our trusty little torch. Everyone uses it, and for a good reason. So if you’re someone suffering from the dark, learn how to make a torch in Minecraft right here.
Prerequisites to Make Torches in Minecraft
Unfortunately, you cannot make a singular torch, as the recipe allows you to make four at a time. This is great, as you’ll probably need a bunch. To make a torch in Minecraft, you will need the following:
Yes, that’s it. Sticks are items you get by combining two planks orbamboovertically in the crafting grid. The coal is an item you can get by mining naturally generated coal ore.
Check out ourMinecraft ore distribution guideto find out where those ores can be. Charcoal is an easily renewable version of coal, which can be obtained by smelting logs in afurnace.
How to Make Torches in Minecraft
Torch recipe is so simple you don’t even need aMinecraft crafting table. All that’s needed is two vertically adjacent slots. So, follow the steps below to make torches in Minecraft:
How to Find Torches in Minecraft
Beside crafting torches, you may also find them in several different places. First of all, they naturally generate in some structures that include:
Torches also generate inside chests of villages and mineshafts.
How to Use a Torch in Minecraft
To use a torch in Minecraft, you’ll need to place it down. You can place it on top of a solid block or attached to a solid block’s side. Then, it’ll start emittinglight level of 14.
This means that an area around the torch will bespawn-proofed, up to 14 blocks in each cardinal direction. So, even one torch can be very useful, especially in lighting up a small cave. Apart from the light properties, torches are also part of two crafting recipes. Those are:
And with that, you now know how to make torches in Minecraft! If this was a helpful guide, don’t forget to share it with your friends. Until next time, happy mining and crafting!
One torch directly on top of the spawner is enough to stop it from summoning hostile mobs.
Torches only stop mobs from spawning. They cannot freeze nor repel mobs.
No, torches will never burn out and will emit light indefinitely.
Radojka Travar
I’m a gaming enthusiast with a strong passion for writing. My expertise lies in creating simple, to the point and clear content teaching you about various features, mechanics and community-based inventions related to Minecraft. In spare time, I love flying around in my Minecraft world and exploring stories of other pixelated games.
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