How To Make A Torch In Minecraft

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to make a torch in Minecraft!

Minecraft torches are non-solid blocks that give off light. They can also be used as a crafting ingredient to make a lantern, a jack o' lantern, an underwater torch, and different color torches.

How To Make A Torch Video Tutorial

Available Platforms

Edition	Platform	Available
Java Edition	Windows, Mac & Linux PC's	Yes
Bedrock Edition	Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android, Fire OS, Windows 10 PC's	Yes
Education Edition	Mac, iOs 12, Windows 10 PC's	Yes
PlayStation Edition	PlayStation 3 & 4	Yes

Materials Needed To Make A Torch

• 1 Coal or charcoal
• 1 Stick

Steps To Craft A Torch

1. Open Your Crafting Menu

First, let's open your crafting table in Minecraft. You should see the same grid as in the image below.

2. Add The Coal Or Charcoal And Stick To The Menu

In the crafting table, add the coal or charcoal and stick to the grid. You only need either 1 coal or 1 charcoal to make a torch.  You do NOT need both.

You must add the items to the crafting grid exactly as shown in the image below. In the 1st row, place down the coal or charcoal in the middle box. In the 2nd row place down the stick in the middle box. That's it! This is the Minecraft torch recipe.

Now that you've added the items to the crafting grid as described above, you'll notice 4 torches appear in the box on the right.

3. Move The Torches To Your Inventory

Lastly, you'll need to drag the torches down to your inventory so you can use them.

You now have 4 torches. A Minecraft torch is a non-solid block that gives off light.  They can also be used as a crafting ingredient to make a lantern, a jack o' lantern, an underwater torch, and different color torches.

Minecraft Torch Command

You can also use a Give Command to make a torch in Minecraft. The torch command is available in the following game editions:

• Java Edition
• Pocket Edition
• Xbox One
• Nintendo Switch
• Windows 10 Edition
• Education Edition

To run the torch command in Minecraft, open your chat window and enter the command below depending on the version you have.

Java Edition 1.13 and higher torch command

/give @p torch 1

PE, Xbox One, Switch, Win 10, Education Edition

/give @p torch 1 0

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