How to make a Soul Torch in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a soul torch with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, the soul torch is a new type of torch that was introduced in the Nether Update. It has a lower light level than the standard torch, but it can be used to scare away piglins.
Let's explore how to make a soul torch.
Supported Platforms
A soul torch is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
Platform | Supported (Version*) |
Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes (1.16) |
Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes (1.16.0) |
Xbox 360 | No |
Xbox One | Yes (1.16.0) |
PS3 | No |
PS4 | Yes (1.16.0) |
Wii U | No |
Nintendo Switch | Yes (1.16.0) |
Windows 10 Edition | Yes (1.16.0) |
Education Edition | Yes (1.17.30) |
* 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 Soul Torch in Creative Mode
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 Soul Torch
In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a soul torch:
1 Stick
First, you will need 1 stick:
1 Charcoal or 1 Coal
Next, you will need either 1 charcoal or 1 coal:
1 Soul Soil or 1 Soul Sand
Next, you will need either 1 soul sand or 1 soul soil:
How to craft a Soul 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:
2. Add Items to make a Soul Torch
In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a soul torch, you will need to place specific items in the grid. It is important that the items are placed in the exact pattern as our example images. Changing the pattern of boxes that are filled will change the item that is crafted.
There are 4 patterns you can use as a crafting recipe for a soul torch:
Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the 4 soul torches will appear in the box to the right.
3. Move the Soul Torches to Inventory
Once you have crafted soul torches, you need to move the new items to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made a soul torch in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, a soul torch has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Soul Torch (minecraft:soul_torch) |
|
64 |
Java |
1.16 - 1.20.2 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, a soul torch has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Soul Torch (minecraft:soul_torch) |
0 |
64 |
PE |
1.16.0 - 1.20.0 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, a soul torch has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Soul Torch (minecraft:soul_torch) |
0 |
64 |
Xbox One |
1.16.0 - 1.20.0 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, a soul torch has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Soul Torch (minecraft:soul_torch) |
0 |
64 |
PS4 |
1.16.0 - 1.20.0 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, a soul torch has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Soul Torch (minecraft:soul_torch) |
0 |
64 |
Switch |
1.16.0 - 1.20.0 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, a soul torch has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Soul Torch (minecraft:soul_torch) |
0 |
64 |
Windows |
1.16.0 - 1.20.0 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, a soul torch has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Soul Torch (minecraft:soul_torch) |
0 |
64 |
Education |
1.17.30 - 1.18.32 |
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 Soul Torch
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), the block states for Soul 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 Soul 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 Soul 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 Soul 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 Soul 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 Soul Torch
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20 and 1.20.2, the /give command for Soul Torch is:
/give @p soul_torch 1
Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0, the /give command for Soul Torch is:
/give @p soul_torch 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft Xbox One 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0, the /give command for Soul Torch is:
/give @p soul_torch 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft PS4 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0, the /give command for Soul Torch is:
/give @p soul_torch 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1 and 1.20.0, the /give command for Soul Torch is:
/give @p soul_torch 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0, the /give command for Soul Torch is:
/give @p soul_torch 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.17.30 and 1.18.32, the /give command for Soul Torch is:
/give @p soul_torch 1 0
Things to Make with Soul Torches
You can use soul torches to make items in Minecraft such as: