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.

soul torch

Let's explore how to make a soul torch.

Supported Platforms

A soul torch is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)Yes (1.16)
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)Yes (1.16.0)
Xbox 360 Xbox 360No
Xbox One Xbox OneYes (1.16.0)
PS3 PS3No
PS4 PS4Yes (1.16.0)
Wii U Wii UNo
Nintendo Switch Nintendo SwitchYes (1.16.0)
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 EditionYes (1.16.0)
Education Edition Education EditionYes (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

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:

3x3 crafting area

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:

Pattern 1

With this pattern, there should be 1 coal, 1 stick and 1 soul soil.

Crafting recipe for soul torch

Pattern 2

With this pattern, there should be 1 coal, 1 stick and 1 soul sand.

Crafting recipe for soul torch

Pattern 3

With this pattern, there should be 1 charcoal, 1 stick and 1 soul soil.

Crafting recipe for soul torch

Pattern 4

With this pattern, there should be 1 charcoal, 1 stick and 1 soul sand.

Crafting recipe for 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.

soul torch

3. Move the Soul Torches to Inventory

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

Completed soul torch

Congratulations, you have made a soul torch in Minecraft!

Item ID and Name

Block States for Soul Torch

Give Command for Soul Torch

Things to Make with Soul Torches

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