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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:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes
Xbox 360	Yes
Xbox One	Yes
PS3	Yes
PS4	Yes
Wii U	Yes
Nintendo Switch	Yes
Windows 10 Edition	Yes
Education Edition	Yes

* 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

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.8 - 1.19	Decoration Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Functional Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	0.14.1 - 1.1.3	Tools
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.2 - 1.19.83	Items

Minecraft Xbox Editions

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox 360	TU35 - TU69	Decorations
Xbox One	CU23 - CU43	Decorations
Xbox One	1.2.5 - 1.19.83	Items

Minecraft PS Editions

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS3	1.26 - 1.76	Decorations
PS4	1.26 - 1.91	Decorations
PS4	1.14.0 - 1.19.83	Items

Minecraft Nintendo

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Wii U	Patch 3 - Patch 38	Decorations
Nintendo Switch	1.04 - 1.11	Decorations
Nintendo Switch	1.5.0 - 1.19.83	Items

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	0.14.1 - 1.1.3	Tools
Windows 10 Edition	1.2 - 1.19.83	Items

Minecraft Education Edition

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	0.14.2 - 1.0.18	Tools
Education Edition	1.0.21 - 1.17.30	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:

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

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 (minecraft:torch)	0	64	Java	1.8 - 1.12
	Torch (minecraft:torch)		64	Java	1.13 - 1.20.2

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 (minecraft:torch)	0	64	PE	1.0 - 1.20.0

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 (minecraft:torch)	0	64	Xbox One	1.6.0 - 1.20.0

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 (minecraft:torch)	0	64	PS4	1.14.0 - 1.20.0

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 (minecraft:torch)	0	64	Switch	1.6.0 - 1.20.0

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 (minecraft:torch)	0	64	Windows	1.0 - 1.20.0

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 (minecraft:torch)	0	64	Education	1.0 - 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 Torch

PE
Xbox
PS
Nintendo
Win10

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

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

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 and 1.20.2, 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 and 1.20.0, 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 and 1.20.0, 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 and 1.20.0, 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 and 1.20.0, 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 and 1.20.0, the /give command for Torch is:

/give @p torch 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0, 1.12.60, 1.14.31, 1.17.30 and 1.18.32, 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:

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Things to Do with Torches

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

How to Use a Torch

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