How to make a Shroomlight in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a shroomlight with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a shroomlight is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.

shroomlight

Let's explore how to add a shroomlight to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

A shroomlight 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 Shroomlight in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.16 - 1.19	Decoration Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Natural Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Functional Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.16.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Xbox Editions

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox One	1.16.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft PS Editions

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS4	1.16.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Nintendo

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Nintendo Switch	1.16.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.16.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Education Edition

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	1.17.30	Nature

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.

How to get a Shroomlight in Survival Mode

You can add a shroomlight to your inventory in Survival mode by finding a shroomlight and gathering it. So, let's get started!

1. Find a Shroomlight

First, you need to find a shroomlight in your Minecraft world. A shroomlight is found in the Nether in either the Warped Forest or the Crimson Forest.

Warped Forest

warped forest biome

Crimson Forest

crimson forest biome

This is what a shroomlight looks like:

shroomlight plant

2. Break the Shroomlight

The game control to break the shroomlight depends on the version of Minecraft:

For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the shroomlight.
For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the shroomlight.
For Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
For PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the shroomlight.
For Education Edition, left click and hold on the shroomlight.

shroomlight dropped

The shroomlight will break and a smaller shroomlight will float on the ground.

3. Pick up the Shroomlight

Make sure you pick up the shroomlight before it disappears.

shroomlight gathered

Once you pick up the shroomlight, it will appear in your hotbar.

shroomlight