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How to Craft Torch in Minecraft

Torches provide light level 14 and prevent hostile mob spawns in a wide area around them.

Crafting Recipe

Crafting Table
CoalCoal
StickStick
TorchTorchTorchx4

Materials Needed

ItemAmountWhere to Find
Coal1Mine coal ore or smelt logs
Stick1Craft from planks

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Open your Crafting Table to access the 3x3 crafting grid.
  2. Arrange the ingredients in the crafting grid following the pattern shown above.
  3. Place Coal in: row 1, column 2.
  4. Place Stick in: row 2, column 2.
  5. Collect your Torch (x4) from the output slot.

Uses for Torch

  • Light source with level 14
  • Preventing mob spawns
  • Melting snow and ice

View detailed item stats, durability and properties for Torch on the Astroworld Items Database.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to craft Torch?
You need 1 Coal, 1 Stick. Use a Crafting Table to craft it.
How many Torch does the recipe produce?
This recipe produces 4 Torch per craft.
What is Torch used for?
Light source with level 14. Preventing mob spawns. Melting snow and ice.
What version of Minecraft added Torch?
Torch was added in Minecraft Alpha.

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