Copper Torch
Vanilla light block from the Copper Age drop (Java 1.21.9): 1 copper nugget, 1 coal and 1 stick craft 4 torches; light level 14, water extinguishes it.
Description
Flowing water removes Copper Torch on contact, and lava destroys it without a drop, so route channels and waterfalls around it. Because copper is renewable from drowned farms and copper ore, and coal or charcoal is easy to stock, Copper Torch is a reliable light source when wood is scarce. Use it to light mineshafts, mark waypoints on long roads, or accent copper-block builds for a unified palette. Stack size is 64, so a single inventory slot lights an entire wing.
Block properties
| Item ID |
minecraft:copper_torch
|
|---|---|
| /give command |
/give @p minecraft:copper_torch
|
| Stackable | Yes (64) |
| Best tool | Hand (any) |
| Renewable | Yes |
| Hardness | 0 |
| Blast resistance | 0 |
| Light level | 14 |
| Java Edition | 1.21.9 |
| Bedrock Edition | 1.21.111 |
Guide
How to craft and place Copper Torch in Minecraft
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1
Gather materials
Collect 1 Stick (from planks), 1 Coal or Charcoal, and 1 Copper Nugget (craft 1 copper ingot into 9 nuggets).
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2
Open a crafting grid
Use your inventory 2×2 or a crafting table 3×3. Both accept the recipe.
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3
Place the recipe
Put the Copper Nugget on top, the Coal (or Charcoal) in the middle and the Stick at the bottom of one column. Each craft yields 4 Copper Torches.
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4
Place the torch
Right-click on the top of a solid block or on a block side to mount it on the wall. Light level 14 spreads immediately.
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5
Keep it dry
Avoid flowing water and waterlogged areas — the torch is extinguished and removed on contact, and lava destroys it without a drop.
Copper Torch melts snow layers within 2 blocks and ice within 3 — keep the spacing in mind when building around snow and ice.
How to craft this block
Used in crafts
- Copper Lantern
Frequently asked questions
What is the recipe for Copper Torch?
Place 1 Copper Nugget, 1 Coal (or Charcoal) and 1 Stick in one column — nugget on top, stick at the bottom. Each craft yields 4 Copper Torches.
How much light does Copper Torch emit?
Light level 14 — identical to a standard Torch, enough to prevent hostile mob spawns within range.
Does water put Copper Torch out?
Yes. Flowing water and waterlogging extinguish and remove the torch, the same as a vanilla Torch; lava destroys it without a drop.
Which Minecraft version added Copper Torch?
Copper Torch was added in the Copper Age drop: Java Edition 1.21.9 and Bedrock Edition 1.21.111.
Can I place Copper Torch on walls?
Yes, right-click a block's side face to mount the torch as a wall variant.
Why use Copper Torch instead of a normal Torch?
Copper is renewable through drowned farms and copper ore, so Copper Torch is easy to mass-produce, and its copper tone matches copper-themed builds.
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