Copper Torch — Minecraft block

Copper Torch

Vanilla Minecraft 26.1.2 light block crafted from 1 stick and 1 copper nugget; light level 14, water extinguishes it.

Block ID minecraft:copper_torch
Mod Vanilla
Game versions
26.1.2

Description

Copper Torch is a vanilla light-source block added in Minecraft 26.1.2 ("Tiny Takeover"). It emits the same light level 14 as a standard Torch, but its sconce is forged from a copper nugget instead of coal, giving it a distinctive copper-colored handle that fits perfectly into industrial, steampunk, and rustic builds. Players craft it by stacking 1 Copper Nugget on top of 1 Stick in any crafting grid, producing 1 Copper Torch per craft. The block can be placed on top of any solid surface or attached to a block side like a regular Torch, and it is instantly broken with bare hands, dropping itself. Flowing water extinguishes it on contact, so route channels and waterfalls around it. Because copper is renewable from drowned, copper ore, and copper farms, Copper Torch is an excellent alternative when coal is scarce in deserts, snowy biomes, or post-cave-mining bases. Use it to light up mineshafts, decorate medieval keeps, 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.

Guide

How to craft and place Copper Torch in Minecraft

  1. 1

    Gather materials

    Collect 1 Stick (from planks) and 1 Copper Nugget (smelt copper ingot in a stonecutter recipe or break a copper ingot down via crafting).

  2. 2

    Open a crafting grid

    Use your inventory 2×2 or a crafting table 3×3. Both accept the recipe.

  3. 3

    Place the recipe

    Put the Copper Nugget directly on top of the Stick in the same column. You will get 1 Copper Torch per craft.

  4. 4

    Place the torch

    Right-click on the top of a solid block or on a block side to mount it on a wall. Light level 14 spreads immediately.

  5. 5

    Keep it dry

    Avoid flowing water and waterlogged areas — the torch is extinguished and removed on contact, just like a vanilla Torch.

Tip

Copper is renewable through drowned farms and copper ore — perfect for biomes where coal is scarce.

How to craft this block

Ingredients: Copper Nugget Copper Nugget x1
Coal Coal x1
Stick Stick x1
Crafting
Copper Nugget
Coal
Stick
Copper Torch
4
Copper Torch

Used in crafts

  • Copper Lantern

Related blocks

Frequently asked questions

What is the recipe for Copper Torch?

Place 1 Copper Nugget on top of 1 Stick in a 2×2 inventory grid or 3×3 crafting table. You receive 1 Copper Torch per craft.

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.

Which Minecraft version added Copper Torch?

It was added in Minecraft 26.1.2, the spring 2026 "Tiny Takeover" vanilla drop.

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 great when coal is scarce and as a decorative accent for copper-themed builds.