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How to Make Copper Torch in Minecraft

Copper Torch — Minecraft block

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.

Block ID minecraft:copper_torch
Mod Vanilla
Game versions
26.1.2

Description

Copper Torch is a vanilla light-source block added in the Copper Age drop — Java Edition 1.21.9 and Bedrock Edition 1.21.111. It emits light level 14, the same as a standard Torch, and melts snow layers within 2 blocks and ice within 3. The recipe combines 1 Copper Nugget, 1 Coal (or Charcoal) and 1 Stick in one column, producing 4 Copper Torches per craft. The block attaches to the top or the side of solid blocks, breaks instantly with bare hands, and drops itself; it is also used to craft Copper Lanterns.
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

  1. 1

    Gather materials

    Collect 1 Stick (from planks), 1 Coal or Charcoal, and 1 Copper Nugget (craft 1 copper ingot into 9 nuggets).

  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 on top, the Coal (or Charcoal) in the middle and the Stick at the bottom of one column. Each craft yields 4 Copper Torches.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

Tip

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

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

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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.