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Soul Torch – Wiki Guide

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

In Minecraft, the soul torch is a new type of torch that was introduced in the Nether Update. It has a lower light level than the standard torch, but it can be used to scare away piglins.

Let’s explore how to make a soul torch.

Where to find a Soul Torch in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a soul torch 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 – 1.19.4	Functional Blocks

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.

Required Materials to make a Soul Torch

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a soul torch:

1 Stick

First, you will need 1 stick:

How to make a Stick

1 Charcoal or 1 Coal

Next, you will need either 1 charcoal or 1 coal:

How to make Charcoal
How to make Coal

1 Soul Soil or 1 Soul Sand

Next, you will need either 1 soul sand or 1 soul soil:

How to make Soul Sand
How to make Soul Soil

How to craft a Soul Torch in Survival Mode

1. Open the Crafting Menu

First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3×3 crafting grid that looks like this:

2. Add Items to make a Soul Torch

In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3×3 crafting grid. To make a soul torch, you will need to place specific items in the grid. It is important that the items are placed in the exact pattern as our example images. Changing the pattern of boxes that are filled will change the item that is crafted.

There are 4 patterns you can use as a crafting recipe for a soul torch:

Pattern 1

With this pattern, there should be 1 coal, 1 stick and 1 soul soil.

Pattern 2

With this pattern, there should be 1 coal, 1 stick and 1 soul sand.

Pattern 3

With this pattern, there should be 1 charcoal, 1 stick and 1 soul soil.

Pattern 4

With this pattern, there should be 1 charcoal, 1 stick and 1 soul sand.

Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the 4 soul torches will appear in the box to the right.

3. Move the Soul Torches to Inventory

Once you have crafted soul torches, you need to move the new items to your inventory.

Congratulations, you have made a soul torch in Minecraft!