Soul Torch – Wiki Guide

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!

Item ID and Name

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, a soul torch has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Soul Torch (minecraft:soul_torch)		64	Java	1.16 – 1.19.4

• Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
• Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
• Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
• Platform is the platform that applies.
• Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.

Block States for Soul Torch

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), the block states for Soul Torch are:

Block State	Value	Type	Default	Required	Example	Description
torch_facing_direction	west	string	Yes	No	[“torch_facing_direction”:“west”]	Torch is facing West
torch_facing_direction	east	string	No	No	[“torch_facing_direction”:“east”]	Torch is facing East
torch_facing_direction	north	string	No	No	[“torch_facing_direction”:“north”]	Torch is facing North
torch_facing_direction	south	string	No	No	[“torch_facing_direction”:“south”]	Torch is facing South
torch_facing_direction	top	string	No	No	[“torch_facing_direction”:“top”]	Torch is on a block

• Block State is the internal name for the block state.
• Value is the value for the block state.
• Type can be string, integer, or boolean. Strings must be wrapped in quotation marks. Integers are numbers. Booleans are either true or false.
• Default indicates that it is the default, if omitted.
• Required indicates that it must be included in command to properly identify this item/block.
• Example shows how to format the block state to be used in the /fill, /setblock, /clone, or /testforblock command.

Give Command for Soul Torch

Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.19.4, the /give command for Soul Torch is:

/give @p soul_torch 1

Things to Make with Soul Torches

You can use soul torches to make items in Minecraft such as:

How to make a Soul Lantern