Lantern in Minecraft
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To craft Lantern, combine 8 Iron Nugget and 1 Torch in a crafting table.
- Type
- Block
- Stack size
- Up to 64
- Craftable
- Yes
- Best tool
- Pickaxe
- Blast resistance
- 3.5
How to craft Lantern
You need a crafting table for this recipe. Place the ingredients exactly as shown.
| Iron Nugget | Iron Nugget | Iron Nugget |
| Iron Nugget | Torch | Iron Nugget |
| Iron Nugget | Iron Nugget | Iron Nugget |
How to mine Lantern
The best tool for Lantern is the Pickaxe. To get the block as a drop you need any tool (or even your hand). With a hardness of 3.5, it is fairly tough.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Best tool | Pickaxe |
| Hardness | 3.5 |
| Blast resistance | 3.5 |
| Light level | 15 (gives off light) |
| Transparent | Yes |
Average blast resistance. It also gives off light level 15, enough to stop most hostile mobs from spawning nearby.
Data for Minecraft Java Edition 26.1, based on the open minecraft-data project. Some details can differ in Bedrock Edition. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
How do you craft Lantern in Minecraft?
Combine 8 Iron Nugget and 1 Torch in a crafting table.
What tool do you need to mine Lantern?
Use a Pickaxe.