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Jack o'Lantern block in Minecraft

Present since 1.0 or earlier Mined with: axe Stack size: 64 In 2 tutorials ↓

A Jack o'Lantern is a carved pumpkin with a torch inside, glowing at full brightness.

It is made with the Crafting Table from Carved Pumpkin and Torch. It is mined with an axe. It gives off light level 15.

What it does

Put a Carved Pumpkin over a Torch to make one. It gives full light, works underwater, and can replace the carved pumpkin to build iron and snow golems. It is a classic for autumn decor and lighting inside walls.

How to craft

Crafting tableCrafting table Also in the 2×2 inventory grid
Carved Pumpkin Torch
Jack o'Lantern

Carved Pumpkin + Torch → Jack o'Lantern

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How Jack o'Lantern connects

11 links · from the 26.3 game data

Tutorials with Jack o'Lantern (2)

Block states

facingnorth · south · west · east

Tags

#minecraft:blocks_dolphin_jump#minecraft:blocks_fluid_flow#minecraft:blocks_lava_fire_spread#minecraft:blocks_motion#minecraft:blocks_motion_in_heightmap#minecraft:blocks_motion_in_heightmap_no_leaves#minecraft:blocks_motion_no_leaves#minecraft:causes_suffocation#minecraft:entities_can_teleport_to#minecraft:ice_melts_when_destroyed_above#minecraft:mineable/axe#minecraft:sulfur_cube_swallowable#minecraft:sword_efficient

Jack o'Lantern · FAQ

How do you get Jack o'Lantern in Minecraft?

At the Crafting Table: 1 × Carved Pumpkin and 1 × Torch give 1 × Jack o'Lantern. Mining the block drops it.

What is Jack o'Lantern used for in Minecraft?

It is a glowing pumpkin for decor and golems.

What tool do you need to mine Jack o'Lantern?

The fastest tool is the axe.

Does Jack o'Lantern give off light?

Yes, light level 15.

Can a piston move Jack o'Lantern?

No: when a piston pushes it, it breaks and drops as an item.