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Lava block in Minecraft

Present since 1.0 or earlier In 12 tutorials ↓

Lava is the glowing molten rock of the Overworld depths and the Nether's seas.

It gives off light level 15.

What it does

It sets fire to players, mobs and nearby wood, gives full light and flows farther and faster in the Nether. Water on a lava source makes obsidian, water on flowing lava makes cobblestone or stone. Collect it with a bucket for fuel or traps.

How to craft

This item has no crafting recipe.

How Lava connects

5 links · from the 26.3 game data

Same family · tag #geode_invalid_blocks

Tutorials with Lava (12)

All tutorials with Lava →

Block states

level0 · 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14 · 15

Tags

#minecraft:cannot_place_basalt_pillar_on#minecraft:causes_continuous_geyser_eruptions#minecraft:enchantment_power_transmitter#minecraft:geode_invalid_blocks#minecraft:replaceable#minecraft:strider_warm_blocks#minecraft:washed_away_by_fluids

Lava · FAQ

What is Lava used for in Minecraft?

It is a dangerous fluid for fuel, traps and obsidian.

Does Lava give off light?

Yes, light level 15.

Can a piston move Lava?

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