Pixel art illustration of an unlit white candle with soft wax drips and a dark wick
Minecraft Java Item ID

Candle ID

The candle is a small light source crafted from string and honeycomb. Up to four candles share one block and are lit with flint and steel.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11
Namespaced item ID minecraft:candle

Candle Item Facts

CategoryDecoration Blocks
Maximum stack64
Available inSurvival and Creative
Historical numerical IDNot applicable

Historical numerical ID: This item was introduced after Java Edition 1.13, when numerical IDs were no longer used.

Give Command for Candle

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:candle 1

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Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:candle 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Bedrock Edition
/give @p minecraft:candle 1
Same namespaced ID (namespace optional)

Rows appear only when the underlying value is verified: the Java 1.8–1.12.2 row requires a reviewed historical numerical ID, and the Bedrock row appears only when this exact namespaced ID exists in the Bedrock registry.

How to Get Candle

Crafting Recipe

String
Honeycomb

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Candle.

Prefer commands? Jump back to the give command matrix above to get Candle instantly.

Build With Candle

minecraft:candle is in the reviewed block catalog. Open a command tool with this ID already selected, then adjust the coordinates in the tool.

Place one with /setblock → Fill an area with /fill →

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About Candle in Minecraft

The candle is a small light source crafted from string and honeycomb. Up to four candles share one block and are lit with flint and steel.

Candle Command Examples

  • Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:candle 1
  • Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:candle 1
  • Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:candle 1
  • Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:candle

Candle FAQ

What is the item ID for Candle?

The item ID for Candle is minecraft:candle. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

How do I give myself Candle in Minecraft?

Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:candle 1 to give the nearest player one Candle. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.

How many Candle can stack in one slot?

Candle stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Candle?

Candle is crafted on a crafting table with 1 string and 1 honeycomb, which yields 1 Candle.

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .

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