Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.
/give @p 89 1
Give command syntax by version
Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:glowstone 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 89 1 0
Numerical ID + data value
Bedrock Edition
/give @p minecraft:glowstone 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.
Glowstone in Minecraft: The Nether's Ceiling Light
Quick answer: Use minecraft:glowstone in Java Edition commands. Craft glowstone blocks from four glowstone dust mined in the Nether; they emit the maximum light level, charge respawn anchors, and brew stronger potions.
Mining and crafting glowstone
Glowstone clusters hang from Nether ceilings, dropping two to four dust per block, or the block itself with Silk Touch. Four dust craft back into one block, so Fortune III on a pickaxe turns each cluster into profit.
Watch your footing: most clusters sit over lava lakes or long drops. Pillaring up with fire resistance, or building platforms underneath, beats sniping blocks and praying the dust lands somewhere reachable.
Crafting: 4 glowstone dust = 1 block.
Light level 15, the maximum in the game.
Fortune increases dust drops; Silk Touch gives the block.
More than a lamp
Glowstone dust brews potions up to level two, like Strength II or Swiftness II, trading duration for power. Respawn anchors eat glowstone blocks for charges, four blocks per full anchor.
As a building block it fits lamp posts, hidden floor lighting, and redstone lamp crafting. Witches also drop dust occasionally, which makes witch farms a renewable Overworld source.
Build With Glowstone
minecraft:glowstone is in the reviewed block catalog. Open a command tool with this ID already selected, then adjust the coordinates in the tool.
Need a different material? Browse Minecraft Block IDs or compare the related blocks below.
Glowstone Command Examples
Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:glowstone 1
Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:glowstone 1
Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:glowstone 1
Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:glowstone
Glowstone FAQ
What is the item ID for Glowstone?
The item ID for Glowstone is minecraft:glowstone. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.
What is the numerical ID for Glowstone?
Glowstone has the historical numerical ID 89, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:glowstone instead.
How do I give myself Glowstone in Minecraft?
Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:glowstone 1 to give the nearest player one Glowstone. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.
How do you craft Glowstone?
Glowstone is crafted on a crafting table with 4 glowstone dusts, which yields 1 Glowstone.
How do you get glowstone in Minecraft?
Mine glowstone clusters on Nether ceilings for dust, then craft four dust into a block. Silk Touch drops the block directly, Fortune increases dust yield, and witches occasionally drop dust in the Overworld.
What does glowstone dust do in brewing?
Adding glowstone dust to a potion upgrades it to its level-two form where one exists, such as Strength II or Healing II, at the cost of shorter duration. Redstone dust does the opposite, extending duration.
Why is my respawn anchor not charging?
Respawn anchors charge with glowstone blocks, not dust. Craft your dust into blocks first; each block adds one charge up to four, and every respawn consumes one charge.
