Pixel art illustration of an iron-caged lantern with a warm glowing light inside
Minecraft Java Item ID

Lantern ID

Lantern is a light source that provides light level 15. It is crafted from iron nuggets and a torch and can be placed on walls or ceilings.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 26.2
Namespaced item ID minecraft:lantern

Lantern 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 Lantern

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

/give @p minecraft:lantern 1

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Build With Lantern

minecraft:lantern 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 Lantern in Minecraft

Lantern is a light source that provides light level 15. It is crafted from iron nuggets and a torch and can be placed on walls or ceilings.

Lantern Command Examples

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

How to Get Lantern

Craft a Lantern from iron nuggets and a torch. It provides a compact light source that can be placed on surfaces or hung from suitable blocks and chains.

  1. Craft or obtain a Torch.
  2. Collect iron nuggets.
  3. Craft the Lantern and place or hang it where the build needs lighting.

What Is Lantern Used For?

Torch

A torch is the central ingredient in the lantern recipe.

Iron Ingot

Convert iron into nuggets for lantern crafting.

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Use lighting and fences together in paths, farms, and exterior builds.

Glass Pane

Combine light and transparent building elements in detailed structures.

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 26.2 on .

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