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

Customize this command → View crafting recipe →

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:lantern 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Bedrock Edition

/give @p minecraft:lantern 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 Lantern

Crafting Recipe

Iron Nugget	Iron Nugget	Iron Nugget
Iron Nugget	Torch	Iron Nugget
Iron Nugget	Iron Nugget	Iron Nugget

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Lantern.

More Ways to Get It

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.

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

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

Lantern Block Stats

Hardness3.5

Blast resistance3.5

Best toolPickaxe

Needs Silk TouchNo

Light level15

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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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

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.

Oak Fence

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

Glass Pane

Combine light and transparent building elements in detailed structures.

Lantern FAQ

What is the item ID for Lantern?

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

How do I give myself Lantern in Minecraft?

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

How many Lantern can stack in one slot?

Lantern stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Lantern?

Lantern is crafted on a crafting table with 8 iron nuggets and 1 torch, which yields 1 Lantern.

What is the hardness of Lantern?

Lantern has a hardness of 3.5 and a blast resistance of 3.5.