About Light in Minecraft
The light block is an invisible, adjustable light source used by map makers to brighten scenes without visible lamps. It is only obtainable through commands and its level can be set directly.
Light Command Examples
- Give 1 to nearest player:
/give @p minecraft:light 1 - Give 1 to yourself:
/give @s minecraft:light 1 - Give to a specific player:
/give PlayerName minecraft:light 1 - Clear from inventory:
/clear @p minecraft:light
Light FAQ
What is the item ID for Light?
The item ID for Light is minecraft:light. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.
How do I give myself Light in Minecraft?
Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:light 1 to give the nearest player one Light. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.
How many Light can stack in one slot?
Light stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.
Sources and Data Review
Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .
