Pixel art illustration of an unlit red candle with soft wax drips and a dark wick

Minecraft Java Item ID

Red Candle ID

Red candles are dyed light sources crafted from a candle and red dye. Up to four share one block and are lit with flint and steel.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11

Namespaced item ID minecraft:red_candle

Red 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 Red Candle

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

/give @p minecraft:red_candle 1

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Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:red_candle 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Bedrock Edition

/give @p minecraft:red_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 Red Candle

Crafting Recipe

Combine 1 candle and 1 red dye in any arrangement on a crafting table — makes 1 × Red Candle.

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

Build With Red Candle

minecraft:red_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 Red Candle in Minecraft

Red candles are dyed light sources crafted from a candle and red dye. Up to four share one block and are lit with flint and steel.

Red Candle Command Examples

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

Red Candle FAQ

What is the item ID for Red Candle?

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

How do I give myself Red Candle in Minecraft?

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

How many Red Candle can stack in one slot?

Red Candle stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Red Candle?

Red Candle is crafted on a crafting table with 1 candle and 1 red dye, which yields 1 Red Candle.