Pixel art illustration of a redstone torch topped with glowing red ember dust

Minecraft Java Item ID

Redstone Torch ID

Redstone torches are crafted from a stick and redstone dust. They power components, invert signals, and switch off when their block is powered.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11

Namespaced item ID minecraft:redstone_torch

Redstone Torch Item Facts

CategoryRedstone

Maximum stack64

Available inSurvival and Creative

Historical numerical ID76

Historical numerical ID: Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Redstone Torch

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

/give @p minecraft:redstone_torch 1

Customize this command → View crafting recipe →

Historical command for Java 1.12.2 and earlier

Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.

/give @p 76 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:redstone_torch 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Java 1.8–1.12.2

/give @p 76 1 0

Numerical ID + data value

Bedrock Edition

/give @p minecraft:redstone_torch 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 Redstone Torch

Crafting Recipe

Redstone Dust

Stick

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Redstone Torch.

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

What Can You Craft With Redstone Torch?

Redstone Torch is a crafting ingredient in 3 reviewed recipes:

Redstone Torch Command Examples

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

Redstone Torch FAQ

What is the item ID for Redstone Torch?

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

What is the numerical ID for Redstone Torch?

Redstone Torch has the historical numerical ID 76, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:redstone_torch instead.

How do I give myself Redstone Torch in Minecraft?

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

How many Redstone Torch can stack in one slot?

Redstone Torch stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Redstone Torch?

Redstone Torch is crafted on a crafting table with 1 redstone dust and 1 stick, which yields 1 Redstone Torch.

What can you craft with Redstone Torch?

Redstone Torch is used to craft Redstone Repeater, Redstone Comparator, Activator Rail.