Pixel art illustration of a soul torch with a teal soul flame

Minecraft Java Item ID

Soul Torch ID

The soul torch is a blue-flamed torch crafted with soul sand or soul soil, emitting light level 10. It repels piglins and gives nether builds an eerie cool-toned light.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11

Namespaced item ID minecraft:soul_torch

Soul Torch 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 Soul Torch

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

/give @p minecraft:soul_torch 1

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Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:soul_torch 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

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 Soul Torch

Crafting Recipe

Charcoal

Stick

Soul Soil

Crafting table recipe — makes 4 × Soul Torch.

Coal

Stick

Soul Sand

Crafting table recipe — makes 4 × Soul Torch.

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

What Can You Craft With Soul Torch?

Soul Torch is a crafting ingredient in 1 reviewed recipe:

Soul Lantern

Build With Soul Torch

minecraft:soul_torch 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 Soul Torch in Minecraft

The soul torch is a blue-flamed torch crafted with soul sand or soul soil, emitting light level 10. It repels piglins and gives nether builds an eerie cool-toned light.

Soul Torch Command Examples

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

Soul Torch FAQ

What is the item ID for Soul Torch?

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

How do I give myself Soul Torch in Minecraft?

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

How many Soul Torch can stack in one slot?

Soul Torch stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Soul Torch?

Soul Torch is crafted on a crafting table with 1 charcoal, 1 stick and 1 soul soil, which yields 4 Soul Torch.

What can you craft with Soul Torch?

Soul Torch is used to craft Soul Lantern.