Torch (Burnt-out)

This article is about a feature in an April Fools update. For the torch that can burn out in the normal game, see Redstone Torch.
This article documents an April Fools' Day joke.
 
This feature was exclusively part of a joke version and is not currently planned for addition to regular Minecraft.
Torch (Burnt-out)
Torch (Burnt-out).png: Infobox image for Torch (Burnt-out) the block in Minecraft
Invicon Torch (Burnt-out).png: Inventory sprite for Torch (Burnt-out) in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Torch (Burnt-out)
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Renewable

Yes

Stackable

Yes (64)

Tool

Any tool

Blast resistance

0

Hardness

0

Luminous

No

Transparent

Yes

Flammable

No

Catches fire
from lava

No 

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The torch (burnt-out) is a joke feature introduced exclusively in Java Edition 2.0. They are created when a normal torch burns out.

Obtaining

Breaking

Like a normal torch, a burnt-out torch breaks instantly and drops itself when broken using anything. Tools do not lose durability when used to break burnt-out torches.

Block
Hardness 0
Breaking time (secs)
Default 0.05
Legend
  • incorrect tool, drops nothing
  • correct tool, drops nothing or something other than the block itself
  • correct tool, drops the block itself
  • italicized can be instant mined

After a normal torch is placed, when it is random ticked, it becomes a burnt-out torch.

Usage

Burnt-out torches can be re-lit with flint and steel, turning them back into regular torches.

Sounds

Generic

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BlockSprite oak-planks.png: Sprite image for oak-planks in Minecraft wood sound type
SoundSubtitlesSourceDescriptionResource locationTranslation keyVolumePitchAttenuation
distance
​Block brokenBlocksOnce the block has brokenblock.wood.breaksubtitles.block.generic.break​1.00.816
​Block placedBlocksWhen the block is placedblock.wood.placesubtitles.block.generic.place​1.00.816
​Block breakingBlocksWhile the block is in the process of being brokenblock.wood.hitsubtitles.block.generic.hit​0.250.516
​Something falls on a blockEntity-DependentFalling on the block with fall damageblock.wood.fallsubtitles.block.generic.fall​0.50.7516
​FootstepsEntity-DependentWalking on the blockblock.wood.stepsubtitles.block.generic.footsteps​0.151.016

Unique

Sounds
SoundSubtitlesSourceDescriptionResource locationTranslation keyVolumePitchAttenuation
distance
​NoneSoundWhen a torch burns outrandom.fizzNone​0.51.8-3.416

Data values

ID

NameNumeric ID FormTranslation key
BlockSprite torch-(burnt-out).png: Sprite image for torch-(burnt-out) in Minecraft Torch (Burnt-out)161Block & Itemtile.torchOff.name

History

Java Edition Alpha
v1.2.0October 4, 2010Torches burning out was mentioned by Notch to be in the Halloween Update, but was postponed and later cancelled.
Java Edition
2.0 Added burnt-out torches.

Gallery

Renders

  • Torch (Burnt-out)
    Torch (Burnt-out)
  • Wall Torch (Burnt-out) (S)
    Wall Torch (Burnt-out) (S)
  • Wall Torch (Burnt-out) (W)
    Wall Torch (Burnt-out) (W)
  • Wall Torch (Burnt-out) (E)
    Wall Torch (Burnt-out) (E)
  • Wall Torch (Burnt-out) (N)
    Wall Torch (Burnt-out) (N)

Issues

Issues relating to "Torch (Burnt-out)" are not maintained on the bug tracker because it is an April Fools' joke, and is therefore not in the newest stable version or snapshot. Issues reported there are closed as "Invalid".

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