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{{for|other uses|Torch (disambiguation)}}
{{Infobox block
| image = Copper Torch.gif
| invimage = Copper Torch
| transparent = Yes
| light = Yes (14)
| tool = any
| renewable = Yes
| stackable = Yes (64)
| flammable = No
| lavasusceptible = No
}}
A '''copper torch''' is a non-solid block that emits light. Copper torches can also be used to craft [[Minecraft:copper lantern]]s.

== Obtaining ==
=== Breaking ===
Copper torches can be [[Minecraft:instant mining|broken instantly]] using anything, and drop themselves as an item.
{{breaking row|Copper Torch|horizontal=1}}
A copper torch is removed and drops itself as an item if:
*Its attachment block is moved, removed, or destroyed
*[[Minecraft:Water]] or [[Minecraft:lava]] flows into its space
*A [[Minecraft:piston]] pushes it or moves a block into its space

=== Crafting ===
{{Crafting
|B1= Copper Nugget
|B2= Coal; Charcoal
|B3= Stick
|Output= Copper Torch, 4
|type= Decoration block
|foot=1}}

== Usage ==
Copper torches can be placed on the top or the sides of most solid blocks, although some blocks require {{control|sneaking}}. Being non-solid, copper torches have no collision box. More information about placement can be found at [[Minecraft:Opacity/Placement]].

Gravity-affected blocks like [[Minecraft:sand]] and [[Minecraft:gravel]] do not start falling if the space immediately beneath is occupied by a copper torch. Falling blocks break if they fall onto a solid block with a copper torch above it. If there is an [[Minecraft:air]] block under the copper torch, the falling blocks fall through the copper torch onto the surface below.<ref>{{bug|MC-3262|||WAI}}</ref>

Copper torches do not [[Minecraft:oxidize]]. The copper is being used as part of the torch's fuel and not the base.

=== Light ===
Copper torches give off a light level of 14. Copper torches also melt [[Minecraft:snow layer]]s within 2 blocks and [[Minecraft:ice]] within 3 blocks ([[Minecraft:taxicab distance]]).

When the [[Minecraft:Render Dragon Features for Creators]] experiment is enabled in ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Preview]]'', the top part of copper torches emits colored [[Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals#Point lighting|point lighting]] with {{Color|#86ca59}}. This causes the bottom part of the copper torch to render a small square shadow.

=== Crafting ingredient ===
{{crafting usage|Copper Torch}}

== Sounds ==
{{Sound table/Block/Wood}}

== Data values ==
=== ID ===
{{JE}}:
{{ID table
|edition=java
|showblocktags=y
|showitemtags=y
|showforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Copper Torch
|spritetype=block
|nameid=copper_torch
|blocktags=wall_post_override}}
{{ID table
|displayname=Copper Wall Torch
|spritetype=block
|nameid=copper_wall_torch
|form=block
|foot=1}}

{{BE}}:
{{ID table2
|edition=bedrock
|shownumericids=y
|showforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Copper Torch
|spritetype=block
|nameid=copper_torch
|id=-1082
|foot=1}}

=== Block states ===
{{see also|Block states}}

<section begin="block states"/>
{{el|je}}:<br>
Wall
{{bst|facing|north|east,north,south,west|The direction the top of the copper torch is facing.|foot=1}}

{{el|be}}:
{{bst|showaux=1|bits=0x1,0x2,0x4|torch_facing_direction|west
|west,east,north,south,top|The face of the block that the torch is attached to. If the torch is a wall torch, the top of the torch faces opposite to this direction.<ref>{{bug|MCPE-152036}}</ref>|1,2,3,4,5
|unknown|Unused|0|foot=1}}<section end="block states"/>

== History ==
=== ''Java Edition'' ===
{{HistoryTable
|{{HistoryLine|java}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.21.9|dev=25w32a|[[File:Copper Torch JE1.png|32px]] [[File:Copper Wall Torch (N) JE1.png|32px]] [[File:Copper Wall Torch (E) JE1.png|32px]] [[File:Copper Wall Torch (S) JE1.png|32px]] [[File:Copper Wall Torch (W) JE1.png|32px]] [[File:Invicon Copper Torch JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added copper torches.}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=25w36a|[[File:Copper Torch JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Copper Wall Torch (N) JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Copper Wall Torch (E) JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Copper Wall Torch (S) JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Copper Wall Torch (W) JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Invicon Copper Torch JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of the copper torch has been changed to make them more discernible to color blind players.}}
}}

=== ''Bedrock Edition'' ===
{{HistoryTable
|{{HistoryLine|bedrock}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.21.111|dev=Preview 1.21.110.23|[[File:Copper Torch JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Copper Wall Torch (N) BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Copper Wall Torch (E) BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Copper Wall Torch (S) BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Copper Wall Torch (W) BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Invicon Copper Torch JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added copper torches.|The crafting recipe originally produced 1 copper torch.
{{pipe escape|{| class{{=}}"collapsible collapsed" data-description{{=}}"Recipe"
! Recipe
|-
|{{Crafting Table
|B1= Copper Nugget
|B2= Coal; Charcoal
|B3= Stick
|Output = Copper Torch
|ignoreusage=1}}
|}}}
}}
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=Preview 1.21.110.24|The crafting recipe has been changed to produce 4 copper torches instead of 1.
{{pipe escape|{| class{{=}}"collapsible collapsed" data-description{{=}}"Recipe"
! Recipe
|-
|{{Crafting Table
|B1= Copper Nugget
|B2= Coal; Charcoal
|B3= Stick
|Output = Copper Torch, 4
|ignoreusage=1}}
|}}}
}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.21.120|dev=Preview 1.21.120.21|[[File:Copper Torch JE2 BE2.png|32px]] [[File:Copper Wall Torch (N) BE2.png|32px]] [[File:Copper Wall Torch (E) BE2.png|32px]] [[File:Copper Wall Torch (S) BE2.png|32px]] [[File:Copper Wall Torch (W) BE2.png|32px]] [[File:Invicon Copper Torch JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of the copper torch has been changed to make them more discernible to color blind players.}}
}}

== Issues ==
{{Issue list}}

== Trivia ==
* In real life, green fire can be produced by introducing copper(II) salts such as {{w|copper(II) sulfate}} and {{w|copper(II) chloride}} into a flame, in a process called {{w|flame test}}.
** Copper in its metal form does not reliably work for this purpose, as the flame color is produced by metal ions.

== Gallery ==
=== Mojang screenshots ===
<gallery>
File:Four types of torches.jpeg|Four torch variants, including the copper torch.
File:Copper torch in lush buffet.jpeg|A copper torch in an exposed [[Minecraft:lush cave]].
File:Sunny strip mines.jpeg|[[Minecraft:Sunny]] lining stripmines with copper torches
File:Wall of copper torches.jpg|A wall of copper torches
</gallery>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== Navigation ==
{{Navbox copper}}
{{Navbox blocks|ornamental}}

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[[Minecraft:de:Kupferfackel]]
[[Minecraft:fr:Torche de cuivre]]
[[Minecraft:ja:銅の松明]]
[[Minecraft:ko:구리 횃불]]
[[Minecraft:lzh:銅炬]]
[[Minecraft:pt:Tocha de Cobre]]
[[Minecraft:ru:Медный факел]]
[[Minecraft:uk:Мідний смолоскип]]
[[Minecraft:zh:铜火把]]

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imported>Nixinova at 00:39, 3 April 2026