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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v1.2.1\|Notch reverted mob spawning to the original method, saying, "It was way too annoying. I have plans on what to do with this."}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v1.2.1\|Notch reverted mob spawning to the original method, saying, "It was way too annoying. I have plans on what to do with this."}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|java beta}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|java beta}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.3\|Smooth lighting engine added with the help of MrMessiah.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/3446675806/minecraft-beta-1-3</ref>}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.3\|Smooth lighting engine added with the help of MrMessiah and his "BetterLight" mod.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/3446675806/minecraft-beta-1-3</ref><ref>https://imgur.com/PzzwwbW</ref><ref>{{cite\|url=https://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/mapping-and-modding-java-edition/minecraft-mods/mods-discussion/1341405-mrmmods-betterlight-grass-simplemap-1-8-1\|title=MrMMods (BetterLight<nowiki>\|</nowiki>Grass, SimpleMap) 1.8.1\|website=Minecraft Forum\|date=October 13, 2010}} </ref>}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.8\|dev=Pre-release\|Implemented a new lighting engine. The lighting on a block is given a tint based on the most prominent source of light.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.8\|dev=Pre-release\|Implemented a new lighting engine. The lighting on a block is given a tint based on the most prominent source of light.
	\|Day/night cycles no longer require chunk updates and have a smooth transition.		\|Day/night cycles no longer require chunk updates and have a smooth transition.

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	{{About\|the game mechanic\|the block called "Light"\|Light (block)\|other uses\|Light (disambiguation)}}[[File:lighting_preview.png\|thumb\|200px\|right\|Example of light-emitting blocks]]		{{About\|the game mechanic\|the block called "Light"\|Light (block)\|other uses\|Light (disambiguation)}}[[File:lighting_preview.png\|thumb\|200px\|right\|Example of light-emitting blocks]]

	'''Light''' (or '''lighting''') ~~in ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft]]''~~ is a game mechanic that affects visibility, [[Minecraft:mob]] spawning, and the growth of some [[Minecraft:plant]]s. There are three aspects of ''Minecraft''~~<nowiki/>~~'s lighting system: light level, internal light level, and rendered brightness.		'''Light''' (or '''lighting''') is a game mechanic that affects visibility, [[Minecraft:mob]] spawning, and the growth of some [[Minecraft:plant]]s. There are three aspects of ''Minecraft''{{'}}s lighting system: light level, internal light level, and rendered brightness.

	== Light level ==		== Light level ==

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	== Vibrant Visuals ==		== Vibrant Visuals ==
	{{Exclusive\|bedrock\|section=1}}		{{Exclusive\|bedrock\|section=1}}
	[[Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals]] completely rewrites the rendered brightness algorithm by applying {{W\|deferred lighting}} and {{W\|physically based rendering}}. The game is rendered in {{W\|high-dynamic range}} (HDR) calculating the {{W\|luminance}} of each pixel in the scene, allowing to modify this with post processing effects.		[[Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals]] completely rewrites the rendered brightness algorithm by applying {{W\|deferred lighting}} and {{W\|physically based rendering}}. The game is rendered in {{W\|high dynamic range}} (HDR) calculating the {{W\|luminance}} of each pixel in the scene, allowing to modify this with post processing effects.

	=== Illumination ===		=== Illumination ===
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.9\|dev=25w36a\|Slightly increased light brightness.<ref>{{Cite bug\|MC\|225088\|Overworld surface is darker than before on low brightness\|date=May 7, 2021\|resolution=Fixed}}</ref>}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.9\|dev=25w36a\|Slightly increased light brightness.<ref>{{Cite bug\|MC\|225088\|Overworld surface is darker than before on low brightness\|date=May 7, 2021\|resolution=Fixed}}</ref>}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=25w37a\|Ambient lighting on entities has been adjusted to be more visually in line with blocks and other parts of the game.\|The underside of flat surfaces will now be lit from that direction, instead of the opposite direction.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=25w37a\|Ambient lighting on entities has been adjusted to be more visually in line with blocks and other parts of the game.\|The underside of flat surfaces will now be lit from that direction, instead of the opposite direction.}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|?\|The lightmap can now be viewed through one of the [[Minecraft:debug screen]] variants.}}
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	![[File:Stone Slab.png\|25px]]		![[File:Stone Slab.png\|25px]]
	\|[[Minecraft:Slab]]s (except double slabs)		\|[[Minecraft:Slab]]s (except double slabs, which completely block light)
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|java pre-classic}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|java pre-classic}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|Cave game tech test\|link=Cave game tech test\|The lighting engine in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic\|Classic]] was simple, with only two light levels, bright and dark. Brightness of the "dark" level is about 40%. "Sunlight" is emitted by the top edge of the map and hits any block that is under it, regardless of distance. It passes through transparent blocks to light blocks underneath. Blocks that do not receive light are in a dim shadow that remains at the same level of brightness no matter how far they are from a light source.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|Cave game tech test\|link=Cave game tech test\|The lighting engine in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic\|Classic]] was simple, with only two light levels, bright and dark. Brightness of the "dark" level is about 40%. "Sunlight" is emitted by the top edge of the map and hits any block that is under it, regardless of distance. It passes through transparent blocks to light blocks underneath. Blocks that do not receive light are in a dim shadow that remains at the same level of brightness no matter how far they are from a light source.}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|rd-20090515\|link=rd-20090515\|Shadows were brightened.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|java classic}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|java classic}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|May 26, 2009\|link=wordofnotch:113224701\|Notch discussed the feasibility of having dynamic lighting with limited range, allowing possibilities like defining blocks like lava to emit light.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|May 26, 2009\|link=wordofnotch:113224701\|Notch discussed the feasibility of having dynamic lighting with limited range, allowing possibilities like defining blocks like lava to emit light.}}

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	\| colspan="1" {{tc\|no\|Do not spawn, burn in [[Minecraft:sunlight]]}}		\| colspan="1" {{tc\|no\|Do not spawn, burn in [[Minecraft:sunlight]]}}
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	!{{EntityLink\|Creeper}}<br>{{EntityLink\|Witch}}<br>{{EntityLink\|Husk}}<br>{{EntityLink\|Camel Husk}}<br>{{EntityLink\|Parched}}<br>{{EntityLink\|Sulfur Cube~~}}{{upcoming~~}}		!{{EntityLink\|Creeper}}<br>{{EntityLink\|Witch}}<br>{{EntityLink\|Husk}}<br>{{EntityLink\|Camel Husk}}<br>{{EntityLink\|Parched}}<br>{{EntityLink\|Sulfur Cube}}
	\| colspan="1" {{tc\|yes\|Spawn in the Overworld}}		\| colspan="1" {{tc\|yes\|Spawn in the Overworld}}
	\| colspan="15" {{tc\|unknown\|Do not spawn}}		\| colspan="15" {{tc\|unknown\|Do not spawn}}

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	{{About\|the game mechanic\|the block called "Light"\|Light (block)\|other uses\|Light (disambiguation)}}[[File:lighting_preview.png\|thumb\|200px\|right\|Example of light-emitting blocks]]		{{About\|the game mechanic\|the block called "Light"\|Light (block)\|other uses\|Light (disambiguation)}}[[File:lighting_preview.png\|thumb\|200px\|right\|Example of light-emitting blocks]]

	'''Light''' (or '''lighting''') in ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft]]'' is a game mechanic that affects visibility, [[Minecraft:mob]] spawning, and the growth of some ~~plants~~. There are three aspects of ''Minecraft''<nowiki/>'s lighting system: light level, internal light level, and rendered brightness.		'''Light''' (or '''lighting''') in ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft]]'' is a game mechanic that affects visibility, [[Minecraft:mob]] spawning, and the growth of some [[Minecraft:plant]]s. There are three aspects of ''Minecraft''<nowiki/>'s lighting system: light level, internal light level, and rendered brightness.

	== Light level ==		== Light level ==

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	{{About\|the game mechanic\|the block called "Light"\|Light (block)\|other uses\|Light (disambiguation)}}		{{About\|the game mechanic\|the block called "Light"\|Light (block)\|other uses\|Light (disambiguation)}}[[File:lighting_preview.png\|thumb\|200px\|right\|Example of light-emitting blocks]]
	~~{{Redirect\|Heat\|the block {{in\|bedrock\|education}}\|Heat Block\|the game event sometimes called "heating"\|Smelting}}~~
	[[File:lighting_preview.png\|thumb\|200px\|right\|Example of light-emitting blocks]]

	'''Light''' (or '''lighting''') in ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft]]'' is a game mechanic that affects visibility, [[Minecraft:mob]] spawning, and the growth of some plants. There are three aspects of ''Minecraft''<nowiki/>'s lighting system: light level, internal light level, and rendered brightness.		'''Light''' (or '''lighting''') in ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft]]'' is a game mechanic that affects visibility, [[Minecraft:mob]] spawning, and the growth of some plants. There are three aspects of ''Minecraft''<nowiki/>'s lighting system: light level, internal light level, and rendered brightness.

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v1.2.1\|Notch reverted mob spawning to the original method, saying, "It was way too annoying. I have plans on what to do with this."}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v1.2.1\|Notch reverted mob spawning to the original method, saying, "It was way too annoying. I have plans on what to do with this."}}
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.3\|Smooth lighting engine added with the help of MrMessiah.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/3446675806/minecraft-beta-1-3</ref>}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.3\|Smooth lighting engine added with the help of MrMessiah and his "BetterLight" mod.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/3446675806/minecraft-beta-1-3</ref><ref>https://imgur.com/PzzwwbW</ref><ref>{{cite\|url=https://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/mapping-and-modding-java-edition/minecraft-mods/mods-discussion/1341405-mrmmods-betterlight-grass-simplemap-1-8-1\|title=MrMMods (BetterLight<nowiki>\|</nowiki>Grass, SimpleMap) 1.8.1\|website=Minecraft Forum\|date=October 13, 2010}} </ref>}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.8\|dev=Pre-release\|Implemented a new lighting engine. The lighting on a block is given a tint based on the most prominent source of light.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.8\|dev=Pre-release\|Implemented a new lighting engine. The lighting on a block is given a tint based on the most prominent source of light.
	\|Day/night cycles no longer require chunk updates and have a smooth transition.		\|Day/night cycles no longer require chunk updates and have a smooth transition.

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|java pre-classic}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|java pre-classic}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|Cave game tech test\|link=Cave game tech test\|The lighting engine in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic\|Classic]] was simple, with only two light levels, bright and dark. Brightness of the "dark" level is about 40%. "Sunlight" is emitted by the top edge of the map and hits any block that is under it, regardless of distance. It passes through transparent blocks to light blocks underneath. Blocks that do not receive light are in a dim shadow that remains at the same level of brightness no matter how far they are from a light source.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|Cave game tech test\|link=Cave game tech test\|The lighting engine in [[Minecraft:Java Edition Classic\|Classic]] was simple, with only two light levels, bright and dark. Brightness of the "dark" level is about 40%. "Sunlight" is emitted by the top edge of the map and hits any block that is under it, regardless of distance. It passes through transparent blocks to light blocks underneath. Blocks that do not receive light are in a dim shadow that remains at the same level of brightness no matter how far they are from a light source.}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|rd-20090515\|link=rd-20090515\|Shadows were brightened.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|java classic}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|java classic}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|May 26, 2009\|link=wordofnotch:113224701\|Notch discussed the feasibility of having dynamic lighting with limited range, allowing possibilities like defining blocks like lava to emit light.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|May 26, 2009\|link=wordofnotch:113224701\|Notch discussed the feasibility of having dynamic lighting with limited range, allowing possibilities like defining blocks like lava to emit light.}}

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	\| colspan="1" {{tc\|no\|Do not spawn, burn in [[Minecraft:sunlight]]}}		\| colspan="1" {{tc\|no\|Do not spawn, burn in [[Minecraft:sunlight]]}}
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	!{{EntityLink\|Creeper}}<br>{{EntityLink\|Witch}}<br>{{EntityLink\|Husk}}<br>{{EntityLink\|Camel Husk}}<br>{{EntityLink\|Parched}}<br>{{EntityLink\|Sulfur Cube~~}}{{upcoming~~}}		!{{EntityLink\|Creeper}}<br>{{EntityLink\|Witch}}<br>{{EntityLink\|Husk}}<br>{{EntityLink\|Camel Husk}}<br>{{EntityLink\|Parched}}<br>{{EntityLink\|Sulfur Cube}}
	\| colspan="1" {{tc\|yes\|Spawn in the Overworld}}		\| colspan="1" {{tc\|yes\|Spawn in the Overworld}}
	\| colspan="15" {{tc\|unknown\|Do not spawn}}		\| colspan="15" {{tc\|unknown\|Do not spawn}}

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	=== Screenshots ===		=== Screenshots ===
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	File:Lighting-Moody.png\|Lighting, the wool block is exposed to sunlight ("Moody" brightness setting).		File:Lighting-Moody.png\|Lighting, the wool block is exposed to sunlight ("Moody" brightness setting)
	File:Lighting-Bright.png\|Lighting, the wool block is exposed to sunlight ("Bright" brightness setting).		File:Lighting-Bright.png\|Lighting, the wool block is exposed to sunlight ("Bright" brightness setting)
	File:Void Lighting.png\|Lighting in the void. Particles and entities are illuminated based on the light level at level 0.		File:Void Lighting.png\|Lighting in the void. Particles and entities are illuminated based on the light level at level 0.
	File:Coral reef at night.png\|Light being emitted from sea pickles, a sea lantern, and to a lesser extent, magma blocks		File:Coral reef at night.png\|Light being emitted from sea pickles, a sea lantern, and to a lesser extent, magma blocks
	File:Light bug.png\|Only the flowing water is lighted by a magma block.		File:Light bug.png\|Only the flowing water is lighted by a magma block
	File:Sky and directional light.png\|Directional light falling in a cave opening where the sky light level decreases, until it hits 0 and disabled direct diffuse.		File:Sky and directional light.png\|Directional light falling in a cave opening where the sky light level decreases, until it hits 0 and disabled direct diffuse.
	File:Void Vibrant Visuals.png\|Light rays in the [[Minecraft:void]] caused by volumetric fog		File:Void Vibrant Visuals.png\|Light rays in the [[Minecraft:void]] caused by volumetric fog
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	=== Developer images ===		=== Developer images ===
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	File:Notch Light.png\|A teaser from Notch showing the new lighting system for the [[Minecraft:Adventure Update]].		File:Notch Light.png\|A teaser from Notch showing the new lighting system for the [[Minecraft:Adventure Update]]
	File:Notch Day Lighting.jpg\|Lighting during the day.		File:Notch Day Lighting.jpg\|Lighting during the day
	File:Notch Night Lighting.png\|Lighting during the night.		File:Notch Night Lighting.png\|Lighting during the night
	File:Jeb Light.png\|Bugged light from a torch.		File:Jeb Light.png\|Bugged light from a torch
	File:Dinnerbone Light.jpg\|A development image of bugged lighting posted by [[Minecraft:Dinnerbone]].		File:Dinnerbone Light.jpg\|A development image of bugged lighting posted by [[Minecraft:Dinnerbone]]
	File:Ulraf Light 1.jpg\|Light underground.		File:Ulraf Light 1.jpg\|Light underground
	File:Ulraf Light 2.jpg\|Light underground.		File:Ulraf Light 2.jpg\|Light underground
	</gallery>		</gallery>