How To Make Lanterns in Minecraft?

Lanterns in Minecraft are the blocks that emit light. Here is a comprehensive step-by-step guide for obtaining them.

Lanterns in Minecraft
Lanterns can be used for decorative purposes as well (Image via Mojang Studios)

In Minecraft, there are various light sources, including Torches, Lanterns, and Glowstone. Lanterns are blocks that emit light and can be placed on top of or hanging underneath most solid blocks. Additionally, Lanterns can be used for decorative purposes as well.

You can obtain Lanterns either through trading with villagers or by crafting them. There are a variety of Lanterns in Minecraft, such as Jack o’ Lantern, Sea Lantern, Soul Lantern, and more. The regular Lantern is of Light Level 15.

Here is everything you need to know about Lanterns in Minecraft.

Ingredients To Make Lanterns in Minecraft

Lantern in Minecraft
Lantern in Minecraft (Image via Mojang Studios)

To craft a Lantern in Minecraft, you will need the following items:

  • 9x Iron Nuggets
  • 1x Torch

Here are the further details to obtain these ingredients:

  • Iron Nuggets: Use a pickaxe to mine the iron from the ore. Afterward, take the iron ore to the furnace and smelt it into iron ingots. Once you have iron ingots, put them in a crafting menu to craft iron nuggets. One iron ingot will give you nine iron nuggets. Additionally, there is a chance that you will find these nuggets in chests.
  • Torch: Torches are a common item in Minecraft that you can easily obtain from various places. In addition to this, you can craft a torch using a stick and charcoal.

Once you obtain the ingredients, it is time to craft a Lantern.

Crafting Lantern in Minecraft

You will need 8 iron nuggets to obtain a Lantern (Image via Mojang Studios)
You will need 8 iron nuggets to obtain a Lantern (Image via Mojang Studios)

Follow these steps to obtain a Lantern in Minecraft:

  • Open the crafting table, and you will spot a 3×3 grid.
  • Place one Torch in the center of the grid and surround it with eight iron nuggets positioned around the Torch.
  • Once you place the ingredients in the correct order, you will obtain the Lantern in the adjacent box.
  • From there, you must transfer it to your inventory.

Apart from crafting, you can also obtain a Lantern through trade with Apprentice-level librarians for an emerald.


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