This article is about a feature in an April Fools update. For the torch can burn out in the normal game, see Redstone Torch.
This article documents an April Fools' joke.
This feature was exclusively part of a joke version and is not currently planned for addition to regular Minecraft.
It is documented here on the wiki due to being officially-released content by Mojang Studios, even if not present in a final version.
It is documented here on the wiki due to being officially-released content by Mojang Studios, even if not present in a final version.
This feature is exclusive to Java Edition.
The torch (burnt-out) is a joke feature introduced exclusively in Java Edition 2.0. After a normal torch burns out, the burnt-out torch appears.
Obtaining
Breaking
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.
Torch
When the torch is placed it will, when it is random ticked, turn into a burnt-out torch.
Usage
Torch
Burnt-out torches can be re-lit with flint and steel, turning them back into regular torches.
Sounds
Generic
| Sound | Subtitles | Source | Description | Resource location | Translation key | Volume | Pitch | Attenuation distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block broken | Blocks | Once the block has broken | block | subtitles | 1.0 | 0.8 | 16 | |
| Block placed | Blocks | When the block is placed | block | subtitles | 1.0 | 0.8 | 16 | |
| Block breaking | Blocks | While the block is in the process of being broken | block | subtitles | 0.25 | 0.5 | 16 | |
| None[sound 1] | Entity-Dependent | Falling on the block with fall damage | block | None[sound 1] | 0.5 | 0.75 | 16 | |
| Footsteps | Entity-Dependent | Walking on the block | block | subtitles | 0.15 | 1.0 | 16 |
Unique
| Sound | Subtitles | Source | Description | Resource location | Translation key | Volume | Pitch | Attenuation distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | Sound | When a torch burns out | random | None | 0.5 | 1.8-3.4 | 16 |
Data values
ID
| Name | Numeric ID | Form | Translation key |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torch (Burnt-out) | 161 | Block & Item | tile.torchOff.name |
History
| Java Edition Alpha | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| v1.2.0 | October 4, 2010 | Torches 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. | ||||
Issues
Torch (burnt-out) blocks are an unsupported item due to being an April Fools' joke, and therefore such issues relating to them will not be fixed.
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