Torch (Burnt-out)

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

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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            "field": "Yes",
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            "field": "No",
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Obtaining

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.

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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Sound	Subtitles	Source	Description	Resource location	Translation key	Volume	Pitch	Attenuation distance
	​Block broken	Blocks	Once the block has broken	block.wood.break	subtitles.block.generic.break​	1.0	0.8	16
	​Block placed	Blocks	When the block is placed	block.wood.place	subtitles.block.generic.place​	1.0	0.8	16
	​Block breaking	Blocks	While the block is in the process of being broken	block.wood.hit	subtitles.block.generic.hit​	0.25	0.5	16
	​Something falls on a block	Entity-Dependent	Falling on the block with fall damage	block.wood.fall	subtitles.block.generic.fall​	0.5	0.75	16
	​Footsteps	Entity-Dependent	Walking on the block	block.wood.step	subtitles.block.generic.footsteps​	0.15	1.0	16

Unique

[hide]Sounds
Sound	Subtitles	Source	Description	Resource location	Translation key	Volume	Pitch	Attenuation distance
	​None	Sound	When a torch burns out	random.fizz	None​	0.5	1.8-3.4	16

Data values

ID

Name	Numeric ID	Form	[hide]Translation key
Torch (Burnt-out)	161	Block & Item	tile.torchOff.name

History

[hide]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.
[hide]Java Edition
2.0							Added burnt-out torches.

Gallery

Renders

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  Torch (Burnt-out)

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  Wall Torch (Burnt-out) (S)

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  Wall Torch (Burnt-out) (W)

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  Wall Torch (Burnt-out) (E)

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  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".