Light blocks are invisible blocks, primarily intended for map makers, that can produce any light level.
Obtaining
Light blocks cannot be mined, or even targeted, similar to air. Light Blocks with light level 0 are identical in every way to air. They do not attach to any block, meaning that breaking an adjacent block does not remove the light block. However, they can be broken by replacing them with another block. The exception is water (including flowing water) which can occupy the same space as a light block. See this page for details.
Light blocks are not in the player's creative inventory. They can only be obtained using /give, with any data value from 0 to 15. This value determines the block's light level.
Usage
A light block is normally used in adventure maps (while most just apply Night Vision or Conduit Power effects). This is also used by teachers to light up assignments. [edu only]
Each light block (as a block or as an item) has an associated light level, which can be anything between 0 and 15 inclusive. In the player's inventory, light blocks display their light level in the top-left corner and appear "brighter" at higher light levels.
When placed as blocks, light blocks are non-solid and completely invisible. Unlike barriers and structure void, they do not reappear when the player is holding another light block.
Light blocks can be pushed and pulled by pistons, are detected by observers, and can be waterlogged.
Light Source
Light blocks produce their associated light level.
Data values
ID
| Name | Identifier | Numeric ID | Form | Translation key |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block | light_block | 470 | Block & Ungiveable Item[i 1] | tile.light_block.name |
| Item | light_block | 514 | Item | item.light_block.name |
Block data
Each light block has a data value between 0 and 15 inclusive, which determines its light level.
Block states
| Name | Default value | Allowed values | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| waterlogged | false | truefalse | Whether or not there's water in the same place as this light block. |
| level | 15 | 0123456789101112131415 | The amount of light this block outputs. |
| Name | Metadata Bits | Default value | Allowed values | Values for Metadata Bits |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| block_light_level | 0x10x20x40x8 | 0 | 0123456789101112131415 | 0123456789101112131415 | The amount of light this block outputs. |
History
| Bedrock Edition | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1.13.0{{Extension DPL}}<ul><li>[[Cyan Dye|Cyan Dye]]<br/>{{Item
| image = Cyan Dye.png
| renewable = Yes
| stackable = Yes (64)
}}
'''Cyan dye''' is a [[Dyeing#Secondary|secondary dye color]].
== Obtaining ==
=== Crafting ===
{{Crafting
|head=1
|showdescription=1
|showname=0
|Blue Dye
|Green Dye
|Output=Cyan Dye,2
|type=Material
}}
{{Crafting
|Lapis Lazuli
|Green Dye
|Output=Cyan Dye,2
|description={{only|bedrock|education}}
|type=Material
}}
{{Crafting
|Pitcher Plant
|Output=Cyan Dye,2
|description=
|type=Material
|foot=1
}}
=== Trading ===
[[Wandering trader]]s sell 3 cyan dye for an [[emerald]].
== Usage ==
{{dye usage}}
=== Crafting ingredient ===
{{crafting usage|ignore=Banner|continue=1}}
{{banner crafting usage}}
=== Loom ingredient ===
{{Banner loom usage|Cyan Dye}}
=== Trading ===
{{IN|bedrock}}, journeyman-level shepherd villagers have 20% chance to buy 12 cyan dye for an emerald.
{{More info|java=1|Java UI does not use a specific trade slot, which results in a different chance to offer this trade.}}
== Data values ==
=== ID ===
{{edition|java}}:
{{ID table
|edition=java
|showforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Cyan Dye
|spritetype=item
|nameid=cyan_dye
|form=item
|foot=1}}
{{edition|bedrock}}:
{{ID table
|edition=bedrock
|showaliasids=y
|shownumericids=y
|showforms=y
|notshowbeitemforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Cyan Dye
|spritetype=item
|nameid=cyan_dye
|aliasid=dye / 6
|id=401
|form=item
|translationkey=item.dye.cyan.name
|foot=1}}
== History ==
{{History|java beta}}
{{History||1.2|[[File:Cyan Dye JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added cyan dye.}}
{{History|java}}
{{History||1.4.2|snap=12w34a|Added the ability to [[Armor#Dyeing|dye]] leather [[armor]] and [[wolf]] collars.}}
{{History||1.4.6|snap=12w49a|Cyan dye can now be [[crafting|crafted]] with [[gunpowder]] to create a [[firework star]].}}
{{History||1.6.1|snap=13w19a|[[Stained clay]] can now be crafted.}}
{{history||1.7.2|snap=13w36a|With the addition of new [[flower]]s, many secondary and tertiary dyes are now primary [[dye]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=13w41a|[[Stained glass]] can now be crafted.}}
{{History||1.8|snap=14w02a|Due to [[lapis lazuli]] being [[renewable resource|renewable]], cyan dye is also renewable.}}
{{History|||snap=14w30a|Added [[banner]]s, which can be dyed.}}
{{History||1.13|snap=17w47a|The different data values for the <code>dye</code> ID have now been split up into their own IDs.
|Prior to [[1.13/Flattening|''The Flattening'']], this [[item]]'s numeral ID was 351.}}
{{History||1.14|snap=18w43a|Cyan dye is now [[crafting|crafted]] using [[blue dye]], instead of [[lapis lazuli]].
|[[File:Cyan Dye.png|32px]] The texture of cyan dye has now been changed.}}
{{History|||snap=18w44a|Cyan dye can now change the text color on [[sign]]s to cyan.}}
{{History|||snap=19w05a|Added the [[wandering trader]], which sell cyan dyes.}}
{{History|||snap=19w11a|Cyan dye can now be [[trading|bought]] by shepherd villagers.}}
{{History||1.17|snap=20w45a|Cyan dye can now be used to craft [[cyan candle]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=21w19a|Cyan dye can no longer be used to craft cyan candles.}}
{{History|||snap=Pre-release 1|Cyan dye can once again be used to craft cyan candles.}}
{{History||1.20<br>(Experimental)|link=1.19.3|snap=22w42a|Cyan dye can now change the text color on [[hanging sign]]s to cyan.}}
{{History||1.20|snap=23w12a|Added [[pitcher plant]]s, which can be crafted into cyan dye.}}
{{History|||snap=23w14a|[[Pitcher plant]]s now craft into 2 cyan dye instead of 1.}}
{{History|pocket alpha}}
{{History||v0.3.0|[[File:Cyan Dye JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added cyan dye. It is currently unobtainable and serves no purpose.}}
{{History||v0.4.0|Cyan dye is now craftable with [[lapis lazuli]] and [[cactus green]].
|Cyan dye can now be used to craft cyan wool.}}
{{History||v0.6.0|Cyan dye can now be used to dye [[sheep]].}}
{{History||v0.9.0|snap=build 11|Cyan dye can now be used to craft colored [[terracotta]].}}
{{History||v0.11.0|snap=build 1|Cyan dye can now be used to dye tamed [[wolf]] collars.}}
{{History||v0.14.0|snap=build 1|Cyan dye can now be used to dye water in [[cauldron]]s.}}
{{History|pocket}}
{{History||1.0.0|snap=alpha 0.17.0.1|Cyan dye can now be used to dye [[shulker]]s.}}
{{History||1.1.0|snap=alpha 1.1.0.0|Cyan dye can now be used to craft [[concrete powder]], colored [[bed]]s and dyed [[shulker box]]es.}}
{{History|bedrock}}
{{History||1.2.0|snap=beta 1.2.0.2|Cyan dye can now be used to craft [[firework star]]s, [[stained glass]] and patterns on [[banner]]s.}}
{{History||1.4.0|snap=beta 1.2.20.1|Cyan dye can now be used to craft [[balloon|ballons]] and [[glow stick|glow sticks]].}}
{{History||1.8.0|snap=beta 1.8.0.8|Cyan dye can now be used to dye tamed [[cat]] collars.}}
{{History||1.10.0|snap=beta 1.10.0.3|Cyan dye are now [[trading|sold]] by [[wandering trader]]s.
|Cyan dye can now be used to dye white [[carpet|carpets]] and undyed [[glass pane]]s.
|[[File:Cyan Dye.png|32px]] The texture of cyan dye has now been changed.}}
{{History||1.11.0|snap=beta 1.11.0.4|Cyan dye can be [[trading|sold]] to shepherd [[villager]]s.}}
{{History||1.16.100|snap=beta 1.16.100.56|The ID of cyan dye has been changed from <code>dye/6</code> to <code>cyan_dye</code>.}}
{{History|console}}
{{History||xbox=TU1|xbone=CU1|ps=1.00|switch=1.0.1|wiiu=Patch 1|[[File:Cyan Dye JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added cyan dye.}}
{{History|PS4}}
{{History||1.90|[[File:Cyan Dye.png|32px]] The texture of cyan dye has now been changed.}}
{{History|new 3ds}}
{{History||0.1.0|[[File:Cyan Dye JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added cyan dye.}}
{{History|foot}}
== Issues ==
{{issue list}}
{{Items}}
[[Category:Items]]
[[Category:Dyes]]
[[Category:Renewable resources]]
[[cs:Azurové barvivo]]
[[de:Türkiser Farbstoff]]
[[es:Tinte cian]]
[[fr:Teinture cyan]]
[[hu:Ciánkék festék]]
[[ja:青緑色の染料]]
[[ko:청록색 염료]]
[[nl:Turquoise kleurstof]]
[[pl:Błękitny barwnik]]
[[pt:Corante ciano]]
[[ru:Бирюзовый краситель]]
[[zh:青色染料]]</li><li>[[:Category:Invalid data value items|Category:Invalid data value items]]<br/>[[Category:Items]]</li></ul> | beta 1.13.0.4 | Added textures for light blocks. | |||
| beta 1.13.0.9 | |||||
Issues
Issues relating to "Light Block" are maintained on the bug tracker. Report issues there.