Torch (Burnt-out)

This article is about a feature in an April Fools update. For the torch can burn out in the normal game, see Redstone Torch.

Torch (Burnt-out)
Renewable	Yes
Stackable	Yes (64)
Tool	Any tool
Blast resistance	?
Hardness	?
Luminous	No
Transparent	Yes
Flammable	No
Catches fire from lava	No

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.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
	None	Entity-Dependent	Falling on the block with fall damage	block.wood.fall	None	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

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	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.