Torch (Burnt-out)

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.

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

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^{[sound 1]}	Entity-Dependent	Falling on the block with fall damage	`block.wood.fall`	None^{[sound 1]}	0.5	0.75	16
Footsteps	Entity-Dependent	Walking on the block	`block.wood.step`	`subtitles.block.generic.footsteps`	0.15	1.0	16

↑ ^a ^b MC-177082

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.

[bugMC-177082-1] MC-177082

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