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Jack o'Lantern

Jack o'Lantern

A jack o'lantern is a variant of pumpkin that emits light, and can be used to build golems.

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Contents (29)
  1. Obtaining
  2. Breaking
  3. Natural generation
  4. Crafting
  5. Usage
  6. Light source
  7. Building golems
  8. Placement
  9. Piston interactivity
  10. Sounds
  11. Data values
  12. ID
  13. Block states
  14. Achievements
  15. Advancements
  16. Videos
  17. History
  18. Java Edition
  19. Bedrock Edition
  20. Legacy Console Edition
  21. New Nintendo 3DS Edition
  22. Data history
  23. Issues
  24. Gallery
  25. Renders
  26. Screenshots
  27. In other media
  28. See also
  29. References
Jack o'Lantern
Invicon Jack o'Lantern.png: Inventory sprite for Jack o'Lantern in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Jack o'LanternInvicon Jack o'Lantern BE.png: Inventory sprite for Jack o'Lantern in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Jack o'Lantern
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Renewable Yes
Stackable Yes (64)
Tool SlotSprite Axe Required.png: Sprite image for Axe Required in Minecraft
Blast resistance 1
Hardness 1
Luminous Yes (15)
Transparent Partial (blocks light)
Flammable No
Catches fire
from lava 		No
Map color
 15 COLOR_ORANGE
Note block instrument Default (Harp)
Sulfur cube archetype Fast Flat

A jack o'lantern is a variant of pumpkin that emits light, and can be used to build golems.

Obtaining

Breaking

Jack o'lanterns are best mined with an axe.

Block Jack o'Lantern
Hardness 1
Tool
Breaking time (sec)[A]
Default 1.5 (JE)
1.5 (BE)
ItemSprite wooden-axe.png: Sprite image for wooden-axe in MinecraftWooden 0.75 (JE)
0.75 (BE)
ItemSprite stone-axe.png: Sprite image for stone-axe in MinecraftStone 0.4 (JE)
0.4 (BE)
ItemSprite copper-axe.png: Sprite image for copper-axe in MinecraftCopper 0.3 (JE)
0.3 (BE)
ItemSprite iron-axe.png: Sprite image for iron-axe in MinecraftIron 0.25 (JE)
0.25 (BE)
ItemSprite diamond-axe.png: Sprite image for diamond-axe in MinecraftDiamond 0.2 (JE)
0.2 (BE)
ItemSprite netherite-axe.png: Sprite image for netherite-axe in MinecraftNetherite 0.2 (JE)
0.2 (BE)
ItemSprite golden-axe.png: Sprite image for golden-axe in MinecraftGolden 0.15 (JE)
0.15 (BE)
ItemSprite wooden-sword.png: Sprite image for wooden-sword in MinecraftSword 1 (JE)
1 (BE)
Legend
  • incorrect tool, drops nothing
  • correct tool, drops nothing or something other than the block itself
  • correct tool, drops the block itself
  • italicized can be instant mined
  1. ↑ These durations ignore any other influential factors (e.g., Mining Fatigue) and are measured in seconds. For more information, see Breaking § Mining efficiency.

Natural generation

Jack o'lanterns can spawn within taiga villages in piles of pumpkins that also generate there.

Crafting

Ingredients Crafting recipe
Carved Pumpkin +
Torch
Invicon Carved Pumpkin.png: Inventory sprite for Carved Pumpkin in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Carved Pumpkin with description: Carved PumpkinInvicon Torch.png: Inventory sprite for Torch in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Torch with description: Torch
Invicon Jack o'Lantern.png: Inventory sprite for Jack o'Lantern in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Jack o'Lantern

Usage

Light source

Jack o'lanterns can be used as light sources underwater.

A jack o'lantern emits more light than the torch used to craft it, emitting the highest light level of 15. They also provide light while submerged under water. Like most light sources, they melt snow and ice.

Note: Unlike most other blocks that emit light level 15, jack o'lanterns are a valid block to spawn on for mobs that ignore light level.

Building golems

Snow golem
Iron golem
Copper golem

Jack o'lanterns can be used to build snow golems, iron golems, and copper golems as shown below. Snow golems require 2 snow blocks for their bodies, iron golems require 4 iron blocks, and copper golems require 1 copper block. The jack o'lantern must be placed last or the golem cannot spawn.

Snow golem build configuration
Iron golem build configuration
Copper golem build configuration

Placement

Jack o'lanterns can be placed without a block under them. When placed, jack o'lanterns automatically face the player. Jack o'lanterns can be placed on a transparent block. However, in Java Edition the stems are directional, meaning the stem will point towards the face, while in Bedrock Edition the stems are non-directional, meaning the stems always face northwest just like normal pumpkins.

Jack o'lanterns are transparent in their rendering only; otherwise, they share the attributes of all opaque solid blocks. For example, mobs can spawn on them, they can suffocate mobs, and blocks attached to another block (such as torches and rails) can be placed on top of them or on their sides.

Unlike a carved pumpkin, a jack o'lantern cannot be worn.

Piston interactivity

Jack o'lanterns are destroyed when pushed by pistons, and cannot be pulled by sticky pistons.

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Sounds

Java Edition:

BlockSprite oak-planks.png: Sprite image for oak-planks in Minecraft wood sound type
SoundClosed captionsSourceDescriptionIdentifierTranslation keyVolumePitchAttenuation
distance
​Block brokenBlocksOnce the block has brokenblock.wood.breaksubtitles.block.generic.break​1.00.816
​Block placed​[until: JE 26.4]BlocksWhen the block is placedblock.wood.placesubtitles.block.generic.place​1.00.816
​Block breakingBlocksWhile the block is in the process of being brokenblock.wood.hitsubtitles.block.generic.hit​0.250.516
​Something falls on a blockEntity-DependentFalling on the block with fall damageblock.wood.fallsubtitles.block.generic.fall​0.50.7516
​FootstepsEntity-DependentWalking on the blockblock.wood.stepsubtitles.block.generic.footsteps​0.151.016

Bedrock Edition:

BlockSprite oak-planks.png: Sprite image for oak-planks in Minecraft wood sound type
SoundClosed captionsSourceDescriptionIdentifierTranslation keyVolumePitch
​Block brokenBlocksOnce the block has brokendig.woodsubtitles.block.generic.break​1.00.8–1.0
​Block placedBlocksWhen the block is placedplace.woodsubtitles.block.generic.place​1.00.8
​Axe stripsBlocksWhen an axe strips a log or wood block [sound 1]use.woodsubtitles.block.generic.hit​1.00.8
​Block breakingBlocksWhile the block is in the process of being brokenhit.woodsubtitles.block.generic.hit​0.230.5
​FootstepsPlayersFalling on the block with fall damagefall.woodsubtitles.block.generic.footsteps​0.41.0
​FootstepsPlayersWalking on the blockstep.woodsubtitles.block.generic.footsteps​0.31.0
​FootstepsBlocksJumping from the blockjump.woodsubtitles.block.generic.footsteps​0.121.0
​FootstepsBlocksFalling on the block without fall damageland.woodsubtitles.block.generic.footsteps​0.181.0
  1. ↑ MCPE-189879

Data values

ID

Java Edition:

NameIdentifierFormBlock tags Translation key
BlockSprite jack-o'lantern.png: Sprite image for jack-o'lantern in Minecraft Jack o'Lanternjack_o_lanternBlock & Itemmineable/axe block.minecraft.jack_o_lantern

Bedrock Edition:

NameIdentifierNumeric ID FormItem ID[i 1] Translation key
BlockSprite jack-o'lantern.png: Sprite image for jack-o'lantern in Minecraft Jack o'Lanternlit_pumpkin91Block & Giveable Item[i 2]Identical[i 3] tile.lit_pumpkin.name
  1. ↑ ID of block's direct item form, which is used in savegame files and addons.
  2. ↑ Available with /give command.
  3. ↑ The block's direct item form has the same ID as the block.

Block states

See also: Block states

Java Edition:

Name Default value Allowed values Description
facingnortheast
north
south
west		The direction the jack o'lantern's carved face is facing.
The opposite from the direction the player faces while placing the jack o'lantern.

Bedrock Edition:

NameMetadata Bits Default value Allowed valuesValues for
Metadata Bits		 Description
minecraft:cardinal_directionNot Supportedsoutheast
north
south
west		UnsupportedThe direction the jack o'lantern's carved face is facing.
The opposite from the direction the player faces while placing the jack o'lantern.

Achievements

IconAchievementIn-game descriptionActual requirements (if different)Gamerscore earnedTrophy type (PS)
PS4Other
Body GuardCreate an Iron Golem.—20Bronze
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Advancements

IconAdvancementIn-game descriptionActual requirements (if different)
Hired HelpSummon an Iron Golem to help defend a villageSummon an iron golem.

Videos

History

Java Edition

Java Edition Alpha
v1.2.0 Added jack 'o' lanterns.
v1.2.0_02 All jack 'o' lanterns on worlds have been converted back into pumpkins in name only.
Java Edition Beta
1.0 Jack 'o' lantern is now labeled as "Pumpkin" in tooltips.
1.2 Jack 'o' lanterns previously had the same icon and name in the inventory as pumpkins, making it impossible to distinguish them visually. However, it wasn't possible to stack jack 'o' lanterns with pumpkins.
1.5_01 Jack 'o' lanterns that already exist in-game now all appear facing the opposite way they were placed before the update. A jack o'lantern is also placed facing away from the player, as opposed to facing in the player’s direction, as was the case before the update.
1.8Pre-release With the introduction of pumpkin farming, jack 'o' lanterns are now a renewable resource, because the player can make their torches from charcoal.
Java Edition
1.0.0Beta 1.9 Prerelease Snow golems can now be made by using jack 'o' lanterns.
Beta 1.9 Prerelease 6 Jack 'o' lanterns are now broken faster using an axe.
1.2.112w08a Iron golems can now be made by using jack 'o' lanterns.
1.6.113w26a "Jack 'o' Lantern" has been renamed to "Jack o'Lantern".
1.814w25a The top and bottom of jack o'lanterns now rotates according to the direction the block faces.
14w26c Jack o'lanterns can no longer be used to build golems.
1.8.1pre1 Jack o'lanterns can now be used to build golems again.
1.1116w39a Jack o'lanterns can now receive curse enchantments, but only through an anvil.
16w44a The /enchant command can now add curses to pumpkins and jack o'lanterns.[1]
1.12pre4 Torches and redstone torches can no longer be placed on top of jack o'lanterns.[2]
1.1317w47a Carved pumpkins and jack o'lanterns can no longer receive curse enchantments through an anvil. However, the newly-added pumpkin can.
17w48a Torches and redstone torches can once again be placed on the top of jack o'lanterns.
18w06a The re-added /enchant command can no longer add curses to carved pumpkins or jack o'lanterns.
1.1418w43a The textures of jack o'lanterns have been changed.
18w44a The front texture of jack o'lanterns has been changed.
18w50a Jack o'lanterns now generate in the updated taiga villages.
1.1519w35a Curse enchantments can now be applied to carved pumpkins and jack o'lanterns and no longer be applied to regular pumpkins.[3]
19w37a Mobs that spawn wearing jack o'lanterns on Halloween no longer drop them.
1.1721w11a Changed a pixel on the top texture.
1.20pre5 Jack o'lanterns can no longer be used as head gear on players and armor stands without the use of commands.[4]
Jack o'lanterns can no longer be enchanted with curse enchantments.[5]
1.21.925w31a Jack o'lanterns can now be used to make copper golems.
26.2snap1 Added sulfur cubes, which have the ability to absorb jack o'lanterns, providing the golf ball/fast flat effect to the mob.

Bedrock Edition

Pocket Edition Alpha
v0.8.0build 1 Added jack 'o' lanterns.
v0.9.0build 1 Smooth lighting has been removed from jack 'o' lanterns.
v0.11.0build 1 Jack 'o' Lantern has been renamed to Jack o'Lantern.
v0.12.1build 1 Jack o'lanterns can now spawn golems.
Bedrock Edition
1.10.0beta 1.10.0.3 The textures of jack o'lanterns have been changed.
Jack o'lanterns now generate in taiga and snowy taiga villages.
1.21.100
Experiment
Drop 3 2025		Preview 1.21.100.23 Jack o'lanterns can now be used to make copper golems.

Legacy Console Edition

Legacy Console Edition
Xbox 360Xbox OnePS3PS4PS VitaWii USwitch
TU1CU11.001.001.00Patch 11.0.1 Added jack-o-lanterns.
TU7 Snow golems can now be made by using jack-o-lanterns.
TU12 Iron golems can now be made by using jack-o-lanterns.
TU54CU441.521.521.52Patch 241.0.4 Jack-o-lanterns can now receive curse enchantments, but only through an anvil.
1.90 The textures of jack-o-lanterns have been changed.

New Nintendo 3DS Edition

New Nintendo 3DS Edition
0.1.0 Added jack 'o' lanterns.
  • A jack 'o' lantern in the 12w39a snapshot.
    A jack 'o' lantern in the 12w39a snapshot.

Data history

Java Edition

Java Edition
1.814w06a Jack o'lanterns now use the newly-implemented model json file models/block/cube.json; previously the geometry was defined in the game code itself.
1.1317w47a The ID of jack o'lanterns has been changed from lit_pumpkin to jack_o_lantern.
Prior to The Flattening, this block's numeral ID was 91.

Bedrock Edition

Bedrock Edition
1.20.0Preview 1.20.0.22 Jack o'lanterns now use the minecraft:cardinal_direction block state instead of direction.

Issues

Issues relating to "Jack o'Lantern" are maintained on the bug tracker. Issues should be reported and viewed there.

Renders

Java Edition

  • Facing south
    Facing south
  • Facing west
    Facing west
  • Facing north
    Facing north
  • Facing east
    Facing east

Bedrock Edition

  • Facing south
    Facing south
  • Facing west or north
    Facing west or north
  • Facing east
    Facing east

Halloween mobs

Screenshots

  • A lit jack o'lantern showing the range of the light
    A lit jack o'lantern showing the range of the light
  • Naturally spawning jack o'lanterns in a village
    Naturally spawning jack o'lanterns in a village
  • Jack o'Lantern face texture
    Jack o'Lantern face texture

In other media

See also

References

  1. ↑ MC-107601 – /enchant command doesn't allow to put "Curse of Binding" on skulls or pumpkins – resolved as "Fixed".
  2. ↑ MC-118408 – Torches and redstone torches cannot be placed on top of a Jack o'Lantern but can be placed on pumpkin – resolved as "Fixed".
  3. ↑ MC-125810
  4. ↑ MC-261294
  5. ↑ MC-163467
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