A Jack o’Lantern in Minecraft is a light-emitting block crafted by combining a carved pumpkin and a torch in the crafting grid. The crafting recipe involves placing a torch beneath a carved pumpkin, resulting in a festive and illuminated block commonly associated with Halloween. Jack o’Lanterns share the same functionality as regular pumpkins in terms of crafting iron golems and snow golems.
However, they provide an added benefit of emitting light, making them useful for lighting up outdoor areas or creating decorative elements with a warm glow. The carved face on the Jack o’Lantern adds a festive touch, making it a popular choice for seasonal and themed builds within the game.
This guide will walk you through the crafting process, allowing you to create your very own Jack o’Lantern.
Required Materials
To craft a Jack o’Lantern, you will need the following materials:
- 1 Torch
- 1 Carved Pumpkin
Crafting in Survival Mode
Open the Crafting Menu:
Begin by opening your crafting table to access the 3×3 crafting grid.
Add Items to Make a Jack o’Lantern:
In the crafting menu, place 1 Carved Pumpkin in the middle box and 1 Torch in the middle box of the second row. This arrangement is crucial:
- First row: Empty
- Second row: 1 Torch, 1 Carved Pumpkin, 1 Torch
- Third row: Empty Once the correct pattern is achieved, the Jack o’Lantern will appear in the box to the right.
Move the Jack o’Lantern to Inventory:
After successfully crafting, move the new item to your inventory.
Congratulations! You’ve made a Jack o’Lantern in Minecraft.
Command for Jack o’Lantern
For those using commands or in creative mode, here are the commands to obtain a Jack o’Lantern:
- Java Edition (PC/Mac):
/give @p jack_o_lantern 1- Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10 Edition:
/give @p lit_pumpkin 1 0Supported Platforms
A Jack o’Lantern is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
- Java Edition (PC/Mac)
- Pocket Edition (PE)
- Xbox 360
- Xbox One
- PS3
- PS4
- Wii U
- Nintendo Switch
- Windows 10 Edition
- Education Edition
Now that you have a Jack o’Lantern, feel free to use it for Halloween-themed builds or as a unique light source in your world.
