How do you make a lantern in Minecraft?

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Written By Jonny

One of the key things to surviving in Minecraft is, somewhat obviously, light. After food, lighting is probably THE key thing to survival, certainly if you want to keep the monsters at bay. And while you can surround your base with torches galore, the more stylish way to keep your home well-lit is with lanterns. So, here, we’re going to take a look at how you craft these handy and attractive lanterns, and what resources you’ll need.

Minecraft: How to Make Lantern

Required materials to make a Lantern:

Materials you will need in order to make a lantern are:

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What is a Lantern in Minecraft

As the name suggests, lanterns are a light source in the game that can be placed like blocks. They are one of the brightest sources of light and are comparable to lava, beacon, and similar blocks. But what sets them truly apart is their design. Even though the lanterns act like blocks, they have a compact design that visually doesn’t take up much space.

How do you make a lantern in Minecraft?

Lanterns have a piece of chain on top of their head. So, when placed beneath another block, they appear to be hanging from that block. Doesn’t that look cool? On the other hand, when you place them without any block on top, the same lantern’s chain changes its appearance. Then it looks like a handle to hold the lantern.

FAQ

What do you need to make a sea lantern in Minecraft?

To make a sea lantern, place 4 prismarine shards and 5 prismarine crystals in the 3×3 crafting grid.

How do you make colored lanterns in Minecraft?

You can create “Normal” colored lanterns (lanterns that are dyed but do not have their case color changed) by combining any lantern and the dye that you want in a crafting table, or by shift-right-clicking a placed lantern with the dye in your hand.

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