Red Torch

What is a Red Torch?

A Red Torch is a decorative and functional light source exclusive to Minecraft Education Edition and Bedrock Edition with Education features enabled. Unlike a regular Torch, the Red Torch emits a dim, red-colored light, making it ideal for spooky environments, warning signals, and chemistry-based experiments.

This torch is part of Minecraft’s Chemistry system and cannot be crafted in standard Survival Mode unless Education features are enabled.

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Where Can Red Torches Be Found?

Red Torches do not generate naturally and must be crafted using Minecraft’s Chemistry system. To craft one, players need:

1. Mercuric Chloride – Obtained from the Element Constructor or Material Reducer.

2. Standard Torch – Crafted from one Stick and one Coal or Charcoal.

When combined in the Lab Table, these materials produce a Red Torch.

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What Can Players Do with a Red Torch?

The Red Torch is primarily decorative, but it has several creative uses, including:

• Horror and haunted builds, where the red glow enhances a scary atmosphere.

• Emergency warning systems, resembling real-world red alarm lights.

• Laboratory and experiment rooms, where red lighting adds a scientific or hazardous effect.

• Educational chemistry experiments, helping students learn about flame color reactions.

Unlike Redstone Torches, which are used for powering Redstone contraptions, Red Torches are purely for lighting and decoration.

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The History of Red Torches in Minecraft

Red Torches were introduced in Minecraft Education Edition’s Chemistry Update, allowing players to experiment with real-world chemical compounds. They are exclusive to Education Edition and Bedrock Edition with Education features enabled, meaning they cannot be crafted in standard Survival Mode.

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Interesting Fact or Real-Life Connection

Red Torches mimic real-world chemical reactions, where mercuric chloride and other metal salts burn with a red flame. In fireworks, laboratory tests, and pyrotechnics, different chemicals produce various flame colors, just like in Minecraft’s Chemistry system.

For more details on Minecraft Chemistry, torches, and lighting mechanics, visit the Rusty Ingot knowledge base.