Soul Lantern

What is a Soul Lantern?

A Soul Lantern is a blue-colored variant of the standard Lantern in Minecraft that emits a soft, eerie glow. Unlike regular Lanterns, Soul Lanterns produce less light but have the unique ability to repel Piglins, making them useful for Nether bases and defensive builds.

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Where Can Soul Lanterns Be Found?

Soul Lanterns do not generate naturally and must be crafted by players. They are crafted using one Soul Torch and eight Iron Nuggets in a Crafting Table. Soul Torches can be made with a Stick, Coal or Charcoal, and Soul Sand or Soul Soil. More details about crafting and Soul-based lighting can be found in the Soul Fire article.

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What Can Players Do with a Soul Lantern?

Soul Lanterns serve as a decorative light source that emits a blue glow. While they provide a lower light level than regular Lanterns (light level 10 instead of 15), they effectively prevent hostile mob spawning and scare away Piglins. This makes them useful in Nether builds or any structure that needs an eerie, ghostly atmosphere. More details about lighting mechanics can be found in the Lighting Guide.

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The History of Soul Lanterns in Minecraft

Soul Lanterns were introduced in Minecraft version 1.16 as part of the Nether Update, expanding the game’s lighting options and providing players with new ways to ward off Piglins.

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Interesting Fact or Real-Life Connection

The blue glow of a Soul Lantern is inspired by real-world chemical reactions. In low-oxygen environments or when burning certain elements like copper, flames can take on a blue hue, much like the Soul Fire that fuels the Soul Lantern in Minecraft.

For further exploration of Soul-based lighting and Piglin repellents, visit the Rusty Ingot knowledge base to learn more about Soul Fire, Lighting Guide, and Piglin Behavior.