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Minecraft Candle item

Candle

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A decorative light source that cannot be stacked, placed individually or in groups on blocks to emit light.

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The Candle is a non-stackable block item in Minecraft that serves as a decorative light source. Players place candles individually or group up to four on a single block to create ambient lighting with a small flame texture. Candles can be waterlogged and extinguished by water or rain, then re-lit with flint and steel or fire charges.

Admins can give candles with the command /give @p minecraft:candle 1. Because candles do not stack, bulk distribution requires repeated commands or creative mode placement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get the Candle without spawning it?
Yes. The Candle can also be obtained through normal Minecraft progression. Admins usually spawn it for speed when testing, running events, or outfitting players, which is what the commands on this page are for.
What is the Candle used for?
The Candle is a non-stackable block item in Minecraft that serves as a decorative light source. Players place candles individually or group up to four on a single block to create ambient lighting with a small flame texture. Candles can be waterlogged and extinguished by water or rain, then re-lit with flint and steel or fire charges.
What items are related to the Candle?
See the Related section at the bottom of this page for items commonly used alongside the Candle, or open Browse Games to explore the full Minecraft database.
What does the Candle do in Minecraft?
A decorative light source that cannot be stacked, placed individually or in groups on blocks to emit light.
When was the Candle data last updated?
The Candle entry was last verified on GameServersCodex on June 29, 2026. We track the live Minecraft build, so the IDs and commands here reflect the current patch.
Which game is the Candle from?
The Candle is from Minecraft. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to Minecraft and its current live build.
What is the item id of the Candle?
The item id of the Candle is minecraft:candle.
What is the give command of the Candle?
The give command of the Candle is /give @p minecraft:candle 1.
What is the stackable of the Candle?
The stackable of the Candle is No.

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