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Minecraft Sea Lantern item

Sea Lantern

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A light-emitting block found in ocean ruins and deep dark biomes, stackable and easily broken for use in builds requiring underwater or dim lighting.

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About

The Sea Lantern is a decorative light source with a light level of 15, making it one of the brightest blocks in Minecraft. It naturally generates in ocean ruins and deep dark biomes, and can be mined with any tool or by hand. The block breaks instantly due to its low hardness value.

Admins use Sea Lanterns to illuminate underwater structures, create ambient lighting in dark biomes, or build with them as a visual element in custom maps. Since it stacks to 64, you can distribute large quantities easily. Spawn individual copies with the /give command or use creative mode to place them freely.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the Sea Lantern data last updated?
The Sea Lantern 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.
What is the Sea Lantern used for?
The Sea Lantern is a decorative light source with a light level of 15, making it one of the brightest blocks in Minecraft. It naturally generates in ocean ruins and deep dark biomes, and can be mined with any tool or by hand. The block breaks instantly due to its low hardness value.
What items are related to the Sea Lantern?
See the Related section at the bottom of this page for items commonly used alongside the Sea Lantern, or open Browse Games to explore the full Minecraft database.
Which game is the Sea Lantern from?
The Sea Lantern is from Minecraft. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to Minecraft and its current live build.
Can I get the Sea Lantern without spawning it?
Yes. The Sea Lantern 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 Sea Lantern?
A light-emitting block found in ocean ruins and deep dark biomes, stackable and easily broken for use in builds requiring underwater or dim lighting.
What is the item id of the Sea Lantern?
The item id of the Sea Lantern is minecraft:sea_lantern.
What is the numerical id of the Sea Lantern?
The numerical id of the Sea Lantern is 169.
What is the give command of the Sea Lantern?
The give command of the Sea Lantern is /give @p minecraft:sea_lantern 1.
What is the stackable of the Sea Lantern?
The stackable of the Sea Lantern is Yes.
What is the max stack size of the Sea Lantern?
The max stack size of the Sea Lantern is 64.
What is the hardness of the Sea Lantern?
The hardness of the Sea Lantern is 0.3.
What is the diggable of the Sea Lantern?
The diggable of the Sea Lantern is Yes.

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