How to Craft and Use the Melon Lantern

The Melon Lantern is a light source built from melon-themed parts.

Crafting it

The Melon Lantern is made with a shaped crafting recipe. Gather the melon-related ingredients the recipe calls for, including Carved Melon, and arrange them in the exact pattern shown in the crafting grid. Check your recipe book for the Melon Lantern entry once you have the ingredients in your inventory — the recipe unlocks as soon as you hold the right items.

Placing and lighting

Place the Melon Lantern like any other light block. It sits on the ground or attaches where the recipe's block type allows, and it emits light so you can use it to light a base, a farm, or a path without torches.

Carved Melon is also craftable on its own and is used as a decorative block. If you want a matching set, craft several Carved Melons alongside your Melon Lantern and place them together for a consistent look. Keep spare melons on hand so you can craft replacements if you move the lantern.