diff --git a/core/assets/bundles/bundle.properties b/core/assets/bundles/bundle.properties
index 283a9df67a..12314ac093 100644
--- a/core/assets/bundles/bundle.properties
+++ b/core/assets/bundles/bundle.properties
@@ -898,6 +898,7 @@ block.sorter.name = Sorter
 block.inverted-sorter.name = Inverted Sorter
 block.message.name = Message
 block.illuminator.name = Illuminator
+block.illuminator.description = A small, compact, configurable light source. Requires power to function.
 block.overflow-gate.name = Overflow Gate
 block.silicon-smelter.name = Silicon Smelter
 block.phase-weaver.name = Phase Weaver
diff --git a/core/src/io/anuke/mindustry/content/Blocks.java b/core/src/io/anuke/mindustry/content/Blocks.java
index a82e73a7a5..ed5808c78d 100644
--- a/core/src/io/anuke/mindustry/content/Blocks.java
+++ b/core/src/io/anuke/mindustry/content/Blocks.java
@@ -739,9 +739,7 @@ public class Blocks implements ContentList{
             requirements(Category.effect, ItemStack.with(Items.graphite, 5));
         }};
         illuminator = new LightBlock("illuminator"){{
-            //disabled until implemented properly
-            requirements(Category.effect, BuildVisibility.lightingOnly, ItemStack.with(Items.graphite, 5));
-            color = Color.valueOf("7d93ff");
+            requirements(Category.effect, BuildVisibility.lightingOnly, ItemStack.with(Items.graphite, 4, Items.silicon, 2));
             brightness = 0.67f;
             radius = 120f;
             consumes.power(0.05f);