Interdiction Torch

The Interdiction Torch will push away all hostile mobs (except Slimes, Magma Cubes, and Ghasts) within a 5-block radius. It has EMC value 12,932. The effect is similar to that of an activated Swiftwolf's Rending Gale. It also deflects projectiles fired into the effective radius of the torch, such as arrows from Skeletons and fireballs from Blaze and Ghast. It cannot stop arrows fired from an Archangel's Smite, however.

Recipe
This recipe will not consume the Philosopher's Stone, leaving it in the crafting grid, and produces 2 Interdiction Torches.

Usage
The Interdiction Torch will repel all hostile mobs (excluding Slimes, Magma Cubes, and Ghasts) when placed. This can be used to protect advanced technology, machines, factories, and areas from unwanted danger. It can also be used to deflect another player's ranged attack (or even their ender pearl) when within the reach of the torch.

Putting an interdiction torch in an Alchemical Chest will cause the chest to produce a light level of 15 and repel mobs. The fact that it emits light means that it has ability to act as Glowstone above an Energy Collector, providing additional power to the collector.

It is also possible to create a hostile mob farm using a Deployer and block breaker. If you allow the mobs to spawn then deploy an Interdiction Torch it will repel them off of a platform where they can be further processed. Then using the block breaker you can then re-enable spawning.