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Torches
  • Torch
    Purple Torch Yellow Torch Blue Torch Green Torch Red Torch Orange Torch White Torch Pink Torch Ice Torch Cursed Torch
    Ichor Torch Demon Torch Rainbow Torch Ultrabright Torch Bone Torch Desert Torch Coral Torch Corrupt Torch Crimson Torch Hallowed Torch Jungle Torch
Statistics
Type
Placeable✔️ (1 wide × 1 high)
Use time15 (Very fast)
TooltipProvides light
Max stack9999 / 99
RarityRarity level: 0

You want apples? You want carrots? You want pineapples? We got torches.

— The Merchant

Holding torch

Torches can be picked from the wall by pressing the  Interact key and used to light up the region around the player.

Torch put out

Torches held by the player will be put out upon entering water, even if the water is waist level and would not reach it.

Torches are furniture items that produce light when placed, held, or dropped (via the Throw key), and are crucial at all stages of gameplay as primary light sources. Torches provide light permanently, and are never consumed. Regular torches can be found randomly in chests and Pots, as a bonus drop from slimes, or purchased from the Merchant or Skeleton Merchant for 50 each.

Torches can be placed on the sides or tops of most blocks, on background walls, and on the sides of trees and Wooden Beams. In the PC version PC version they can be placed on any type of platform. A placed torch can be retrieved by pressing the  Interact key on it or by freeing it with a pickaxe or drill. When the block a torch is attached to is broken, the torch will attach itself to any other block or wall directly adjacent to it. If all adjacent blocks surrounding a torch are removed (left, right, and bottom), and no wall exists behind it, it drops like any other item.

Torches are also mechanisms that can be toggled on and off via Wire.

Placing at least 100 torches in close proximity, at a depth of at least 200 below surface level in any biome, will start the Torch God mini-event. This will grant the Torch God's Favor, which will allow the player to automatically convert ordinary torches to one of the biome types. This can produce Desert, Jungle, Ice, Hallowed, Crimson, or Corrupt Torches in the respective biomes; it can also produce Bone Torches in the Dungeon, and Demon Torches in the Underworld.

Types[]

Terraria-Torches

Light range and color of the torches with "Color" lighting mode. From top to bottom:
-Torch (regular)
-Orange
-Red
-Purple
-Blue
-Green
-Yellow
-White
-Ice
-Ultrabright
-Demon
-Cursed
-Ichor

Standard Torch[]

Standard Torches produce an orange flame, and cannot be placed in liquids. They are crafted with Wood and Gel, but can also be purchased from the Merchant (always) or the Skeleton Merchant (during the second half of every in-game minute) for 50 each. Besides being used to craft various other light sources, they are also used to craft Flaming Arrow, Molotov Cocktails, and the Flaming Mace.

Colored Torch[]

Purple, Yellow, Blue, Green, Red, White and Orange Torches can be made by combining standard Torches with gems. There are nine available colors, one for each of the seven gem colors, plus the Pink Torch crafted with Pink Gel and the Rainbow Torch crafted with Rainbow Brick. With the exception of their colors and light levels, these function identically to a standard Torch. The Rainbow Torch cycles through various colors. The Pink Torch is used to craft the Peace Candle, and the Rainbow Torch is used to craft the Rainbow Campfire.

Ice Torch[]

Ice Torches are crafted by combining standard torches with Ice Blocks or, in PC version PC, Console version Console, Mobile version Mobile, and tModLoader version tModLoader, with Pink Ice Blocks, Purple Ice Blocks, or Red Ice Blocks. They give off a pale blue light. The Ice Torch has a slightly different graphic to the rest of the colored torches. Besides being used to craft the Frozen Campfire and various Frozen and Boreal light sources, they are also used to craft Frostburn Arrows.

Bone Torch[]

Bone Torches are sold by the Skeleton Merchant for 1 each during the first half of every in-game minute (a real-world second), other times he sells ordinary Torches. They are used to craft Bone Campfires. Bone Torches regularly produce long-lasting sparks which can map out a fair distance below them.

Another way of acquiring Bone Torches is placing and immediately breaking Torches in the Dungeon with the Torch God's Favor. These can be used anywhere outside the Snow biome, Desert, Jungle, Corruption, Crimson, Hallow, Dungeon or Jungle Temple biomes for extra luck, and especially in the Underworld for increased fishing chances.

Ultrabright Torch[]

Ultrabright Torches cannot be crafted, but are sometimes sold by the Traveling Merchant for 3 each. They shine brighter than normal torches when held. They are used to craft Ultrabright Campfires and Living Ultrabright Fire Blocks.

Demon Torch[]

Demon Torches can be taken from the Ruined Houses in the Underworld, where they occur naturally. On PC version PC, Console version Console, Mobile version Mobile, Old Chinese version Old Chinese, tModLoader version tModLoader, and tModLoader 1 tModLoader Legacy, they can also be crafted by combining standard torches with Obsidian. They function identically to standard, colored and Ice Torches, except that they cycle smoothly between emitting red, purple, and blue light. They are used to craft Demon Campfires and Living Demon Fire Blocks.

Cursed and Ichor Torch[]

These torches become available in Hardmode, and emit a bright green or yellow light, respectively. They are nearly unique in that they can be held or placed in liquids and still function normally there. They are crafted by combining standard Torches with Cursed Flames (Cursed Torches) or Ichor (Ichor Torches). They are used to craft Cursed Campfires and Ichor Campfires, respectively.

Desert Torch[]

Desert Torches are crafted by combining standard torches with Hardened Sand Blocks, Hardened Crimsand Blocks, Hardened Ebonsand Blocks or Hardened Pearlsand Blocks. They are used to craft Desert Campfires.

Coral Torch[]

Coral Torches are crafted by combining standard torches with Coral. The Coral Torch has a slightly different graphic to the rest of the colored torches. They can be placed in Water and still function normally there. They are used to craft Coral Campfires.

Corrupt Torch[]

Corrupt Torches are crafted by combining standard torches with Ebonstone Blocks, Hardened Ebonsand Blocks or Purple Ice Blocks. They are used to craft Corrupt Campfires.

Crimson Torch[]

Crimson Torches are crafted by combining standard torches with Crimstone Blocks, Hardened Crimsand Blocks or Red Ice Blocks. They are used to craft Crimson Campfires.

Hallowed Torch[]

These torches become available in Hardmode. Hallowed Torches are crafted by combining standard torches with Pearlstone Blocks, Hardened Pearlsand Blocks or Pink Ice Blocks. They are used to craft Hallowed Campfires.

Jungle Torch[]

Jungle Torches are crafted by combining standard torches with Jungle Spores. They are used to craft Jungle Campfires.

Aether Torch[]

Aether Torches are created by throwing torches into Shimmer.

Mushroom Torch[]

Mushroom Torches are crafted by combining standard torches with Glowing Mushrooms. They are used to craft Mushroom Campfires.

Types list[]

Type Tile ID Color alteration (RGB)[1][2] Sell Notes
R G B Applied[3]
on
Applied
on
Torch Torch
Internal Item ID: 8
4 - -5% -20% 10 Standard Torch.
Purple Torch Purple Torch
Internal Item ID: 430
4 (5) -10% -100% -10% 40
Yellow Torch Yellow Torch
Internal Item ID: 432
4 (7) -10% -10% -100% 40
Blue Torch Blue Torch
Internal Item ID: 427
4 (2) -100% -90% +30% 40
Green Torch Green Torch
Internal Item ID: 429
4 (4) -100% - -90% 40 Can be found naturally in Jungle Shrines.
Red Torch Red Torch
Internal Item ID: 428
4 (3) - -90% -90% 40
Orange Torch Orange Torch
Internal Item ID: 1245
4 (11) - -50% -100% 12
White Torch White Torch
Internal Item ID: 431
4 (6) +40% +40% +40% 1 Brightest torch.
Ice Torch Ice Torch
Internal Item ID: 974
4 (10) -25% -15% +40% 12 Sometimes found in Ice Chests.
Pink Torch Pink Torch
Internal Item ID: 3114
4 (16) - -100% - 16 Crafted with Pink Gel.
Bone Torch Bone Torch
Internal Item ID: 3004
4 (14) -5% -25% +30% 20 Sold by the Skeleton Merchant for 1 each during the second half of every minute (equivalent to one real-world second).
Ultrabright Torch Ultrabright Torch
Internal Item ID: 2274
4 (13) -25% +35% +50% 60 Sold randomly by the Traveling Merchant for 3 each. Very bright when held, but dimmer when placed.
Demon Torch Demon Torch
Internal Item ID: 433
4 (8) -50% -70% - 60 Cycles color linearly; can be found naturally in The Underworld.
+50% -70% -100%
Cursed Torch Cursed Torch
Internal Item ID: 523
4 (9) - +60% -50% 30 Placeable and functional under both water and lava; Rarity level: 1 rarity.
Ichor Torch Ichor Torch
Internal Item ID: 1333
4 (12) +40% +40% -30% 32 Placeable and functional under both water and lava; Rarity level: 1 rarity.
Rainbow Torch Rainbow Torch
Internal Item ID: 3045
4 (15) - -100% -100% 50 Cycles through those colors linearly; Rarity level: 1 rarity.
- - -100%
-100% - -100%
-100% - -
-100% -100% -
- -100% -
Desert Torch Desert Torch
Internal Item ID: 4383
4 (17) +40% -15% -45% 12
Coral Torch Coral Torch
Internal Item ID: 4384
4 (18) -75% +30% -20% 12 Placeable and functional under water.
Corrupt Torch Corrupt Torch
Internal Item ID: 4385
4 (19) -5% -60% +40% 12
Crimson Torch Crimson Torch
Internal Item ID: 4386
4 (20) +40% -30% -50% 12
Hallowed Torch Hallowed Torch
Internal Item ID: 4387
4 (21) +25% -40% +20% 12
Jungle Torch Jungle Torch
Internal Item ID: 4388
4 (22) -25% +45% -10% 12

Luck []

Main article: Luck § Torches

By placing or holding Torches in the correct locations, players can gain an increase of up to 0.2 to their luck.

Crafting[]

Recipes[]

ResultIngredientsCrafting station
PC versionConsole versionMobile versiontModLoader version only:
Blue TorchBlue Torch
10
By Hand
Old-gen console versionWindows Phone versionNintendo 3DS versiontModLoader 1 only:
Blue TorchBlue Torch
3
Coral TorchCoral Torch
3
Corrupt TorchCorrupt Torch
3
Crimson TorchCrimson Torch
3
Cursed TorchCursed Torch
33
PC versionConsole versionMobile versiontModLoader versiontModLoader 1 only:
Demon TorchDemon Torch
3
Desert TorchDesert Torch
3
PC versionConsole versionMobile versiontModLoader version only:
Green TorchGreen Torch
10
Old-gen console versionWindows Phone versionNintendo 3DS versiontModLoader 1 only:
Green TorchGreen Torch
3
Hallowed TorchHallowed Torch
3
Ice TorchIce Torch
3
PC versionConsole versionMobile versiontModLoader version only:
Ice TorchIce Torch
3
Ichor TorchIchor Torch
33
Jungle TorchJungle Torch
25
Mushroom TorchMushroom Torch
3
PC versionConsole versionMobile versiontModLoader version only:
Orange TorchOrange Torch
20
Old-gen console versionWindows Phone versionNintendo 3DS versiontModLoader 1 only:
Orange TorchOrange Torch
3
Pink TorchPink Torch
3
PC versionConsole versionMobile versiontModLoader version only:
Purple TorchPurple Torch
10
Old-gen console versionWindows Phone versionNintendo 3DS versiontModLoader 1 only:
Purple TorchPurple Torch
3
PC versionConsole versionMobile versiontModLoader version only:
Rainbow TorchRainbow Torch
10
tModLoader 1 only:
Rainbow TorchRainbow Torch
3
PC versionConsole versionMobile versiontModLoader version only:
Red TorchRed Torch
10
Old-gen console versionWindows Phone versionNintendo 3DS versiontModLoader 1 only:
Red TorchRed Torch
3
TorchTorch
3
PC versionConsole versionMobile versiontModLoader version only:
White TorchWhite Torch
10
Old-gen console versionWindows Phone versionNintendo 3DS versiontModLoader 1 only:
White TorchWhite Torch
3
PC versionConsole versionMobile versiontModLoader version only:
Yellow TorchYellow Torch
10
Old-gen console versionWindows Phone versionNintendo 3DS versiontModLoader 1 only:
Yellow TorchYellow Torch
3
Aether TorchAether Torch
ShimmerShimmer Transmutation

Used in[]

Standard Torch[]

ResultIngredientsCrafting station
Nebula CandelabraNebula Candelabra
Ancient ManipulatorAncient Manipulator
Nebula CandleNebula Candle
Nebula ChandelierNebula Chandelier
Nebula LampNebula Lamp
Nebula LanternNebula Lantern
Solar CandelabraSolar Candelabra
Solar CandleSolar Candle
Solar ChandelierSolar Chandelier
Solar LampSolar Lamp
Solar LanternSolar Lantern
Stardust CandelabraStardust Candelabra
Stardust CandleStardust Candle
Stardust ChandelierStardust Chandelier
Stardust LampStardust Lamp
Stardust LanternStardust Lantern
Vortex CandelabraVortex Candelabra
Vortex CandleVortex Candle
Vortex ChandelierVortex Chandelier
Vortex LampVortex Lamp
Vortex LanternVortex Lantern
Bone CandelabraBone Candelabra
Bone WelderBone Welder
Bone ChandelierBone Chandelier
Bone LampBone Lamp
Bone LanternBone Lantern
PC versionConsole versionMobile versiontModLoader version only:
Blue TorchBlue Torch
10
By Hand
Old-gen console versionWindows Phone versionNintendo 3DS versiontModLoader 1 only:
Blue TorchBlue Torch
3
Old-gen console versionWindows Phone versionNintendo 3DS version only:
CampfireCampfire
PC versionConsole versionMobile versiontModLoader versiontModLoader 1 only:
CampfireCampfire
Coral TorchCoral Torch
3
Corrupt TorchCorrupt Torch
3
Crimson TorchCrimson Torch
3
Cursed TorchCursed Torch
33
PC versionConsole versionMobile versiontModLoader versiontModLoader 1 only:
Demon TorchDemon Torch
3
Desert TorchDesert Torch
3
PC versionConsole versionMobile versiontModLoader versiontModLoader 1 only:
Flaming ArrowFlaming Arrow
10
Old-gen console versionWindows Phone versionNintendo 3DS version only:
Flaming ArrowFlaming Arrow
5
Flaming MaceFlaming Mace
PC versionConsole versionMobile versiontModLoader version only:
Green TorchGreen Torch
10
Old-gen console versionWindows Phone versionNintendo 3DS versiontModLoader 1 only:
Green TorchGreen Torch
3
Hallowed TorchHallowed Torch
3
Hanging BrazierHanging Brazier
Ice TorchIce Torch
3
PC versionConsole versionMobile versiontModLoader version only:
Ice TorchIce Torch
3
Ichor TorchIchor Torch
33
Jungle TorchJungle Torch
25
Old-gen console versionWindows Phone version only:
Molotov CocktailMolotov Cocktail
10
PC versionConsole versionMobile versiontModLoader version only:
Molotov CocktailMolotov Cocktail
5
tModLoader 1 only:
Molotov CocktailMolotov Cocktail
5
Mushroom TorchMushroom Torch
3
PC versionConsole versionMobile versiontModLoader version only:
Orange TorchOrange Torch
20
Old-gen console versionWindows Phone versionNintendo 3DS versiontModLoader 1 only:
Orange TorchOrange Torch
3
PC versionConsole versionMobile versiontModLoader version only:
Purple TorchPurple Torch
10
Old-gen console versionWindows Phone versionNintendo 3DS versiontModLoader 1 only:
Purple TorchPurple Torch
3
PC versionConsole versionMobile versiontModLoader version only:
Rainbow TorchRainbow Torch
10
tModLoader 1 only:
Rainbow TorchRainbow Torch
3
PC versionConsole versionMobile versiontModLoader version only:
Red TorchRed Torch
10
Old-gen console versionWindows Phone versionNintendo 3DS versiontModLoader 1 only:
Red TorchRed Torch
3
PC versionConsole versionMobile versiontModLoader version only:
White TorchWhite Torch
10
Old-gen console versionWindows Phone versionNintendo 3DS versiontModLoader 1 only:
White TorchWhite Torch
3
PC versionConsole versionMobile versiontModLoader version only:
Yellow TorchYellow Torch
10
Old-gen console versionWindows Phone versionNintendo 3DS versiontModLoader 1 only:
Yellow TorchYellow Torch
3
Lesion CandelabraLesion Candelabra
Decay ChamberDecay Chamber
Lesion CandleLesion Candle
Lesion ChandelierLesion Chandelier
Lesion LampLesion Lamp
Lesion LanternLesion Lantern
Flesh CandelabraFlesh Candelabra
Flesh Cloning VatFlesh Cloning Vat
Flesh CandleFlesh Candle
Flesh ChandelierFlesh Chandelier
Flesh LampFlesh Lamp
Flesh LanternFlesh Lantern
Glass CandelabraGlass Candelabra
Glass KilnGlass Kiln
Glass CandleGlass Candle
Glass ChandelierGlass Chandelier
Glass LampGlass Lamp
Glass LanternGlass Lantern
Honey CandelabraHoney Candelabra
Honey DispenserHoney Dispenser
Honey CandleHoney Candle
Honey ChandelierHoney Chandelier
Honey LampHoney Lamp
Honey LanternHoney Lantern
Ash Wood ChandelierAsh Wood Chandelier
Iron AnvilIron Anvil
or
Lead AnvilLead Anvil
Balloon ChandelierBalloon Chandelier
Bamboo ChandelierBamboo Chandelier
PC versionConsole versionMobile versiontModLoader version only:
Cactus ChandelierCactus Chandelier
Copper ChandelierCopper Chandelier
Crystal ChandelierCrystal Chandelier
Ebonwood ChandelierEbonwood Chandelier
Glass KilnGlass Kiln
Gold ChandelierGold Chandelier
Granite ChandelierGranite Chandelier
Old-gen console versionWindows Phone versionNintendo 3DS version only:
Hellfire ArrowHellfire Arrow
25
Lamp PostLamp Post
Marble ChandelierMarble Chandelier
Martian ChandelierMartian Chandelier
Meteorite ChandelierMeteorite Chandelier
Mushroom ChandelierMushroom Chandelier
Palm Wood ChandelierPalm Wood Chandelier
Pearlwood ChandelierPearlwood Chandelier
Platinum ChandelierPlatinum Chandelier
Pumpkin ChandelierPumpkin Chandelier
Reef ChandelierReef Chandelier
Rich Mahogany ChandelierRich Mahogany Chandelier
Sandstone ChandelierSandstone Chandelier
Shadewood ChandelierShadewood Chandelier
Silver ChandelierSilver Chandelier
Spider ChandelierSpider Chandelier
PC versionConsole versionMobile versiontModLoader version only:
Spooky ChandelierSpooky Chandelier
Tin ChandelierTin Chandelier
Tungsten ChandelierTungsten Chandelier
Lihzahrd CandelabraLihzahrd Candelabra
Lihzahrd FurnaceLihzahrd Furnace
Lihzahrd CandleLihzahrd Candle
Lihzahrd ChandelierLihzahrd Chandelier
Lihzahrd LampLihzahrd Lamp
Lihzahrd LanternLihzahrd Lantern
Living Wood CandelabraLiving Wood Candelabra
Living LoomLiving Loom
Living Wood CandleLiving Wood Candle
Living Wood ChandelierLiving Wood Chandelier
Living Wood LampLiving Wood Lamp
Living Wood LanternLiving Wood Lantern
Skyware CandelabraSkyware Candelabra
Sky MillSky Mill
Skyware CandleSkyware Candle
Skyware ChandelierSkyware Chandelier
Skyware LampSkyware Lamp
Skyware LanternSkyware Lantern
Slime CandelabraSlime Candelabra
SolidifierSolidifier
Slime CandleSlime Candle
Slime ChandelierSlime Chandelier
Slime LampSlime Lamp
Slime LanternSlime Lantern
Steampunk CandelabraSteampunk Candelabra
Steampunk BoilerSteampunk Boiler
Steampunk CandleSteampunk Candle
Steampunk ChandelierSteampunk Chandelier
Steampunk LampSteampunk Lamp
Steampunk LanternSteampunk Lantern
Ash Wood CandelabraAsh Wood Candelabra
Work BenchWork Bench
Ash Wood CandleAsh Wood Candle
Ash Wood LampAsh Wood Lamp
Ash Wood LanternAsh Wood Lantern
Balloon CandelabraBalloon Candelabra
Balloon CandleBalloon Candle
Balloon LampBalloon Lamp
Balloon LanternBalloon Lantern
Bamboo CandelabraBamboo Candelabra
Bamboo CandleBamboo Candle
Bamboo LampBamboo Lamp
Bamboo LanternBamboo Lantern
Cactus CandelabraCactus Candelabra
Cactus CandleCactus Candle
Old-gen console versionWindows Phone versionNintendo 3DS versiontModLoader 1 only:
Cactus ChandelierCactus Chandelier
Cactus LampCactus Lamp
Cactus LanternCactus Lantern
CandelabraCandelabra
CandleCandle
Chinese LanternChinese Lantern
Crystal CandelabraCrystal Candelabra
Crystal CandleCrystal Candle
Crystal LampCrystal Lamp
Crystal LanternCrystal Lantern
Dynasty CandleDynasty Candle
Dynasty LampDynasty Lamp
Dynasty LanternDynasty Lantern
Ebonwood CandelabraEbonwood Candelabra
Ebonwood CandleEbonwood Candle
Ebonwood LampEbonwood Lamp
Ebonwood LanternEbonwood Lantern
FireplaceFireplace
FurnaceFurnace
Granite CandelabraGranite Candelabra
Granite CandleGranite Candle
Granite LampGranite Lamp
Granite LanternGranite Lantern
Hanging Jack 'O LanternHanging Jack 'O Lantern
Jack 'O LanternJack 'O Lantern
JackelierJackelier
Large Dynasty CandleLarge Dynasty Candle
Large Dynasty LanternLarge Dynasty Lantern
Marble CandelabraMarble Candelabra
Marble CandleMarble Candle
Marble LampMarble Lamp
Marble LanternMarble Lantern
Martian Hover CandleMartian Hover Candle
Martian LamppostMartian Lamppost
Martian LanternMartian Lantern
Martian Table LampMartian Table Lamp
Meteorite CandelabraMeteorite Candelabra
Meteorite CandleMeteorite Candle
Meteorite LampMeteorite Lamp
Meteorite LanternMeteorite Lantern
Mushroom CandelabraMushroom Candelabra
Mushroom CandleMushroom Candle
Mushroom LampMushroom Lamp
Mushroom LanternMushroom Lantern
Palm Wood CandelabraPalm Wood Candelabra
Palm Wood CandlePalm Wood Candle
Palm Wood LampPalm Wood Lamp
Palm Wood LanternPalm Wood Lantern
Pearlwood CandelabraPearlwood Candelabra
Pearlwood CandlePearlwood Candle
Pearlwood LampPearlwood Lamp
Pearlwood LanternPearlwood Lantern
Platinum CandelabraPlatinum Candelabra
Platinum CandlePlatinum Candle
Pumpkin CandelabraPumpkin Candelabra
Pumpkin CandlePumpkin Candle
Pumpkin LampPumpkin Lamp
Pumpkin LanternPumpkin Lantern
Reef CandelabraReef Candelabra
Reef CandleReef Candle
Reef LampReef Lamp
Reef LanternReef Lantern
Rich Mahogany CandelabraRich Mahogany Candelabra
Rich Mahogany CandleRich Mahogany Candle
Rich Mahogany LampRich Mahogany Lamp
Rich Mahogany LanternRich Mahogany Lantern
Sandstone CandelabraSandstone Candelabra
Sandstone CandleSandstone Candle
Sandstone LampSandstone Lamp
Sandstone LanternSandstone Lantern
Shadewood CandelabraShadewood Candelabra
Shadewood CandleShadewood Candle
Shadewood LampShadewood Lamp
Shadewood LanternShadewood Lantern
Skull LanternSkull Lantern
Spider CandelabraSpider Candelabra
Spider CandleSpider Candle
Spider LampSpider Lamp
Spider LanternSpider Lantern
Spooky CandelabraSpooky Candelabra
Spooky CandleSpooky Candle
Old-gen console version only:
Spooky ChandelierSpooky Chandelier
Spooky LampSpooky Lamp
Spooky LanternSpooky Lantern
Tiki TorchTiki Torch
Shadow CandleShadow Candle
Work BenchWork Bench and Ecto Mist

Ice Torch[]

ResultIngredientsCrafting station
PC versionConsole versionMobile versiontModLoader versiontModLoader 1 only:
Frostburn ArrowFrostburn Arrow
10
By Hand
Old-gen console versionWindows Phone versionNintendo 3DS version only:
Frostburn ArrowFrostburn Arrow
5
Frozen CampfireFrozen Campfire
Wand of FrostingWand of Frosting
Frozen CandelabraFrozen Candelabra
Ice MachineIce Machine
Frozen CandleFrozen Candle
Frozen ChandelierFrozen Chandelier
Frozen LampFrozen Lamp
Frozen LanternFrozen Lantern
Boreal Wood ChandelierBoreal Wood Chandelier
Iron AnvilIron Anvil
or
Lead AnvilLead Anvil
Boreal Wood CandelabraBoreal Wood Candelabra
Work BenchWork Bench
Boreal Wood CandleBoreal Wood Candle
Boreal Wood LampBoreal Wood Lamp
Boreal Wood LanternBoreal Wood Lantern

Pink Torch[]

ResultIngredientsCrafting station
Peace CandlePeace Candle
Work BenchWork Bench

Bone Torch[]

ResultIngredientsCrafting station
Bone CampfireBone Campfire
By Hand

Ultrabright Torch[]

ResultIngredientsCrafting station
Ultrabright CampfireUltrabright Campfire
By Hand
Living Ultrabright Fire BlockLiving Ultrabright Fire Block
20
Crystal BallCrystal Ball

Demon Torch[]

ResultIngredientsCrafting station
Demon CampfireDemon Campfire
By Hand
Living Demon Fire BlockLiving Demon Fire Block
20
Crystal BallCrystal Ball

Cursed Torch[]

ResultIngredientsCrafting station
Cursed CampfireCursed Campfire
By Hand

Ichor Torch[]

ResultIngredientsCrafting station
Ichor CampfireIchor Campfire
By Hand

Rainbow Torch[]

ResultIngredientsCrafting station
Rainbow CampfireRainbow Campfire
By Hand

Desert Torch[]

ResultIngredientsCrafting station
Desert CampfireDesert Campfire
By Hand

Coral Torch[]

ResultIngredientsCrafting station
Coral CampfireCoral Campfire
By Hand

Corrupt Torch[]

ResultIngredientsCrafting station
Corrupt CampfireCorrupt Campfire
By Hand

Crimson Torch[]

ResultIngredientsCrafting station
Crimson CampfireCrimson Campfire
By Hand

Hallowed Torch[]

ResultIngredientsCrafting station
Hallowed CampfireHallowed Campfire
By Hand

Jungle Torch[]

ResultIngredientsCrafting station
Jungle CampfireJungle Campfire
By Hand

Notes[]

  • With the exception of the Coral Torch, Cursed Torch, and Ichor Torch, torches do not function under water. A torch thrown into water will not emit light once it submerges, and if a player enters water with a torch selected in the hotbar, the torch will not be visible and will emit no light. Placed torches are freed when water touches them, and drop as items.
  • Holding the Auto Select key with the cursor over empty space will automatically prepare the torches in the player's inventory, allowing for quick placement or easy access to light.
  • White Torches appear to produce the most light of any light source in the game.
  • Torches provide more light when placed than they do when held or dropped, with the exception of the Ultrabright.
  • Torches are the only item where it is possible to throw (via the Throw key) just one of the item. For all other items, the entire stack gets thrown.
  • Throwing a torch will cause it to only go a few tiles forwards before falling straight down. For a light source that can be tossed farther, Glowsticks or Flares should be used (though note that Glowsticks are thrown by selecting them and then pressing the Use / Attack button, not by pressing Throw).
  • Despite appearing dim, Blue Torches can reach a respectable distance with the "Trippy" lighting mode selected, which is extended even farther under the effects of a Night Owl Potion.
  • While in Smart Cursor mode, the player can only place torches in dark places.
  • Rainbow torches are the hardest to obtain.

Trivia[]

  • Orange Torches were apparently added because of a "really persistent nagging brit" in reference to the YouTuber ChippyGaming AKA James Bennett.[4]
  • Torch flame animations continue to play while the game is paused.
  • If a block is placed above a torch, the torch will lower. If there is no block above it, the torch gets higher. This can be seen best using a Trap Door and opening/closing it.
  • The Torch is the most used ingredient, with 247 recipes needing it, followed by Wood that is needed in 157 recipes.
  • In The Constant Worlds, torches and Campfires exposed to the sky will "turn off" during Rain.
  • It used to be possible to make a pre-hardmode hallow, as Desert Torches used to un-craft in shimmer, rather than turn into an Aether Torch. This is because the Desert Torch un-crafted using the hardened pearlsand recipe

History[]

  • Desktop 1.4.1: Jungle Torch crafting recipe changed -resulting amount and torch requirement increased from 15 to 25.
  • Desktop 1.4.0.1:
    • Max stack for all torches increased from 99 to 999.
    • Added Desert, Coral, Corrupt, Crimson, Hallowed and Jungle Torches.
    • Ice Torches can now also be crafted from Pink/Purple/Red Ice Blocks.
  • Desktop 1.3.0.1:
    • Demon Torches can now be crafted.
    • Added Rainbow, Bone and Pink Torches.
    • Can now be placed on any platforms.
  • Desktop 1.2.3.1: Fixed torches being able to be placed on wrong sides of slopes (that leaves them in air).
  • Desktop 1.2.3:
    • Added Ultrabright Torches.
    • Fixed exploit where you could throw torches to activate hotbar items without costs.
    • Fixed issue where Ice Torch would not emit light when thrown on the ground.
    • Fixed torch duplication bug.
  • Desktop 1.2:
    • Torches are now animated.
    • Updated all colored torch sprites.
    • Can now be placed on background walls.
    • Added Ice, Orange, and Ichor Torches.
  • Desktop 1.1:
    • Can now be toggled on and off by Wire.
    • Added Colored, Cursed, and Demon varieties.
  • Desktop 1.0.1: Torches now work correctly when placed on wooden platforms.

References[]

  1. Only valid for the "Color" and "Trippy" lighting modes.
  2. Information taken from the PC version PC 1.4.0.4 source code, function Initialize() in TerrariaID.TorchID.cs, function DoUpdate_AnimateTileGlows() in Terraria.Main.cs, and function DoUpdate_AnimateDiscoRGB() in Terraria.Main.cs There may be inaccuracies, as the current PC version PC version is 1.4.4.9.
  3. This column represents the color alteration of the torch if it was applied to a completely lit, white tile. Note that this is merely a theoretical attempt at visualizing said color alteration; in-game colors are nearly always much darker and dimmer and less shiny. The column to the right may be more accurate.
  4. www.reddit.com ➝ thread: I am Redigit - Creator of Terraria. Ask Me Anything! ➝ question: "What made you add such a fantastic item like the Orange torch" (asked by user chippygaming) ➝ answer: "This really persistent nagging brit. :P"
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