Torches

A Torch is a Furniture item that produces light, and is crucial at all stages of gameplay as the primary source of light. Torches provide light permanently and are never consumed. A Torch can also be held by selecting it in the Hotbar, or dropped to provide light in a pit during exploration, after which it can be picked up again. Torches will not function under Water or Lava (with the exception of the Cursed Torch).

Torches are most useful as placed light sources, where they will provide light permanently in nearly any area. They provide more light when placed. They can be placed on the sides or top of most Blocks, but not on Wood Platforms. Torches can also be placed on the sides of Trees and Wooden Beams. A placed Torch can be retrieved by right-clicking on it, freeing it with a Hammer, or breaking all surrounding blocks.

There are nine different types of Torches, but the standard Torch will generally be the only type accessible to beginning players, as they require only Wood and Gel, and are crafted By Hand. Standard Torches are also purchasable from the Merchant for each.

A standard Torch is required in order to craft the colored and Cursed types. The Demon Torch can only be found naturally-placed in the Underworld, and cannot be crafted. Colored Torches are crafted by combining standard Torches with Gems. In Hardmode, Cursed Torches, which function under Water and Lava, can be crafted by combining standard Torches with Cursed Flames.

Torches can be Wired as Mechanisms, which allows them to be toggled off and on.

Types
There are currently 9 different Torch types, some with varying properties and light levels. Colored Torches produce colored light when a colored Lighting Mode is selected in the game settings.

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