Torches

Torches

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Statistics

Type	FurnitureLight source
Placeable	(1 wide × 1 high)
Use time	15 (Very fast)
Tooltip	Provides light
Max stack	999 / 99
Rarity	0*

• Internal Tile ID: 4

“

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

— The Merchant

Torches can be picked from the wall by pressing the ⚷ Open / Activate key and used to light up the region around the player.

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*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  Desktop version they can be placed on any type of platform. A placed torch can be retrieved by pressing the ⚷ Open / Activate 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.

Types

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*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  Desktop Pink Ice Blocks, Purple Ice Blocks or Red Ice Blocks and 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 100*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 .

Ultrabright Torch

Ultrabright Torches cannot be crafted, but are sometimes sold by the Traveling Merchant for 300*3 each. They shine brighter than normal torches when held. They are used to craft Ultra Bright 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  Desktop,  Console, and  Mobile, 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 red, purple, and blue flame colors. 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 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.

Types list

Type		Tile ID	Color alteration (RGB)					Sell	Notes
			R	G	B	Applied on	Applied on
	Torch Internal Item ID: 8	4	-	-5%	-20%			10*10	Standard Torch.
	Purple Torch Internal Item ID: 430	4 (5)	-10%	-100%	-10%			40*40
	Yellow Torch Internal Item ID: 432	4 (7)	-10%	-10%	-100%			40*40
	Blue Torch Internal Item ID: 427	4 (2)	-100%	-90%	+30%			40*40
	Green Torch Internal Item ID: 429	4 (4)	-100%	-	-90%			40*40	Can be found naturally in Jungle Shrines.
	Red Torch Internal Item ID: 428	4 (3)	-	-90%	-90%			40*40
	Orange Torch Internal Item ID: 1245	4 (11)	-	-50%	-100%			12*12
	White Torch Internal Item ID: 431	4 (6)	+40%	+40%	+40%			100*1	Brightest torch.
	Ice Torch Internal Item ID: 974	4 (10)	-25%	-15%	+40%			12*12	Sometimes found in Ice Chests.
	Pink Torch Internal Item ID: 3114	4 (16)	-	-100%	-			16*16
	Bone Torch Internal Item ID: 3004	4 (14)	-5%	-25%	+30%			20*20	Sold by the Skeleton Merchant for 100*1 each during the second half of every minute (equivalent to one real-world second).
	Ultrabright Torch Internal Item ID: 2274	4 (13)	-25%	+35%	+50%			60*60	Sold randomly by Traveling Merchant for 300*3 each. Very bright when held, but dimmer when placed.
	Demon Torch Internal Item ID: 433	4 (8)	-50%	-70%	-			60*60	Cycles color linearly; Can be found naturally in The Underworld.
			+50%	-70%	-100%
	Cursed Torch Internal Item ID: 523	4 (9)	-	+60%	-50%			30*30	Functions under both water and lava. Placeable in either. 1* rarity.
	Ichor Torch Internal Item ID: 1333	4 (12)	+40%	+40%	-30%			32*32	Functions under both water and lava. Placeable in either. 1* rarity.
	Rainbow Torch Internal Item ID: 3045	4 (15)	-	-100%	-100%			50*50	Cycles through those colors linearly; 1* rarity.
			-	-	-100%
			-100%	-	-100%
			-100%	-	-
			-100%	-100%	-
			-	-100%	-
	Desert Torch Internal Item ID: 4383	4 (17)	+40%	-15%	-45%			12*12
	Coral Torch Internal Item ID: 4384	4 (18)	-75%	+30%	-20%			12*12	Functions under Water. Placeable in water.
	Corrupt Torch Internal Item ID: 4385	4 (19)	-5%	-60%	+40%			12*12
	Crimson Torch Internal Item ID: 4386	4 (20)	+40%	-30%	-50%			12*12
	Hallowed Torch Internal Item ID: 4387	4 (21)	+25%	-40%	+20%			12*12
	Jungle Torch Internal Item ID: 4388	4 (22)	-25%	+45%	-10%			12*12

Luck

This content is transcluded from Luck § $heading$.(Maximum: +0.2 / Minimum: 0)

By placing or holding Torches in the correct locations, players can increase their luck:

• Placed torches in the Surface or Space layers are ignored. That is, above 0 feet height/Level Surface, only player held torches will affect luck.
• Torch luck does not apply in the Dungeon or Jungle Temple.
• In the Underground and below, each type of torch present in a 40 tile square radius around the player (and also any torch they are holding) will increase or reduce torch luck, with the total value limited to a maximum of 0.2 and a minimum of 0.
• With some exceptions, biome torches give good luck in their own biome, while giving a luck penalty in any other location.
• Ordinary torches give a penalty anywhere that a biome torch would be available, and especially the Snow Biome. Bone torches give a bonus in biomes without their own biome torch (and also the Ocean).
• Colored and Ultrabright Torches, along with other light sources such as candles, have no effect.
• The good luck, and luck penalty, are independently limited to a maximum of 0.2 for good luck and 0.3 for the luck penalties. Thus, multiple torches of a given type will have no increased benefit, and one or more incorrect torches will completely negate the benefits of torch luck.
• No matter what penalties accumulate, torch luck overall cannot go below 0 -- it can either provide a bonus to luck, or nothing at all.

Torch	Beneficial locations	Increased torch luck	Reduced torch luck
Ice Torch	Snow biome, Underground Snow	0.2	0.2
Desert Torch	Desert, Underground Desert	0.2	0.2
Jungle Torch	Jungle, Underground Jungle	0.2	0.2
Hallowed Torch	Hallow, Underground Hallow	0.2	0.2
Corrupt Torch	Corruption, Underground Corruption	0.2	0.2
Crimson Torch	Crimson, Underground Crimson	0.2	0.2
Cursed Torch	Corruption, Underground Corruption	0.2	0
Ichor Torch	Crimson, Underground Crimson	0.2	0
Coral Torch	Oceans	0.2	0 or 0.2 (see notes)
Bone Torch	Anywhere outside the Snow biome, Desert, Jungle, Corruption, Crimson, Hallow, Dungeon or Jungle Temple	0.1	0
Torch	None	0	0, 0.1 or 0.3 (see notes)

Notes:

• Coral torches reduce torch luck by 0.2 only when placed outside water and when outside the Ocean biomes. They increase luck in the Ocean biome whether or not they are in water.
• Regular torches reduce torch luck by 0.1 in the Desert, Corruption, Crimson and Hallow biomes and by 0.3 in the Snow biome. No effects in other locations.

To maximize luck, players should try to use biome torches underground in their respective biomes, and avoid using the torches for the wrong biome. They should also avoid using ordinary torches in any biome which has its own torch. Bone Torches will provide some benefit in biomes without their own torch (Forest, Glowing Mushroom, Space, Underworld, "plain" Caverns) and also the Ocean. Above the "level surface", players can boost their luck by holding the proper torch; clearly this will not help with fishing, or anything else that requires a non-torch tool. Combat can still be affected defensively, and by way of indirect attacks: Minions, sentries, armor effects.

If Torch God's Favor is toggled on, "regular" torches are automatically converted to the proper type when held and/or placed in the Hallow, Corruption, Crimson, Jungle, Desert and Snow biomes. Bone Torches and Demon torches can also be automatically placed in the Dungeon or Underworld respectively, but those still have no effect on luck there. (Bone Torches would give a bonus in the Underworld.)

Crafting

Recipes

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
Blue Torch (10) ()	Torch (10) Sapphire	By Hand
Blue Torch (3) (   )	Torch (3) Sapphire
Coral Torch	Torch Coral
Corrupt Torch (3)	Torch (3) Ebonstone Block
	Torch (3) Hardened Ebonsand Block
	Torch (3) Purple Ice Block
Crimson Torch (3)	Torch (3) Crimstone Block
	Torch (3) Hardened Crimsand Block
	Torch (3) Red Ice Block
Cursed Torch (33)	Torch (33) Cursed Flame
Demon Torch (3) (  )	Torch (3) Obsidian
Desert Torch (3)	Torch (3) Hardened Crimsand Block
	Torch (3) Hardened Ebonsand Block
	Torch (3) Hardened Pearlsand Block
	Torch (3) Hardened Sand Block
Green Torch (10) ()	Torch (10) Emerald
Green Torch (3) (   )	Torch (3) Emerald
Hallowed Torch (3)	Torch (3) Hardened Pearlsand Block
	Torch (3) Pearlstone Block
	Torch (3) Pink Ice Block
Ice Torch (3)	Torch (3) Ice Block
	Torch (3) Pink Ice Block
	Torch (3) Purple Ice Block
	Torch (3) Red Ice Block
Ichor Torch (33)	Torch (33) Ichor
Jungle Torch (15)	Torch (15) Jungle Spores
Orange Torch (20) ()	Torch (20) Amber
Orange Torch (3) (   )	Torch (3) Amber
Pink Torch (3)	Pink Gel Any Wood
Purple Torch (10) ()	Torch (10) Amethyst
Purple Torch (3) (   )	Torch (3) Amethyst
Rainbow Torch (10) ()	Torch (10) Rainbow Brick
Rainbow Torch (3) ( )	Torch (3) Rainbow Brick
Red Torch (10) ()	Torch (10) Ruby
Red Torch (3) (   )	Torch (3) Ruby
Torch (3)	Gel Any Wood
White Torch (10) ()	Torch (10) Diamond
White Torch (3) (   )	Torch (3) Diamond
Yellow Torch (10) ()	Torch (10) Topaz
Yellow Torch (3) (   )	Torch (3) Topaz

total: 40 row(s)

Used in

Standard Torch

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
Nebula Candelabra	Nebula Brick (5) Torch (3)	Ancient Manipulator
Nebula Candle	Nebula Brick (4) Torch
Nebula Chandelier	Nebula Brick (4) Torch (4) Chain
Nebula Lamp	Torch Nebula Brick (3)
Nebula Lantern	Nebula Brick (6) Torch
Solar Candelabra	Solar Brick (5) Torch (3)
Solar Candle	Solar Brick (4) Torch
Solar Chandelier	Solar Brick (4) Torch (4) Chain
Solar Lamp	Torch Solar Brick (3)
Solar Lantern	Solar Brick (6) Torch
Stardust Candelabra	Stardust Brick (5) Torch (3)
Stardust Candle	Stardust Brick (4) Torch
Stardust Chandelier	Stardust Brick (4) Torch (4) Chain
Stardust Lamp	Torch Stardust Brick (3)
Stardust Lantern	Stardust Brick (6) Torch
Vortex Candelabra	Vortex Brick (5) Torch (3)
Vortex Candle	Vortex Brick (4) Torch
Vortex Chandelier	Vortex Brick (4) Torch (4) Chain
Vortex Lamp	Torch Vortex Brick (3)
Vortex Lantern	Vortex Brick (6) Torch
Bone Candelabra	Bone (5) Torch (3)	Bone Welder
Bone Chandelier	Bone (4) Torch (4) Chain
Bone Lamp	Torch Bone (3)
Bone Lantern	Bone (6) Torch
Blue Torch (10) ()	Torch (10) Sapphire	By Hand
Blue Torch (3) (   )	Torch (3) Sapphire
Campfire (  )	Any Wood (10) Torch (5)
Campfire ( )	Any Wood (20) Torch (5)
Coral Torch	Torch Coral
Corrupt Torch (3)	Torch (3) Ebonstone Block
	Torch (3) Hardened Ebonsand Block
	Torch (3) Purple Ice Block
Crimson Torch (3)	Torch (3) Crimstone Block
	Torch (3) Hardened Crimsand Block
	Torch (3) Red Ice Block
Cursed Torch (33)	Torch (33) Cursed Flame
Demon Torch (3) (  )	Torch (3) Obsidian
Desert Torch (3)	Torch (3) Hardened Crimsand Block
	Torch (3) Hardened Ebonsand Block
	Torch (3) Hardened Pearlsand Block
	Torch (3) Hardened Sand Block
Flaming Arrow (10) (  )	Wooden Arrow (10) Torch
Flaming Arrow (5) ( )	Wooden Arrow (5) Torch
Flaming Mace	Mace Torch (99)
Green Torch (10) ()	Torch (10) Emerald
Green Torch (3) (   )	Torch (3) Emerald
Hallowed Torch (3)	Torch (3) Hardened Pearlsand Block
	Torch (3) Pearlstone Block
	Torch (3) Pink Ice Block
Hanging Brazier	Hanging Pot Torch (3)
Ice Torch (3)	Torch (3) Ice Block
	Torch (3) Pink Ice Block
	Torch (3) Purple Ice Block
	Torch (3) Red Ice Block
Ichor Torch (33)	Torch (33) Ichor
Jungle Torch (15)	Torch (15) Jungle Spores
Molotov Cocktail (10) ()	Ale (10) Silk Torch
Molotov Cocktail (5) (  )	Ale (5) Pink Gel Silk Torch
Orange Torch (20) ()	Torch (20) Amber
Orange Torch (3) (   )	Torch (3) Amber
Purple Torch (10) ()	Torch (10) Amethyst
Purple Torch (3) (   )	Torch (3) Amethyst
Rainbow Torch (10) ()	Torch (10) Rainbow Brick
Rainbow Torch (3) ( )	Torch (3) Rainbow Brick
Red Torch (10) ()	Torch (10) Ruby
Red Torch (3) (   )	Torch (3) Ruby
White Torch (10) ()	Torch (10) Diamond
White Torch (3) (   )	Torch (3) Diamond
Yellow Torch (10) ()	Torch (10) Topaz
Yellow Torch (3) (   )	Torch (3) Topaz
Lesion Candelabra	Lesion Block (5) Torch (3)	Decay Chamber
Lesion Candle	Lesion Block (4) Torch
Lesion Chandelier	Lesion Block (4) Torch (4) Chain
Lesion Lamp	Lesion Block (3) Torch
Lesion Lantern	Lesion Block (6) Torch
Flesh Candelabra	Flesh Block (5) Torch (3)	Flesh Cloning Vat
Flesh Candle	Flesh Block (4) Torch
Flesh Chandelier	Flesh Block (4) Torch (4) Chain
Flesh Lamp	Torch Flesh Block (3)
Flesh Lantern	Flesh Block (6) Torch
Glass Candelabra	Glass (5) Torch (3)	Glass Kiln
Glass Candle	Glass (4) Torch
Glass Chandelier	Glass (4) Torch (4) Chain
Glass Lamp	Torch Glass (3)
Glass Lantern	Glass (6) Torch
Honey Candelabra	Honey Block (5) Torch (3)	Honey Dispenser
Honey Candle	Honey Block (4) Torch
Honey Chandelier	Honey Block (4) Torch (4) Chain
Honey Lamp	Torch Honey Block (3)
Honey Lantern	Honey Block (6) Torch
Bamboo Chandelier	Bamboo (4) Torch (4) Chain	Iron Anvil or Lead Anvil
Cactus Chandelier ()	Cactus (4) Torch (4) Chain
Copper Chandelier	Copper Bar (4) Torch (4) Chain
Crystal Chandelier	Crystal Block (10) Torch (4) Chain
Ebonwood Chandelier	Ebonwood (4) Torch (4) Chain
Glass Kiln	Any Iron Bar (18) Torch (8)
Gold Chandelier	Gold Bar (4) Torch (4) Chain
Granite Chandelier	Smooth Granite Block (4) Torch (4) Chain
Hellfire Arrow (25) ( )	Wooden Arrow (25) Torch (5) Hellstone Bar
Lamp Post	Any Iron Bar (3) Glass (2) Torch
Marble Chandelier	Smooth Marble Block (4) Torch (4) Chain
Martian Chandelier	Martian Conduit Plating (4) Torch (4) Chain
Meteorite Chandelier	Meteorite Brick (4) Torch (4) Chain
Mushroom Chandelier	Glowing Mushroom (4) Torch (4) Chain
Palm Wood Chandelier	Palm Wood (4) Torch (4) Chain
Pearlwood Chandelier	Pearlwood (4) Torch (4) Chain
Platinum Chandelier	Platinum Bar (4) Torch (4) Chain
Pumpkin Chandelier	Pumpkin (4) Torch (4) Chain
Rich Mahogany Chandelier	Rich Mahogany (4) Torch (4) Chain
Sandstone Chandelier	Smooth Sandstone (4) Torch (4) Chain
Shadewood Chandelier	Shadewood (4) Torch (4) Chain
Silver Chandelier	Silver Bar (4) Torch (4) Chain
Spider Chandelier	Spider Nest Block (4) Torch (4) Chain
Spooky Chandelier ()	Spooky Wood (4) Torch (4) Chain
Tin Chandelier	Tin Bar (4) Torch (4) Chain
Tungsten Chandelier	Tungsten Bar (4) Torch (4) Chain
Lihzahrd Candelabra	Lihzahrd Brick (5) Torch (3)	Lihzahrd Furnace
Lihzahrd Candle	Lihzahrd Brick (4) Torch
Lihzahrd Chandelier	Lihzahrd Brick (4) Torch (4) Chain
Lihzahrd Lamp	Torch Lihzahrd Brick (3)
Lihzahrd Lantern	Lihzahrd Brick (6) Torch
Living Wood Candelabra	Wood (5) Torch (3)	Living Loom
Living Wood Candle	Wood (4) Torch
Living Wood Chandelier	Wood (4) Torch (4) Chain
Living Wood Lamp	Torch Wood (3)
Living Wood Lantern	Wood (6) Torch
Skyware Candelabra	Sunplate Block (5) Torch (3)	Sky Mill
Skyware Candle	Sunplate Block (4) Torch
Skyware Chandelier	Sunplate Block (4) Torch (4) Chain
Skyware Lamp	Torch Sunplate Block (3)
Skyware Lantern	Sunplate Block (6) Torch
Slime Candelabra	Slime Block (5) Torch (3)	Solidifier
Slime Candle	Slime Block (4) Torch
Slime Chandelier	Slime Block (4) Torch (4) Chain
Slime Lamp	Torch Slime Block (3)
Slime Lantern	Slime Block (6) Torch
Steampunk Candelabra	Cog (5) Torch (3)	Steampunk Boiler
Steampunk Candle	Cog (4) Torch
Steampunk Chandelier	Cog (4) Torch (4) Chain
Steampunk Lamp	Torch Cog (3)
Steampunk Lantern	Cog (6) Torch
Bamboo Candelabra	Bamboo (5) Torch (3)	Work Bench
Bamboo Candle	Bamboo (4) Torch
Bamboo Lamp	Torch Bamboo (3)
Bamboo Lantern	Bamboo (6) Torch
Cactus Candelabra	Cactus (5) Torch (3)
Cactus Candle	Cactus (4) Torch
Cactus Chandelier (   )	Cactus (4) Torch (4) Chain
Cactus Lamp	Torch Cactus (3)
Cactus Lantern	Cactus (6) Torch
Candelabra	Gold Bar (5) Torch (3)
Candle	Gold Bar Torch
Chinese Lantern	Silk (5) Torch
Crystal Candelabra	Crystal Block (10) Torch (3)
Crystal Candle	Crystal Block (8) Torch
Crystal Lamp	Torch Crystal Block (6)
Crystal Lantern	Crystal Block (15) Torch
Dynasty Candle	Dynasty Wood (4) Torch
Dynasty Lamp	Torch Dynasty Wood (3)
Dynasty Lantern	Dynasty Wood (6) Torch
Ebonwood Candelabra	Ebonwood (5) Torch (3)
Ebonwood Candle	Ebonwood (4) Torch
Ebonwood Lamp	Torch Ebonwood (3)
Ebonwood Lantern	Ebonwood (6) Torch
Fireplace	Gray Brick (10) Any Wood (4) Torch (2)
Furnace	Stone Block (20) Any Wood (4) Torch (3)
Granite Candelabra	Smooth Granite Block (5) Torch (3)
Granite Candle	Smooth Granite Block (4) Torch
Granite Lamp	Torch Smooth Granite Block (3)
Granite Lantern	Smooth Granite Block (6) Torch
Hanging Jack 'O Lantern	Pumpkin (4) Torch
Jack 'O Lantern	Pumpkin (6) Torch
Jackelier	Pumpkin (12) Torch (4)
Large Dynasty Candle	Dynasty Wood (5) Torch (3)
Large Dynasty Lantern	Dynasty Wood (4) Torch (4)
Marble Candelabra	Smooth Marble Block (5) Torch (3)
Marble Candle	Smooth Marble Block (4) Torch
Marble Lamp	Torch Smooth Marble Block (3)
Marble Lantern	Smooth Marble Block (6) Torch
Martian Hover Candle	Martian Conduit Plating (4) Torch
Martian Lamppost	Torch Martian Conduit Plating (3)
Martian Lantern	Martian Conduit Plating (6) Torch
Martian Table Lamp	Martian Conduit Plating (5) Torch (3)
Meteorite Candelabra	Meteorite Brick (5) Torch (3)
Meteorite Candle	Meteorite Brick (4) Torch
Meteorite Lamp	Torch Meteorite Brick (3)
Meteorite Lantern	Meteorite Brick (6) Torch
Mushroom Candelabra	Glowing Mushroom (5) Torch (3)
Mushroom Candle	Glowing Mushroom (4) Torch
Mushroom Lamp	Torch Glowing Mushroom (3)
Mushroom Lantern	Glowing Mushroom (6) Torch
Palm Wood Candelabra	Palm Wood (5) Torch (3)
Palm Wood Candle	Palm Wood (4) Torch
Palm Wood Lamp	Torch Palm Wood (3)
Palm Wood Lantern	Palm Wood (6) Torch
Pearlwood Candelabra	Pearlwood (5) Torch (3)
Pearlwood Candle	Pearlwood (4) Torch
Pearlwood Lamp	Torch Pearlwood (3)
Pearlwood Lantern	Pearlwood (6) Torch
Platinum Candelabra	Platinum Bar (5) Torch (3)
Platinum Candle	Platinum Bar Torch
Pumpkin Candelabra	Pumpkin (5) Torch (3)
Pumpkin Candle	Pumpkin (4) Torch
Pumpkin Lamp	Torch Pumpkin (3)
Pumpkin Lantern	Pumpkin (6) Torch
Rich Mahogany Candelabra	Rich Mahogany (5) Torch (3)
Rich Mahogany Candle	Rich Mahogany (4) Torch
Rich Mahogany Lamp	Torch Rich Mahogany (3)
Rich Mahogany Lantern	Rich Mahogany (6) Torch
Sandstone Candelabra	Smooth Sandstone (5) Torch (3)
Sandstone Candle	Smooth Sandstone (4) Torch
Sandstone Lamp	Torch Smooth Sandstone (3)
Sandstone Lantern	Smooth Sandstone (6) Torch
Shadewood Candelabra	Shadewood (5) Torch (3)
Shadewood Candle	Shadewood (4) Torch
Shadewood Lamp	Torch Shadewood (3)
Shadewood Lantern	Shadewood (6) Torch
Skull Lantern	Bone (10) Torch
Spider Candelabra	Spider Nest Block (5) Torch (3)
Spider Candle	Spider Nest Block (4) Torch
Spider Lamp	Torch Spider Nest Block (3)
Spider Lantern	Spider Nest Block (6) Torch
Spooky Candelabra	Spooky Wood (5) Torch (3)
Spooky Candle	Spooky Wood (4) Torch
Spooky Chandelier (  )	Spooky Wood (4) Torch (4) Chain
Spooky Lamp	Torch Spooky Wood (3)
Spooky Lantern	Spooky Wood (6) Torch
Tiki Torch	Torch Any Wood (3)

total: 228 row(s)

Ice Torch

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
Frostburn Arrow (10) (  )	Wooden Arrow (10) Ice Torch	By Hand
Frostburn Arrow (5) ( )	Wooden Arrow (5) Ice Torch
Frozen Campfire	Any Wood (10) Ice Torch (5)
Frozen Candelabra	Ice Block (5) Ice Torch (3)	Ice Machine
Frozen Candle	Ice Block (4) Ice Torch
Frozen Chandelier	Ice Block (4) Ice Torch (4) Chain
Frozen Lamp	Ice Torch Ice Block (3)
Frozen Lantern	Ice Block (6) Ice Torch
Boreal Wood Chandelier	Boreal Wood (4) Ice Torch (4) Chain	Iron Anvil or Lead Anvil
Boreal Wood Candelabra	Boreal Wood (5) Ice Torch (3)	Work Bench
Boreal Wood Candle	Boreal Wood (4) Ice Torch
Boreal Wood Lamp	Ice Torch Boreal Wood (3)
Boreal Wood Lantern	Boreal Wood (6) Ice Torch

total: 13 row(s)

Pink Torch

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
Peace Candle	Gold Bar (2) Pink Torch	Work Bench
	Platinum Bar (2) Pink Torch

total: 2 row(s)

Bone Torch

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
Bone Campfire	Any Wood (10) Bone Torch (5)	By Hand

total: 1 row(s)

Ultrabright Torch

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
Ultrabright Campfire	Any Wood (10) Ultrabright Torch (5)	By Hand
Living Ultrabright Fire Block (20)	Living Fire Block (20) Ultrabright Torch (2)	Crystal Ball

total: 2 row(s)

Demon Torch

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
Demon Campfire	Any Wood (10) Demon Torch (5)	By Hand
Living Demon Fire Block (20)	Living Fire Block (20) Demon Torch	Crystal Ball

total: 2 row(s)

Cursed Torch

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
Cursed Campfire	Any Wood (10) Cursed Torch (5)	By Hand

total: 1 row(s)

Ichor Torch

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
Ichor Campfire	Any Wood (10) Ichor Torch (5)	By Hand

total: 1 row(s)

Rainbow Torch

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
Rainbow Campfire	Any Wood (10) Rainbow Torch (5)	By Hand

total: 1 row(s)

Desert Torch

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
Desert Campfire	Any Wood (10) Desert Torch (5)	By Hand

total: 1 row(s)

Coral Torch

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
Coral Campfire	Any Wood (10) Coral Torch (5)	By Hand

total: 1 row(s)

Corrupt Torch

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
Corrupt Campfire	Any Wood (10) Corrupt Torch (5)	By Hand

total: 1 row(s)

Crimson Torch

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
Crimson Campfire	Any Wood (10) Crimson Torch (5)	By Hand

total: 1 row(s)

Hallowed Torch

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
Hallowed Campfire	Any Wood (10) Hallowed Torch (5)	By Hand

total: 1 row(s)

Jungle Torch

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
Jungle Campfire	Any Wood (10) Jungle Torch (5)	By Hand

total: 1 row(s)

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.
• 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.

History

 Desktop version

• Desktop 1.4.0.5: Now used to initiate the Torch God mini-event.

• Desktop 1.4.0.3: Bad luck removed.

• Desktop 1.4.0.1:
  • Torches can now stack up to 999 (previously 99).
  • Introduced Desert, Coral, Corrupt, Crimson, Hallowed and Jungle Torches

• Desktop 1.3.1: Torches can now be placed on actuated tiles.

• Desktop 1.3.0.3: Fixed a torch duplication bug.

• Desktop 1.3.0.1:
  • Demon Torches can now be crafted.
  • Introduced Rainbow, Bone and Pink Torches.
  • Can now be placed on any platforms.

• Desktop 1.2.4: Can now be used to craft Molotov Cocktails.

• 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:
  • Introduced 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.
  • Introduced Ice, Orange, and Ichor Torches.

• Desktop 1.1:
  • Can now be toggled on and off by Wire.
  • Introduced Colored, Cursed, and Demon varieties.

• Desktop 1.0.5: Dropped Torches no longer emit light underwater.

• Desktop 1.0.1: Torches now work correctly when placed on wooden platforms.

• Desktop-Release: Introduced.

 Console version

• Console-Release: Introduced.

 Switch version

• Switch 1.0.711.6: Introduced.

 Mobile version

• Mobile-Release: Introduced.

 3DS version

• 3DS-Release: Introduced.