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| Type | |
|---|---|
| Placeable |  1 wide × 1 high |
| Use time | 15 Very Fast |
| Tooltip | Provides light |
| Max stack |     99 /  999 |
| Rarity |  |
- Internal Tile ID: 4
You want apples? You want carrots? You want pineapples? We got torches.— The Merchant
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.
Contents
Types[edit | edit source]
-Torch (regular)
-Orange
-Red
-Purple
-Blue
-Green
-Yellow
-White
-Ice
-Ultrabright
-Demon
-Cursed
-Ichor
Torch[edit | edit source]
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 Arrows and Molotov Cocktails 
.
Colored Torches[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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 [edit | edit source]
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 [edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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 Torches[edit | edit source]
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 Torches[edit | edit source]
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 Torches[edit | edit source]
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 Torches[edit | edit source]
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 Torches[edit | edit source]
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 Torches[edit | edit source]
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 Torches[edit | edit source]
Jungle Torches are crafted by combining standard torches with Jungle Spores. They are used to craft Jungle Campfires.
Types list[edit | edit source]
| Type | Tile ID | Color alteration (RGB)[1][2] | Sell | Notes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | G | B | Applied[3] on |
Applied on | |||||
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Torch Internal Item ID: 8
|
4 | - | -5% | -20% |
|
Standard Torch. | ||
 |
Purple Torch Internal Item ID: 430
|
4 (5) | -10% | -100% | -10% |
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Yellow Torch Internal Item ID: 432
|
4 (7) | -10% | -10% | -100% |
|
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 |
Blue Torch Internal Item ID: 427
|
4 (2) | -100% | -90% | +30% |
|
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Green Torch Internal Item ID: 429
|
4 (4) | -100% | - | -90% |
|
Can be found naturally in Jungle Shrines. | ||
 |
Red Torch Internal Item ID: 428
|
4 (3) | - | -90% | -90% |
|
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 |
Orange Torch Internal Item ID: 1245
|
4 (11) | - | -50% | -100% |
|
|||
 |
White Torch Internal Item ID: 431
|
4 (6) | +40% | +40% | +40% |
|
Brightest torch. | ||
 |
Ice Torch Internal Item ID: 974
|
4 (10) | -25% | -15% | +40% |
|
Sometimes found in Ice Chests. | ||
 |
Pink Torch Internal Item ID: 3114
|
4 (16) | - | -100% | - |
|
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 |
Bone Torch Internal Item ID: 3004
|
4 (14) | -5% | -25% | +30% |
|
Sold by the Skeleton Merchant for 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% |
|
Sold randomly by Traveling Merchant for each. Very bright when held, but dimmer when placed.
| ||
 |
Demon Torch Internal Item ID: 433
|
4 (8) | -50% | -70% | - |
|
Cycles color linearly; Can be found naturally in The Underworld. | ||
| +50% | -70% | -100% | |||||||
 |
Cursed Torch Internal Item ID: 523
|
4 (9) | - | +60% | -50% |
|
Functions under both water and lava. Placeable in either.  rarity.
| ||
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Ichor Torch Internal Item ID: 1333
|
4 (12) | +40% | +40% | -30% |
|
Functions under both water and lava. Placeable in either. rarity.
| ||
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Rainbow Torch Internal Item ID: 3045
|
4 (15) | - | -100% | -100% |
|
Cycles through those colors linearly; rarity.
| ||
| - | - | -100% | |||||||
| -100% | - | -100% | |||||||
| -100% | - | - | |||||||
| -100% | -100% | - | |||||||
| - | -100% | - | |||||||
 |
Desert Torch Internal Item ID: 4383
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4 (17) | +40% | -15% | -45% |
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Coral Torch Internal Item ID: 4384
|
4 (18) | -75% | +30% | -20% |
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Functions under Water. Placeable in water. | ||
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Corrupt Torch Internal Item ID: 4385
|
4 (19) | -5% | -60% | +40% |
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Crimson Torch Internal Item ID: 4386
|
4 (20) | +40% | -30% | -50% |
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Hallowed Torch Internal Item ID: 4387
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4 (21) | +25% | -40% | +20% |
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Jungle Torch Internal Item ID: 4388
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4 (22) | -25% | +45% | -10% |
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Crafting[edit | edit source]
Recipes[edit | edit source]
| Result | Ingredients | Crafting station |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Torch (10) () | By Hand | |
| Blue Torch (3) ( ) | ||
| Coral Torch | ||
| Corrupt Torch (3) | ||
| Crimson Torch (3) | ||
| Cursed Torch (33) |
| |
| Demon Torch (3) ( ) | ||
| Desert Torch (3) | ||
| Green Torch (10) () | ||
| Green Torch (3) ( ) | ||
| Hallowed Torch (3) | ||
| Ice Torch (3) | ||
| Ichor Torch (33) | ||
| Jungle Torch (15) |
| |
| Orange Torch (20) () | ||
| Orange Torch (3) ( ) | ||
| Pink Torch (3) | ||
| Purple Torch (10) () | ||
| Purple Torch (3) ( ) | ||
| Rainbow Torch (10) () |
| |
| Rainbow Torch (3) ( ) | ||
| Red Torch (10) () | ||
| Red Torch (3) ( ) | ||
| Torch (3) | ||
| White Torch (10) () | ||
| White Torch (3) ( ) | ||
| Yellow Torch (10) () | ||
| Yellow Torch (3) ( ) |
Used in[edit | edit source]
Standard Torch[edit | edit source]
Ice Torch[edit | edit source]
Pink Torch[edit | edit source]
| Result | Ingredients | Crafting station |
|---|---|---|
 Peace Candle |  Work Bench | |
Bone Torch[edit | edit source]
| Result | Ingredients | Crafting station |
|---|---|---|
 Bone Campfire |
| By Hand |
Ultrabright Torch[edit | edit source]
| Result | Ingredients | Crafting station |
|---|---|---|
 Ultrabright Campfire |
| By Hand |
 Living Ultrabright Fire Block (20) |
|  Crystal Ball |
Demon Torch[edit | edit source]
| Result | Ingredients | Crafting station |
|---|---|---|
 Demon Campfire |
| By Hand |
 Living Demon Fire Block (20) | Crystal Ball |
Cursed Torch[edit | edit source]
| Result | Ingredients | Crafting station |
|---|---|---|
 Cursed Campfire |
| By Hand |
Ichor Torch[edit | edit source]
| Result | Ingredients | Crafting station |
|---|---|---|
 Ichor Campfire |
| By Hand |
Rainbow Torch[edit | edit source]
| Result | Ingredients | Crafting station |
|---|---|---|
 Rainbow Campfire |
| By Hand |
Desert Torch[edit | edit source]
| Result | Ingredients | Crafting station |
|---|---|---|
 Desert Campfire |
| By Hand |
Coral Torch[edit | edit source]
| Result | Ingredients | Crafting station |
|---|---|---|
 Coral Campfire |
| By Hand |
Corrupt Torch[edit | edit source]
| Result | Ingredients | Crafting station |
|---|---|---|
 Corrupt Campfire |
| By Hand |
Crimson Torch[edit | edit source]
| Result | Ingredients | Crafting station |
|---|---|---|
 Crimson Campfire |
| By Hand |
Hallowed Torch[edit | edit source]
| Result | Ingredients | Crafting station |
|---|---|---|
 Hallowed Campfire |
| By Hand |
Jungle Torch[edit | edit source]
| Result | Ingredients | Crafting station |
|---|---|---|
 Jungle Campfire |
| By Hand |
Luck[edit | edit source]
This content is transcluded from Luck/Torch Luck.(Maximum: +0.2 / Minimum: 0)
By placing Torches in the correct locations, players can increase their luck. Torch luck is computed by determining two distinct scores: the "positive score" and the "negative score". With a few exceptions, torches placed in their preferred biome will increase the positive score, and if placed in any other location, will increase the negative score.
Torch luck seems to probe for torches in a box of ~42 tiles around the player, not including the tiles the player occupies.
Note that holding a torch in the correct biome also counts as being near it, so players can increase their luck by just holding a correct torch, even if surrounded by incorrect ones.
Torch Luck does not apply in the Dungeon or Lihzahrd Temple.
If biomes overlap, positive score is preferred. For example, if there's a corrupt torch and a desert torch in a corrupt desert (without any other torches), the score will be 2. However, if you also place a hallowed torch nearby, it will give negative score of 1, making the total score 1.
| Torch | Crafting Material | Preferred Biome(s) | Positive Score | Negative Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Torch |
    |
Snow biome, Underground Snow | 1 | 1 |
| Desert Torch |
    |
Desert, Underground Desert | 1 | 1 |
| Coral Torch |
 |
Ocean depths | 1 | 0 or 1 (see notes) |
| Jungle Torch |
 |
Jungle, Underground Jungle | 1 | 1 |
| Corrupt Torch |
 |
Corruption, Underground Corruption | 1 | 1 |
| Cursed Torch |
 |
Corruption, Underground Corruption | 1 | 0 |
| Crimson Torch |
 |
Crimson, Underground Crimson | 1 | 1 |
| Ichor Torch |
 |
Crimson, Underground Crimson | 1 | 0 |
| Hallowed Torch |
 |
Hallow, Underground Hallow | 1 | 1 |
| Bone Torch |
Purchased | Anywhere except for Snow biome, Desert, Jungle, Corruption, Crimson and Hallow. | 0.5 | 0 |
| Torch |
n/a | (see notes) | 0 | 0.5 or 2 (see notes) |
| Biome(s) | Favored Torch | Crafting Material | Positive Score | Negative Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Biomes | ||||
| Desert, Underground Desert | Desert Torch
|
|
1 | 1 |
| Snow biome, Underground Snow | Ice Torch
|
|
1 | 1 |
| Jungle, Underground Jungle | Jungle Torch
|
|
1 | 1 |
| Corruption, Underground Corruption | Cursed Torch
|
|
1 | 0 |
| Corrupt Torch
|
|
1 | 1 | |
| Crimson, Underground Crimson | Ichor Torch |
|
1 | 0 |
| Crimson Torch |
|
1 | 1 | |
| Hallow, Underground Hallow | Hallowed Torch |
|
1 | 1 |
| Dungeon, Lihzahrd Temple | N/A (Torch luck disabled.) | |||
| Minor Biomes | ||||
| Anywhere outside the Major Biomes | Bone Torch |
Purchased | 0.5 | 0 |
| Torch |
n/a | 0 | 0.5 (0 in Jungle, 2 in Snow) | |
| Ocean depths | Coral Torch |
|
1 | 0 or 1 (see notes) |
- For the "Crafting Material" column, combine normal torches with any one of the blocks listed to craft that type of torch.
- Regular torch has a negative score of 0.5 in the Desert, Corruption, Crimson and Hallow, and a negative score of 2 in the Snow biome.
- Coral Torches will have a negative score of 1 if not placed in water.
- More than one of the same type of Torch does not affect the score.
After tallying up all Torch types around the player to determine the positive and negative scores, the contribution to overall luck is determined:
- If positive score ≥ 1, torch luck gets +0.2.
- If 0 < positive score < 1, torch luck gets +0.1.
- If 0 < negative score < 1, torch luck gets -0.1.
- If 1 ≤ negative score < 2, torch luck gets -0.2.
- If negative score ≥ 2, torch luck gets -0.3.
- After that, torch luck is raised to a minimum of zero if it is lower, so it can't negatively affect overall luck.
Therefore, to maximize luck, players should try to use biome torches whenever possible, as well as avoid using said biome torches in the wrong biomes. Bone Torches will provide some benefit in biomes without their own torch (Forest, Mushroom, Sky, Underworld, "plain" Caverns, and Ocean above water). Any torches not listed above (Pink, Gem, Rainbow, Ultrabright) and other light sources have no effect.
Notes[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
- 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.
History[edit | edit source]
- 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-Release: Introduced.
- Switch 1.0.711.6: Introduced.
- Mobile-Release: Introduced.
- 3DS-Release: Introduced.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Only valid for the "Color" and "Trippy" lighting modes.
- ↑ Information taken from the Desktop 1.4.0.4 source code, function
Initialize()TerrariaID.TorchID.csDoUpdate_AnimateTileGlows()Terraria.Main.csDoUpdate_AnimateDiscoRGB()Terraria.Main.cs - ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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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