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	9999 (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) / 99 (Old-gen console and 3DS versions)
Rarity	00*

• Internal Tile ID: 4

Placed Torches (in their on and off states, if applicable). Click to view a summary of each row.

“

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

— The Merchant

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

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 extinguished. Regular torches can be found randomly in chests and Pots, as a bonus drop(Desktop, Console, Mobile and 3DS versions) from slimes, or purchased from the Merchant or Skeleton Merchant(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) for 50 CC 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. They can also 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.

On the  Desktop version,  Console version, and  Mobile version, placing at least 101 torches in close proximity below the surface layer in any biome will start the Torch God mini-event. Completing the event will grant the Torch God's Favor, which will allow the player to automatically convert ordinary torches to one of the biome types.

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(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) (during the second half of every in-game minute (real life second)) for 50 CC each. Besides being used to craft various other light sources, they are also used to craft Flaming Arrow, Molotov Cocktails(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions), and the Flaming Mace(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions).

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(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) crafted with Pink Gel(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) and the Rainbow Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) 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(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions), and the Rainbow Torch is used to craft the Rainbow Campfire(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions).

Ice Torch

Ice Torches are crafted by combining standard torches with Ice Blocks or, in  Desktop,  Console, and  Mobile, 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(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) and various Frozen(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) and Boreal(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) light sources, they are also used to craft Frostburn Arrows and the Wand of Frosting.

Bone Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)

Bone Torches are sold by the Skeleton Merchant(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) for 1 SC each during the first half of every in-game minute (a real-world second). They are used to craft Bone Campfires(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions). 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(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions).

Ultrabright Torch(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)

Ultrabright Torches cannot be crafted, but are sometimes sold by the Traveling Merchant(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions) for 3 SC each. They shine brighter than normal torches when held. They are used to craft Ultra Bright Campfires(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) and Living Ultrabright Fire Blocks(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions).

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(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) and Living Demon Fire Blocks(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions).

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(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) and Ichor Campfires(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions), respectively.

Desert Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)

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(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions).

Coral Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)

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(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions).

Corrupt Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)

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(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions).

Crimson Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)

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(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions).

Hallowed Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)

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(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions).

Jungle Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)

Jungle Torches are crafted by combining standard torches with Jungle Spores. They are used to craft Jungle Campfires(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions).

Mushroom Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)

Mushroom Torches are crafted by combining standard torches with Glowing Mushrooms. They are used to craft Mushroom Campfires(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions).

Aether Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)

Aether Torches are crafted by throwing any non-Aether Torches in the Shimmer. They are used to craft Aether Campfires(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions).

Types list

Type		Tile ID	Color alteration (RGB)					Sell	Notes
			R	G	B	Applied on	Applied on
	TorchInternal Item ID: 8	4	-	-5%	-20%			10 CC	Standard Torch.
	Purple TorchInternal Item ID: 430	4 (4)	-10%	-100%	-10%			40 CC
	Yellow TorchInternal Item ID: 432	4 (6)	-10%	-10%	-100%			40 CC
	Blue TorchInternal Item ID: 427	4 (1)	-100%	-90%	+30%			40 CC
	Green TorchInternal Item ID: 429	4 (3)	-100%	-	-90%			40 CC	Can be found naturally in Jungle Shrines.
	Red TorchInternal Item ID: 428	4 (2)	-	-90%	-90%			40 CC
	Orange TorchInternal Item ID: 1245	4 (10)	-	-50%	-100%			12 CC
	White TorchInternal Item ID: 431	4 (5)	+40%	+40%	+40%			1 SC	Brightest torch.
	Ice TorchInternal Item ID: 974	4 (9)	-25%	-15%	+40%			12 CC	Sometimes found in Frozen Chests.
	Pink Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 3114	4 (15)	-	-100%	-			16 CC
	Bone Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 3004	4 (13)	-5%	-25%	+30%			20 CC	Sold by the Skeleton Merchant for 1 SC each during the second half of every minute (equivalent to one real-world second).
	Ultrabright Torch(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 2274	4 (12)	-25%	+35%	+50%			60 CC	Sold randomly by the Traveling Merchant for 3 SC each. Very bright when held, but dimmer when placed.
	Demon TorchInternal Item ID: 433	4 (7)	-50%	-70%	-			60 CC	Cycles color linearly; can be found naturally in The Underworld.
			+50%	-70%	-100%
	Cursed TorchInternal Item ID: 523	4 (8)	-	+60%	-50%			30 CC	Placeable and functional under both water and lava; 01* rarity.
	Ichor TorchInternal Item ID: 1333	4 (11)	+40%	+40%	-30%			32 CC	Placeable and functional under both water and lava; 01* rarity.
	Rainbow Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 3045	4 (14)	-	-100%	-100%			50 CC	Cycles through those colors linearly; 01* rarity.
			-	-	-100%
			-100%	-	-100%
			-100%	-	-
			-100%	-100%	-
			-	-100%	-
	Desert Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4383	4 (16)	+40%	-15%	-45%			12 CC
	Coral Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4384	4 (17)	-75%	+30%	-20%			12 CC	Placeable and functional under water.
	Corrupt Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4385	4 (18)	-5%	-60%	+40%			12 CC
	Crimson Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4386	4 (19)	+40%	-30%	-50%			12 CC
	Hallowed Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4387	4 (20)	+25%	-40%	+20%			12 CC
	Jungle Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 4388	4 (21)	-25%	+45%	-10%			12 CC
	Mushroom Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 5293	4 (22)	-70%	-22%	+20%			12 CC
	Aether Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)Internal Item ID: 5353	4 (23)	-11%	-45%	+18.667%			12 CC
			-17.5%	-45%	+10%

Luck (Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)

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

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
only: Blue Torch10	Torch10 Sapphire	By Hand
only: Blue Torch3	Torch3 Sapphire
Coral Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)3	Torch3 Coral
Corrupt Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)3	Torch3 Ebonstone Block
	Torch3 Hardened Ebonsand Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
	Torch3 Purple Ice Block
Crimson Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)3	Torch3 Hardened Crimsand Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
	Torch3 Red Ice Block
	Torch3 Crimstone Block
Cursed Torch33	Torch33 Cursed Flame
only: Demon Torch3	Torch3 Obsidian
Desert Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)3	Torch3 Hardened Sand Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
	Torch3 Hardened Ebonsand Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
	Torch3 Hardened Crimsand Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
	Torch3 Hardened Pearlsand Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
only: Green Torch10	Torch10 Emerald
only: Green Torch3	Torch3 Emerald
Hallowed Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)3	Torch3 Hardened Pearlsand Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
	Torch3 Pink Ice Block
	Torch3 Pearlstone Block
Ice Torch3	Torch3 Ice Block
only: Ice Torch3	Torch3 Red Ice Block
	Torch3 Pink Ice Block
	Torch3 Purple Ice Block
Ichor Torch33	Torch33 Ichor
Jungle Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)25	Torch25 Jungle Spores
Mushroom Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)3	Torch3 Glowing Mushroom
only: Orange Torch20	Torch20 Amber
only: Orange Torch3	Torch3 Amber
Pink Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)3	Pink Gel(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Any Wood
only: Purple Torch10	Torch10 Amethyst
only: Purple Torch3	Torch3 Amethyst
Rainbow Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)10	Torch10 Rainbow Brick
only: Red Torch10	Torch10 Ruby
only: Red Torch3	Torch3 Ruby
Torch3	Gel Any Wood
only: White Torch10	Torch10 Diamond
only: White Torch3	Torch3 Diamond
only: Yellow Torch10	Torch10 Topaz
only: Yellow Torch3	Torch3 Topaz
Aether Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Any Torch	Shimmer Transmutation(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)

Used in

Standard Torch

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
Nebula Candelabra(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Nebula Brick(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)5 Torch3	Ancient Manipulator(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Nebula Candle(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Nebula Brick(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)4 Torch
Nebula Chandelier(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Nebula Brick(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)4 Torch4 Chain
Nebula Lamp(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Torch Nebula Brick(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)3
Nebula Lantern(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Nebula Brick(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)6 Torch
Solar Candelabra(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Solar Brick(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)5 Torch3
Solar Candle(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Solar Brick(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)4 Torch
Solar Chandelier(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Solar Brick(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)4 Torch4 Chain
Solar Lamp(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Torch Solar Brick(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)3
Solar Lantern(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Solar Brick(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)6 Torch
Stardust Candelabra(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Stardust Brick(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)5 Torch3
Stardust Candle(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Stardust Brick(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)4 Torch
Stardust Chandelier(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Stardust Brick(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)4 Torch4 Chain
Stardust Lamp(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Torch Stardust Brick(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)3
Stardust Lantern(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Stardust Brick(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)6 Torch
Vortex Candelabra(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Vortex Brick(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)5 Torch3
Vortex Candle(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Vortex Brick(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)4 Torch
Vortex Chandelier(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Vortex Brick(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)4 Torch4 Chain
Vortex Lamp(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Torch Vortex Brick(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)3
Vortex Lantern(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Vortex Brick(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)6 Torch
Bone Candelabra(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Bone5 Torch3	Bone Welder(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
Bone Chandelier(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Bone4 Torch4 Chain
Bone Lamp(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Torch Bone3
Bone Lantern(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Bone6 Torch
only: Blue Torch10	Torch10 Sapphire	By Hand
only: Blue Torch3	Torch3 Sapphire
only: Campfire	Any Wood10 Torch5
only: Campfire	Any Wood20 Torch5
Coral Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)3	Torch3 Coral
Corrupt Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)3	Torch3 Ebonstone Block
	Torch3 Purple Ice Block
	Torch3 Hardened Ebonsand Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Crimson Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)3	Torch3 Crimstone Block
	Torch3 Red Ice Block
	Torch3 Hardened Crimsand Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Cursed Torch33	Torch33 Cursed Flame
only: Demon Torch3	Torch3 Obsidian
Desert Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)3	Torch3 Hardened Pearlsand Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
	Torch3 Hardened Crimsand Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
	Torch3 Hardened Ebonsand Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
	Torch3 Hardened Sand Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
only: Flaming Arrow10	Wooden Arrow10 Torch
only: Flaming Arrow5	Wooden Arrow5 Torch
Flaming Mace(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Mace(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Torch99
only: Green Torch10	Torch10 Emerald
only: Green Torch3	Torch3 Emerald
Hallowed Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)3	Torch3 Hardened Pearlsand Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
	Torch3 Pink Ice Block
	Torch3 Pearlstone Block
Hanging Brazier(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Hanging Pot(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Torch3
Ice Torch3	Torch3 Ice Block
only: Ice Torch3	Torch3 Pink Ice Block
	Torch3 Red Ice Block
	Torch3 Purple Ice Block
Ichor Torch33	Torch33 Ichor
Jungle Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)25	Torch25 Jungle Spores
only: Molotov Cocktail10	Ale10 Silk Torch
only: Molotov Cocktail5	Ale5 Gel Silk Torch
Mushroom Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)3	Torch3 Glowing Mushroom
only: Orange Torch20	Torch20 Amber
only: Orange Torch3	Torch3 Amber
only: Purple Torch10	Torch10 Amethyst
only: Purple Torch3	Torch3 Amethyst
Rainbow Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)10	Torch10 Rainbow Brick
only: Red Torch10	Torch10 Ruby
only: Red Torch3	Torch3 Ruby
only: White Torch10	Torch10 Diamond
only: White Torch3	Torch3 Diamond
only: Yellow Torch10	Torch10 Topaz
only: Yellow Torch3	Torch3 Topaz
Lesion Candelabra(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Lesion Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)5 Torch3	Decay Chamber(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
Lesion Candle(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Lesion Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)4 Torch
Lesion Chandelier(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Lesion Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)4 Torch4 Chain
Lesion Lamp(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Lesion Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)3 Torch
Lesion Lantern(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Lesion Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)6 Torch
Flesh Candelabra	Flesh Block5 Torch3	Flesh Cloning Vat(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
Flesh Candle	Flesh Block4 Torch
Flesh Chandelier	Flesh Block4 Torch4 Chain
Flesh Lamp(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Torch Flesh Block3
Flesh Lantern	Flesh Block6 Torch
Glass Candelabra(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Glass5 Torch3	Glass Kiln(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
Glass Candle(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Glass4 Torch
Glass Chandelier(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Glass4 Torch4 Chain
Glass Lamp(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Torch Glass3
Glass Lantern(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Glass6 Torch
Honey Candelabra	Honey Block5 Torch3	Honey Dispenser(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
Honey Candle	Honey Block4 Torch
Honey Chandelier	Honey Block4 Torch4 Chain
Honey Lamp(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Torch Honey Block3
Honey Lantern	Honey Block6 Torch
Ash Wood Chandelier(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Ash Wood(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)4 Torch4 Chain	Iron Anvil or Lead Anvil
Balloon Chandelier(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Any Balloon4 Torch4 Chain
Bamboo Chandelier(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Bamboo(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)4 Torch4 Chain
only: Cactus Chandelier	Cactus4 Torch4 Chain
Copper Chandelier	Copper Bar4 Torch4 Chain
Crystal Chandelier(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Crystal Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)10 Torch4 Chain
Ebonwood Chandelier	Ebonwood4 Torch4 Chain
Glass Kiln(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Any Iron Bar18 Torch8
Gold Chandelier	Gold Bar4 Torch4 Chain
Granite Chandelier(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Smooth Granite Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)4 Torch4 Chain
only: Hellfire Arrow25	Wooden Arrow25 Torch5 Hellstone Bar
Lamp Post	Any Iron Bar3 Glass2 Torch
Marble Chandelier(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Smooth Marble Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)4 Torch4 Chain
Martian Chandelier(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Martian Conduit Plating(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)4 Torch4 Chain
Meteorite Chandelier(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Meteorite Brick(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)4 Torch4 Chain
Mushroom Chandelier	Glowing Mushroom4 Torch4 Chain
Palm Wood Chandelier(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Palm Wood(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)4 Torch4 Chain
Pearlwood Chandelier	Pearlwood4 Torch4 Chain
Platinum Chandelier	Platinum Bar4 Torch4 Chain
Pumpkin Chandelier(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Pumpkin4 Torch4 Chain
Reef Chandelier(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Reef Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)4 Torch4 Chain
Rich Mahogany Chandelier	Rich Mahogany4 Torch4 Chain
Sandstone Chandelier(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Smooth Sandstone(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)4 Torch4 Chain
Shadewood Chandelier	Shadewood4 Torch4 Chain
Silver Chandelier	Silver Bar4 Torch4 Chain
Spider Chandelier(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Spider Nest Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)4 Torch4 Chain
only: Spooky Chandelier	Spooky Wood4 Torch4 Chain
Tin Chandelier	Tin Bar4 Torch4 Chain
Tungsten Chandelier	Tungsten Bar4 Torch4 Chain
Lihzahrd Candelabra(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Lihzahrd Brick5 Torch3	Lihzahrd Furnace(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
Lihzahrd Candle(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Lihzahrd Brick4 Torch
Lihzahrd Chandelier(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Lihzahrd Brick4 Torch4 Chain
Lihzahrd Lamp(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Torch Lihzahrd Brick3
Lihzahrd Lantern(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Lihzahrd Brick6 Torch
Living Wood Candelabra	Wood5 Torch3	Living Loom(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
Living Wood Candle	Wood4 Torch
Living Wood Chandelier	Wood4 Torch4 Chain
Living Wood Lamp(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Torch Wood3
Living Wood Lantern	Wood6 Torch
Skyware Candelabra(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Sunplate Block5 Torch3	Sky Mill(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
Skyware Candle(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Sunplate Block4 Torch
Skyware Chandelier(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Sunplate Block4 Torch4 Chain
Skyware Lamp(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Torch Sunplate Block3
Skyware Lantern(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Sunplate Block6 Torch
Slime Candelabra	Slime Block5 Torch3	Solidifier
Slime Candle	Slime Block4 Torch
Slime Chandelier	Slime Block4 Torch4 Chain
Slime Lamp(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Torch Slime Block3
Slime Lantern	Slime Block6 Torch
Steampunk Candelabra(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Cog5 Torch3	Steampunk Boiler(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
Steampunk Candle(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Cog4 Torch
Steampunk Chandelier(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Cog4 Torch4 Chain
Steampunk Lamp(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Torch Cog3
Steampunk Lantern(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Cog6 Torch
Ash Wood Candelabra(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Ash Wood(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)5 Torch3	Work Bench
Ash Wood Candle(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Ash Wood(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)4 Torch
Ash Wood Lamp(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Torch Ash Wood(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)3
Ash Wood Lantern(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Ash Wood(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)6 Torch
Balloon Candelabra(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Any Balloon5 Torch3
Balloon Candle(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Any Balloon4 Torch
Balloon Lamp(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Torch Any Balloon3
Balloon Lantern(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Any Balloon6 Torch
Bamboo Candelabra(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Bamboo(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)5 Torch3
Bamboo Candle(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Bamboo(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)4 Torch
Bamboo Lamp(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Torch Bamboo(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)3
Bamboo Lantern(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Bamboo(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)6 Torch
Cactus Candelabra	Cactus5 Torch3
Cactus Candle	Cactus4 Torch
only: Cactus Chandelier	Cactus4 Torch4 Chain
Cactus Lamp(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Torch Cactus3
Cactus Lantern	Cactus6 Torch
Candelabra	Gold Bar5 Torch3
Candle	Gold Bar Torch
Chinese Lantern	Silk5 Torch
Crystal Candelabra(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Crystal Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)10 Torch3
Crystal Candle(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Crystal Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)8 Torch
Crystal Lamp(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Torch Crystal Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)6
Crystal Lantern(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Crystal Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)15 Torch
Dynasty Candle(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Dynasty Wood(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)4 Torch
Dynasty Lamp(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Torch Dynasty Wood(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)3
Dynasty Lantern(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Dynasty Wood(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)6 Torch
Ebonwood Candelabra	Ebonwood5 Torch3
Ebonwood Candle	Ebonwood4 Torch
Ebonwood Lamp(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Torch Ebonwood3
Ebonwood Lantern	Ebonwood6 Torch
Fireplace(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Gray Brick10 Any Wood4 Torch2
Furnace	Stone Block20 Any Wood4 Torch3
Granite Candelabra(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Smooth Granite Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)5 Torch3
Granite Candle(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Smooth Granite Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)4 Torch
Granite Lamp(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Torch Smooth Granite Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)3
Granite Lantern(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Smooth Granite Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)6 Torch
Hanging Jack 'O Lantern	Pumpkin4 Torch
Jack 'O Lantern	Pumpkin6 Torch
Jackelier	Pumpkin12 Torch4
Large Dynasty Candle(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Dynasty Wood(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)5 Torch3
Large Dynasty Lantern(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Dynasty Wood(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)4 Torch4
Marble Candelabra(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Smooth Marble Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)5 Torch3
Marble Candle(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Smooth Marble Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)4 Torch
Marble Lamp(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Torch Smooth Marble Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)3
Marble Lantern(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Smooth Marble Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)6 Torch
Martian Hover Candle(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Martian Conduit Plating(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)4 Torch
Martian Lamppost(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Torch Martian Conduit Plating(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)3
Martian Lantern(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Martian Conduit Plating(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)6 Torch
Martian Table Lamp(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Martian Conduit Plating(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)5 Torch3
Meteorite Candelabra(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Meteorite Brick(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)5 Torch3
Meteorite Candle(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Meteorite Brick(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)4 Torch
Meteorite Lamp(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Torch Meteorite Brick(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)3
Meteorite Lantern(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Meteorite Brick(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)6 Torch
Mushroom Candelabra	Glowing Mushroom5 Torch3
Mushroom Candle	Glowing Mushroom4 Torch
Mushroom Lamp(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Torch Glowing Mushroom3
Mushroom Lantern	Glowing Mushroom6 Torch
Palm Wood Candelabra(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Palm Wood(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)5 Torch3
Palm Wood Candle(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Palm Wood(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)4 Torch
Palm Wood Lamp(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Torch Palm Wood(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)3
Palm Wood Lantern(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Palm Wood(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)6 Torch
Pearlwood Candelabra	Pearlwood5 Torch3
Pearlwood Candle	Pearlwood4 Torch
Pearlwood Lamp(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Torch Pearlwood3
Pearlwood Lantern	Pearlwood6 Torch
Platinum Candelabra	Platinum Bar5 Torch3
Platinum Candle	Platinum Bar Torch
Pumpkin Candelabra(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Pumpkin5 Torch3
Pumpkin Candle(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Pumpkin4 Torch
Pumpkin Lamp(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Torch Pumpkin3
Pumpkin Lantern(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Pumpkin6 Torch
Reef Candelabra(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Reef Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)5 Torch3
Reef Candle(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Reef Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)4 Torch
Reef Lamp(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Torch Reef Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)3
Reef Lantern(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Reef Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)6 Torch
Rich Mahogany Candelabra	Rich Mahogany5 Torch3
Rich Mahogany Candle	Rich Mahogany4 Torch
Rich Mahogany Lamp(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Torch Rich Mahogany3
Rich Mahogany Lantern	Rich Mahogany6 Torch
Sandstone Candelabra(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Smooth Sandstone(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)5 Torch3
Sandstone Candle(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Smooth Sandstone(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)4 Torch
Sandstone Lamp(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Torch Smooth Sandstone(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)3
Sandstone Lantern(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Smooth Sandstone(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)6 Torch
Shadewood Candelabra	Shadewood5 Torch3
Shadewood Candle	Shadewood4 Torch
Shadewood Lamp(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Torch Shadewood3
Shadewood Lantern	Shadewood6 Torch
Skull Lantern	Bone10 Torch
Spider Candelabra(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Spider Nest Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)5 Torch3
Spider Candle(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Spider Nest Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)4 Torch
Spider Lamp(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Torch Spider Nest Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)3
Spider Lantern(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Spider Nest Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)6 Torch
Spooky Candelabra(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Spooky Wood5 Torch3
Spooky Candle(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Spooky Wood4 Torch
only: Spooky Chandelier	Spooky Wood4 Torch4 Chain
Spooky Lamp(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Torch Spooky Wood3
Spooky Lantern(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Spooky Wood6 Torch
Tiki Torch	Torch Any Wood3
Shadow Candle(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Demonite Bar3 Torch	Work Bench and Ecto Mist(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)
	Crimtane Bar3 Torch

Ice Torch

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
only: Frostburn Arrow10	Wooden Arrow10 Ice Torch	By Hand
only: Frostburn Arrow5	Wooden Arrow5 Ice Torch
Frozen Campfire(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Any Wood10 Ice Torch5
Wand of Frosting(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Wand of Sparking(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Ice Torch99
Frozen Candelabra(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Ice Block5 Ice Torch3	Ice Machine(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)
Frozen Candle(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Ice Block4 Ice Torch
Frozen Chandelier(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Ice Block4 Ice Torch4 Chain
Frozen Lamp(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Ice Torch Ice Block3
Frozen Lantern(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Ice Block6 Ice Torch
Boreal Wood Chandelier(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Boreal Wood(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)4 Ice Torch4 Chain	Iron Anvil or Lead Anvil
Boreal Wood Candelabra(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Boreal Wood(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)5 Ice Torch3	Work Bench
Boreal Wood Candle(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Boreal Wood(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)4 Ice Torch
Boreal Wood Lamp(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Ice Torch Boreal Wood(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)3
Boreal Wood Lantern(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)	Boreal Wood(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)6 Ice Torch

Pink Torch

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
Peace Candle(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Gold Bar2 Pink Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Work Bench
	Platinum Bar2 Pink Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)

Bone Torch

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
Bone Campfire(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Any Wood10 Bone Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)5	By Hand

Ultrabright Torch

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
Ultrabright Campfire(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Any Wood10 Ultrabright Torch(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)5	By Hand
Living Ultrabright Fire Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)20	Living Fire Block(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)20 Ultrabright Torch(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)2	Crystal Ball

Demon Torch

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
Demon Campfire(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Any Wood10 Demon Torch5	By Hand
Living Demon Fire Block(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)20	Living Fire Block(Desktop, Console, Old-gen console and Mobile versions)20 Demon Torch	Crystal Ball

Cursed Torch

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
Cursed Campfire(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Any Wood10 Cursed Torch5	By Hand

Ichor Torch

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
Ichor Campfire(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Any Wood10 Ichor Torch5	By Hand

Rainbow Torch

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
Rainbow Campfire(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Any Wood10 Rainbow Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)5	By Hand

Desert Torch

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
Desert Campfire(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Any Wood10 Desert Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)5	By Hand

Coral Torch

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
Coral Campfire(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Any Wood10 Coral Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)5	By Hand

Corrupt Torch

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
Corrupt Campfire(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Any Wood10 Corrupt Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)5	By Hand

Crimson Torch

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
Crimson Campfire(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Any Wood10 Crimson Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)5	By Hand

Hallowed Torch

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
Hallowed Campfire(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Any Wood10 Hallowed Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)5	By Hand

Jungle Torch

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
Jungle Campfire(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Any Wood10 Jungle Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)5	By Hand

Mushroom Torch

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
Mushroom Campfire(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Glowing Mushroom10 Mushroom Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)5	By Hand

Aether Torch

Result	Ingredients	Crafting station
Aether Campfire(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)	Any Wood10 Aether Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions)5	By Hand

Notes

• With the exception of the Coral Torch(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions), 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.

Trivia

• Orange Torches were apparently added because of a "really persistent nagging brit" in reference to the YouTuber ChippyGaming (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.
• The Torch is the most used ingredient, with 245 recipes needing it, followed by Wood that is needed in 157 recipes.
• In Constant(Desktop, Console and Mobile versions) Worlds, torches and Campfires exposed to the sky will "turn off" during Rain.

History

 Desktop version

• Desktop 1.4.4.5: All other torches are now used to craft the Aether Torch via shimmer.

• Desktop 1.4.4:
  • Added Mushroom and Aether Torches.
  • Coral Torch's recipe now takes 3 Torches and gives 3 Coral Torches per Coral, instead of 1 Torch.
  • Max stack for all torches increased from 999 to 9999.

• Desktop 1.4.1: Jungle Torch crafting recipe changed -resulting amount and torch requirement increased from 15 to 25.

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

• Desktop 1.4.0.3: Bad torch luck removed.

• 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 1.3.1: 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.
  • Added 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:
  • Added Ultrabright Torches.
  • Fixed exploit where throwing torches would 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 Torches.

• 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.

 Nintendo Switch version

• Switch 1.0.711.6: Introduced.

 Mobile version

• Mobile-Release: Introduced.

Nintendo 3DS version

• 3DS-Release: Introduced.