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 / 99
Rarity	00*

• Internal Tile ID: 4

“

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 from slimes, or purchased from the Merchant or Skeleton Merchant for 50 each.

Torches can be placed on the sides or tops of most blocks, on background walls, and on the sides of trees and Wooden Beams. 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 (during the second half of every in-game minute (real life second)) for 50 each. Besides being used to craft various other light sources, they are also used to craft Flaming Arrow, Molotov Cocktails, and the Flaming Mace.

Colored Torch

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

Ice Torch

Ice Torches are crafted by combining standard torches with Ice Blocks or, in  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 and various Frozen and Boreal light sources, they are also used to craft Frostburn Arrows.

Bone Torch

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

Another way of acquiring Bone Torches is placing and immediately breaking Torches in the Dungeon with the Torch God's Favor.

Ultrabright Torch

Ultrabright Torches cannot be crafted, but are sometimes sold by the Traveling Merchant for 3 each. They shine brighter than normal torches when held. They are used to craft 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 nearly unique in that they can be held or placed in liquids and still function normally there. They are crafted by combining standard Torches with Cursed Flames (Cursed Torches) or Ichor (Ichor Torches). They are used to craft Cursed Campfires and Ichor Campfires, respectively.

Desert Torch

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

Coral Torch

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

Corrupt Torch

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

Crimson Torch

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

Hallowed Torch

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

Jungle Torch

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

Mushroom Torch

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

Aether Torch

Aether Torches are crafted by throwing any non-Aether Torches in the Shimmer. They are used to craft Aether 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	Standard Torch.
	Purple Torch Internal Item ID: 430	4 (5)	-10%	-100%	-10%			40
	Yellow Torch Internal Item ID: 432	4 (7)	-10%	-10%	-100%			40
	Blue Torch Internal Item ID: 427	4 (2)	-100%	-90%	+30%			40
	Green Torch Internal Item ID: 429	4 (4)	-100%	-	-90%			40	Can be found naturally in Jungle Shrines.
	Red Torch Internal Item ID: 428	4 (3)	-	-90%	-90%			40
	Orange Torch Internal Item ID: 1245	4 (11)	-	-50%	-100%			12
	White Torch Internal Item ID: 431	4 (6)	+40%	+40%	+40%			1	Brightest torch.
	Ice Torch Internal Item ID: 974	4 (10)	-25%	-15%	+40%			12	Sometimes found in Frozen Chests.
	Pink Torch Internal Item ID: 3114	4 (16)	-	-100%	-			16
	Bone Torch Internal Item ID: 3004	4 (14)	-5%	-25%	+30%			20	Sold by the Skeleton Merchant for 1 each during the second half of every minute (equivalent to one real-world second).
	Ultrabright Torch Internal Item ID: 2274	4 (13)	-25%	+35%	+50%			60	Sold randomly by the Traveling Merchant for 3 each. Very bright when held, but dimmer when placed.
	Demon Torch Internal Item ID: 433	4 (8)	-50%	-70%	-			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	Placeable and functional under both water and lava; 01* rarity.
	Ichor Torch Internal Item ID: 1333	4 (12)	+40%	+40%	-30%			32	Placeable and functional under both water and lava; 01* rarity.
	Rainbow Torch Internal Item ID: 3045	4 (15)	-	-100%	-100%			50	Cycles through those colors linearly; 01* rarity.
			-	-	-100%
			-100%	-	-100%
			-100%	-	-
			-100%	-100%	-
			-	-100%	-
	Desert Torch Internal Item ID: 4383	4 (17)	+40%	-15%	-45%			12
	Coral Torch Internal Item ID: 4384	4 (18)	-75%	+30%	-20%			12	Placeable and functional under water.
	Corrupt Torch Internal Item ID: 4385	4 (19)	-5%	-60%	+40%			12
	Crimson Torch Internal Item ID: 4386	4 (20)	+40%	-30%	-50%			12
	Hallowed Torch Internal Item ID: 4387	4 (21)	+25%	-40%	+20%			12
	Jungle Torch Internal Item ID: 4388	4 (22)	-25%	+45%	-10%			12
	Mushroom Torch Internal Item ID: 5293	4 (23)	-70%	-22%	+20%			12
	Aether Torch Internal Item ID: 5353	4 (24)	-11%	-45%	+18.667%			12
			-17.5%	-45%	+10%

Luck

Main article: Luck § Torches

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

Crafting

Recipes

Result Ingredients Crafting station    only: Blue Torch (10) Torch (10) Sapphire By Hand   only: Blue Torch (3) Torch (3) Sapphire Coral Torch (3) Torch (3) 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    only: 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    only: Green Torch (10) Torch (10) Emerald   only: 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    only: Ice Torch (3) Torch (3) Pink Ice Block Torch (3) Purple Ice Block Torch (3) Red Ice Block Ichor Torch (33) Torch (33) Ichor Jungle Torch (25) Torch (25) Jungle Spores Mushroom Torch (3) Torch (3) Glowing Mushroom    only: Orange Torch (20) Torch (20) Amber   only: Orange Torch (3) Torch (3) Amber Pink Torch (3) Pink Gel Any Wood    only: Purple Torch (10) Torch (10) Amethyst   only: Purple Torch (3) Torch (3) Amethyst Rainbow Torch (10) Torch (10) Rainbow Brick    only: Red Torch (10) Torch (10) Ruby   only: Red Torch (3) Torch (3) Ruby Torch (3) Gel Any Wood    only: White Torch (10) Torch (10) Diamond   only: White Torch (3) Torch (3) Diamond    only: Yellow Torch (10) Torch (10) Topaz   only: Yellow Torch (3) Torch (3) Topaz Aether Torch Any Torch Shimmer Transmutation total: 41 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    only: Blue Torch (10) Torch (10) Sapphire By Hand   only: Blue Torch (3) Torch (3) Sapphire    only: Campfire Any Wood (10) Torch (5)   only: Campfire Any Wood (20) Torch (5) Coral Torch (3) Torch (3) 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    only: 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    only: Flaming Arrow (10) Wooden Arrow (10) Torch   only: Flaming Arrow (5) Wooden Arrow (5) Torch Flaming Mace Mace Torch (99)    only: Green Torch (10) Torch (10) Emerald   only: 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    only: Ice Torch (3) Torch (3) Pink Ice Block Torch (3) Purple Ice Block Torch (3) Red Ice Block Ichor Torch (33) Torch (33) Ichor Jungle Torch (25) Torch (25) Jungle Spores only: Molotov Cocktail (10) Ale (10) Silk Torch    only: Molotov Cocktail (5) Ale (5) Gel Silk Torch Mushroom Torch (3) Torch (3) Glowing Mushroom    only: Orange Torch (20) Torch (20) Amber   only: Orange Torch (3) Torch (3) Amber    only: Purple Torch (10) Torch (10) Amethyst   only: Purple Torch (3) Torch (3) Amethyst Rainbow Torch (10) Torch (10) Rainbow Brick    only: Red Torch (10) Torch (10) Ruby   only: Red Torch (3) Torch (3) Ruby    only: White Torch (10) Torch (10) Diamond   only: White Torch (3) Torch (3) Diamond    only: Yellow Torch (10) Torch (10) Topaz   only: 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 Ash Wood Chandelier Ash Wood (4) Torch (4) Chain Iron Anvil or Lead Anvil Balloon Chandelier Any Balloon (4) Torch (4) Chain Bamboo Chandelier Bamboo (4) Torch (4) Chain    only: 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   only: 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 Reef Chandelier Reef Block (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    only: 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 Ash Wood Candelabra Ash Wood (5) Torch (3) Work Bench Ash Wood Candle Ash Wood (4) Torch Ash Wood Lamp Torch Ash Wood (3) Ash Wood Lantern Ash Wood (6) Torch Balloon Candelabra Any Balloon (5) Torch (3) Balloon Candle Any Balloon (4) Torch Balloon Lamp Torch Any Balloon (3) Balloon Lantern Any Balloon (6) Torch Bamboo Candelabra Bamboo (5) Torch (3) 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   only: 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 Reef Candelabra Reef Block (5) Torch (3) Reef Candle Reef Block (4) Torch Reef Lamp Torch Reef Block (3) Reef Lantern Reef Block (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 only: 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) Shadow Candle Crimtane Bar (3) Torch Work Bench and Ecto Mist Demonite Bar (3) Torch total: 245 row(s)

Ice Torch

Result Ingredients Crafting station    only: Frostburn Arrow (10) Wooden Arrow (10) Ice Torch By Hand   only: Frostburn Arrow (5) Wooden Arrow (5) Ice Torch Frozen Campfire Any Wood (10) Ice Torch (5) Wand of Frosting Wand of Sparking Ice Torch (99) 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: 14 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)

Mushroom Torch

Result Ingredients Crafting station Mushroom Campfire Glowing Mushroom (10) Mushroom Torch (5) By Hand total: 1 row(s)

Aether Torch

Result Ingredients Crafting station Aether Campfire Any Wood (10) Aether 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.

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 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.