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Here in Vintage Story the nights and caves can be quite dark and scary. You may find yourself wanting more light then the environment is providing. Here are some options to help you out. Many of these options can be held in the hand for dynamic lighting to light up the area as you walk around.
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==Torches==
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[[file:Heat Torch.png]]
Here in Vintage Story, the nights and caves can be quite dark and scary. Players may want more light than the environment provides. Many of these options can be held in the hand to provide dynamic lighting and will illuminate the area as players walk around. Here are some options to help:
Torches are the simplest way to light up the surroundings. They are fairly simple to make. Just cook sticks in a firepit and they'll turn into torches. Torches have a pretty good light level but will burn out over time.


==Torch Holder==
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[[file:Grid Brass torch holder.png]]
[[File:Firepit lit.png|left]]
To prevent your torches from burning you can make or find torch holders. When torches are placed in torch holders they will never go out.  
The [[firepit]] provides light as long as it has fuel.
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==Firepit==
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[[file:Firepit lit.png]]
[[File:Heat Torch.png|left]]
The firepit was just mentioned earlier in the creation of torches but it in its own right can provide light as long as it has fuel. The light level produced by a lit firepit is about medium.
Torches are the simplest light source to make. They are crafted by cooking sticks in a [[Firepit|firepit]]. Torches last forever when carried in player inventory or stored in a container, but burn out after 3 days when placed onto a block.
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==Oil Lamp==
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[[file:Grid Oil Lamp.png]]
[[File:Grid Brass torch holder.png|left]]
Oil lamps are fairly easy to get early game. They don't provide much light at all but they do a little and are good for atmosphere.
Will prevent torches from burning out when placed onto a block. Metal torch holders can be found in [[Ruins|ruins]], and Brass torch holders can be crafted using two plates in the crafting grid.<br clear="all" />


==Candles==
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[[file:Grid Candle.png]]
[[File:Grid Oil Lamp.png|left]]
Once you have found bees, candles can be a good permanent light source. Multiple candles can go in a block which increases the light output of that block.
Oil lamps are fairly easy to craft in early game. Oil lamps are made by combining a lump of fat and a burned bowl in the crafting grid. They don't provide much light when compared to other light sources, but don't burn out when placed on a block.
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==Lanterns==
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Lanterns are the best for lighting up the area but are also the most expensive. There are two different light levels produced by lanterns depending on whether they have a lining or not. A lining of gold or silver will increase the light output of a lamp.
[[File:Grid Candle.png|left]]
Candles, made from wax (see [[beekeeping]]) can be a good permanent light source. Multiple candles can be placed in a block, which increases the light output of that block.
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==Lanterns== <!--T:7-->
[[File:Grid Lantern.png|left]]
[[Glass#Lanterns|Lanterns]] provide the highest illumination, but are expensive to create. Lanterns are crafted using a candle, metal plate and glass slabs or clear quartz nuggets in the crafting grid. The best light source players can craft are [[Glass#Lined_Lantern|lined lanterns]], which require gold or silver.
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==Table of Light Sources== <!--T:9-->
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The table below includes all light sources (craftable and lootable). This is a work in progress.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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! Light source
! Duration
! Intensity
|-
| Torch
| 3 days
| 14
|-
| Torch in Holder
| infinite
| 14 +
|-
| Oil Lamp
| infinite
| 11
|-
| Firepit
| When fueled
| (-)
|-
| Candle
| infinite
| (- per candle)
|-
| Lantern (no lining)
| infinite
| 18
|-
| Lantern (with lining)
| infinite
| 20
|-
| Chandelier
| infinite
| 24
|-
|}
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Revision as of 14:50, 20 June 2020

Here in Vintage Story, the nights and caves can be quite dark and scary. Players may want more light than the environment provides. Many of these options can be held in the hand to provide dynamic lighting and will illuminate the area as players walk around. Here are some options to help:

Firepit

Firepit lit.png

The firepit provides light as long as it has fuel.

Torches

Heat Torch.png

Torches are the simplest light source to make. They are crafted by cooking sticks in a firepit. Torches last forever when carried in player inventory or stored in a container, but burn out after 3 days when placed onto a block.

Torch Holder

Grid Brass torch holder.png

Will prevent torches from burning out when placed onto a block. Metal torch holders can be found in ruins, and Brass torch holders can be crafted using two plates in the crafting grid.

Oil Lamp

Grid Oil Lamp.png

Oil lamps are fairly easy to craft in early game. Oil lamps are made by combining a lump of fat and a burned bowl in the crafting grid. They don't provide much light when compared to other light sources, but don't burn out when placed on a block.

Candles

Grid Candle.png

Candles, made from wax (see beekeeping) can be a good permanent light source. Multiple candles can be placed in a block, which increases the light output of that block.

Lanterns

Grid Lantern.png

Lanterns provide the highest illumination, but are expensive to create. Lanterns are crafted using a candle, metal plate and glass slabs or clear quartz nuggets in the crafting grid. The best light source players can craft are lined lanterns, which require gold or silver.


Table of Light Sources

The table below includes all light sources (craftable and lootable). This is a work in progress.

Light source Duration Intensity
Torch 3 days 14
Torch in Holder infinite 14 +
Oil Lamp infinite 11
Firepit When fueled (-)
Candle infinite (- per candle)
Lantern (no lining) infinite 18
Lantern (with lining) infinite 20
Chandelier infinite 24


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