Light sources: Difference between revisions

From Vintage Story Wiki
mNo edit summary
(revamp, update light level, add chandelier)
Line 4: Line 4:
<!--T:1-->
<!--T:1-->
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:
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:
 
__TOC__
==Firepit== <!--T:2-->
[[File:Firepit lit.png|left]]
The [[firepit]] provides light as long as it has fuel.
{{Clear}}
 
==Torches== <!--T:3-->
[[File:Heat Torch.png|left]]
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.
{{Clear}}
 
==Torch Holder== <!--T:4-->
[[File:Grid Brass torch holder.png|left]]
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" />
 
==Oil Lamp== <!--T:5-->
[[File:Grid Oil Lamp.png|left]]
Oil lamps are fairly easy to craft in early game. Oil lamps are made by combining a lump of fat and a fired 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.
{{Clear}}
 
==Candles== <!--T:6-->
[[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.
A single candle has a light level of 7, and each additional candle adds +1 to the light level, up to a maximum of light level 15 with 9 candles in one block.
{{Clear}}
 
==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.
All Lanterns have a light level of 18 currently, although lanterns made out of silver or gold plates should give an extra +1 for the lightning level, stackable with the bonus for lining. Lanterns lined with a gold or silver plate add +2 light level to the lantern, for a maximum light level of 20 - or 21 if the lantern itself was also made out of gold or silver.
{{Clear}}
 
<!--T:8-->
<youtube>X7iVT0amVhE&list</youtube>


==Table of Light Sources== <!--T:9-->
==Table of Light Sources== <!--T:9-->
Line 48: Line 15:
! Duration
! Duration
! Intensity
! Intensity
|-
| Firepit
| extinct
| 3
|-
| Firepit
| while fuelled
| 16
|-
| Oil Lamp
| infinite
| 11
|-
|-
| Torch
| Torch
Line 56: Line 35:
| infinite
| infinite
| 14 +
| 14 +
|-
| Oil Lamp
| infinite
| 11
|-
| Firepit
| When fueled
| (-)
|-
|-
| Candle
| Candle
| infinite
| infinite
| (- per candle)
| 1 candle = light level 7 (+1 per additional candle, up to 9 candles)
|-
|-
| Lantern (no lining)
| Lantern (no lining)
| infinite
| infinite
| 18
| 18
|-
| Gold/Silver Lantern (no lining)
| infinite
| 19
|-
|-
| Lantern (with lining)
| Lantern (with lining)
| infinite
| infinite
| 20
| 20
|-
| Gold/Silver Lantern (with lining)
| infinite
| 21
|-
|-
| Chandelier
| Chandelier
| infinite
| infinite
| 24
| 1 candle = light level 8 (+2 per additional candle, up to 8 candles max)
|-
|}
 
===Firepit=== <!--T:2-->
[[File:Firepit lit.png|left]]
The [[firepit]] provides light as long as it has fuel.
{{Clear}}
 
===Torches=== <!--T:3-->
[[File:Heat Torch.png|left]]
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.
{{Clear}}
 
===Torch Holder=== <!--T:4-->
[[File:Grid Brass torch holder.png|left]]
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" />
 
===Oil Lamp=== <!--T:5-->
[[File:Grid Oil Lamp.png|left]]
Oil lamps are fairly easy to craft in early game. Oil lamps are made by combining a lump of fat and a fired 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.
{{Clear}}
 
===Candles=== <!--T:6-->
[[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.
{{Clear}}
 
===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.
{{Clear}}
 
===Chandelier===
Chandeliers can only be found in ruins or acquired from traders, they cannot be crafted by the player. They need to be equipped with up to 8 candles, and can at the moment reach a maximum light level that is even higher than that of the sun.
{{Clear}}
 
<!--T:8-->
== Video Tutorials ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Detailed explanation of how to craft a lantern
|-
|-
| <youtube width="400" height="240">X7iVT0amVhE</youtube>
|}
|}


Revision as of 13:51, 7 November 2020

Other languages:

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:

Table of Light Sources

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

Light source Duration Intensity
Firepit extinct 3
Firepit while fuelled 16
Oil Lamp infinite 11
Torch 3 days 14
Torch in Holder infinite 14 +
Candle infinite 1 candle = light level 7 (+1 per additional candle, up to 9 candles)
Lantern (no lining) infinite 18
Gold/Silver Lantern (no lining) infinite 19
Lantern (with lining) infinite 20
Gold/Silver Lantern (with lining) infinite 21
Chandelier infinite 1 candle = light level 8 (+2 per additional candle, up to 8 candles max)

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 fired 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.

Chandelier

Chandeliers can only be found in ruins or acquired from traders, they cannot be crafted by the player. They need to be equipped with up to 8 candles, and can at the moment reach a maximum light level that is even higher than that of the sun. 

== Video Tutorials ==
Detailed explanation of how to craft a lantern


{{{title}}}


Retrieved from "https://wiki.vintagestory.at/index.php?title=Light_sources&oldid=13173"