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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:
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==Firepit== <!--T:2-->
==Table of Light Sources== <!--T:9-->
[[File:Firepit lit.png|left]]
 
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The table below includes all light sources (craftable and lootable).
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! 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<br>
(+1 light level 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<br>
(+2 light level per additional candle, up to 8 candles)
|}
 
=== Firepit === <!--T:2-->
[[File:Firepit lit.png|100px|left]]
The [[firepit]] provides light as long as it has fuel.
The [[firepit]] provides light as long as it has fuel.
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==Torches== <!--T:3-->
=== Torches === <!--T:3-->
[[File:Heat Torch.png|left]]
[[File:Torch.png|100px|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.
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.
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==Torch Holder== <!--T:4-->
=== Torch Holder === <!--T:4-->
[[File:Grid Brass torch holder.png|left]]
[[File:Torchholder-brass.png|100px|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" />
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.
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==Oil Lamp== <!--T:5-->
=== Oil Lamp === <!--T:5-->
[[File:Grid Oil Lamp.png|left]]
[[File:oillamp.png|100px|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.
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.
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==Candles== <!--T:6-->
=== Candles === <!--T:6-->
[[File:Grid Candle.png|left]]
[[File:Grid Candle.png|100px|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.
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.
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==Lanterns== <!--T:7-->
=== Lanterns === <!--T:7-->
[[File:Grid Lantern.png|left]]
[[File:Grid Lantern.png|100px|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.
[[Glass#Lanterns|Lanterns]] provide the highest craftable 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. You can change the color of the light by right-clicking on a placed lantern with a colored glass (you won't get the previous glass back).
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=== Chandelier === <!--T:12-->
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[[File:Chandelier.png|100px|left]]
 
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
==Table of Light Sources== <!--T:9-->
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== Video Tutorials == <!--T:13-->
The table below includes all light sources (craftable and lootable). This is a work in progress.
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! 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
! Detailed explanation of how to craft a lantern
| infinite
| 24
|-
|-
| <youtube width="400" height="240">X7iVT0amVhE</youtube>
|}
|}



Revision as of 20:32, 21 July 2021

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).

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 light level 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 light level per additional candle, up to 8 candles)

Firepit

Firepit lit.png

The firepit provides light as long as it has fuel.

Torches

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

Torchholder-brass.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

Oillamp.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 craftable 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. You can change the color of the light by right-clicking on a placed lantern with a colored glass (you won't get the previous glass back).

Chandelier

Chandelier.png

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

Video Tutorials

Detailed explanation of how to craft a lantern


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