Torch/DST

Don't Starve

DST

“Something to hold back the night.”

–Wilson

“Fire is so pretty.”

–Willow

“I attack night with fire stick.”

–Wolfgang

“A tiny bulwark against the night.”

–Wendy

“PRIMITIVE LIGHT SOURCE”

–WX-78

“An improvised handheld light.”

–Wickerbottom

“Trees by torchlight.”

–Woodie

“It keeps Charlie at bay.”

–Maxwell

“Perfect för a nighttime assault.”

–Wigfrid

“This should keep us safe.”

–Webber

“Not great for caramelizing creme brulee, but it will do for seeing.”

–Warly

“Fire Stick”

–Wormwood

“There's beauty in a simple design.”

–Winona

“I won't go astray if this lights my way.”

–Wortox

“Fire stick.”

–Wurt

“Is this what they use in England instead of flashlights?”

–Walter

“It'll keep the darkness at bay. For a time, at least.”

–Wanda

“Creates a light when held.
Can light targets on fire.”

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The Torch is a portable Light Item. It can be crafted with 2 Cut Grass and 2 Twigs, and is available from the start of the game.

Torches burn while equipped, providing a source of light for the player. A Torch will last for 75 seconds. In Rain, a Torch may burn up to 150% faster depending on precipitation rate but will not be affected if the player is sheltered under the Trees. Torch also provides 20% Wetness resistance when equipped. If the player has an extra Torch, it will be automatically equipped in place of the spent Torch.

Enemies that get hit by a Torch have a chance to be ignited.

Dragging a Torch over objects such as Trees, Spider Dens, or Beehives and right clicking, or equipping a Torch and right clicking on such objects, will light them on fire. If the burning object contains creatures like a Beehive does, they will exit the structure when it is set ablaze. Burning objects will ignite other nearby objects (or creatures), possibly spreading to cause massive fires. Items that were burnt turned into Ashes. It can also burn downCarcass.

Torches can be used as a way to dissipate Miasma. It can also causes Crystal Deerclops to be stunned for a short period of time while it lacks both of the crystals on its back, which also gets rid of the aura of ice around it for the duration of the stun.

Skill Tree (Wilson)

Torch Longevity

Wilson with Torch Longevity I-II-III skills, respectively, increases the durability of Torches by 19-47-100% (total of 90-110-150 seconds).

Torch Range

Wilson with Torch Range I-II-III skills, respectively, Increases the light radius of Torches to 1.5 to 2 to 2.5 tiles.

Torch Toss

Wilson with Torch Toss skill can throw a torch on the ground, where it will continue to burn and emit light until picked up.

Skill Tree (Willow)

Controlled Burning

Items like Torches and Willow's Lighter have a 100% chance to ignite enemies.

Skins

Main article: Belongings

• The Heirloom Elegant Hallowed Light skin was only obtainable during official Hallowed Nights events until 2020.
• The Timeless Carrat Torch skin was originally awarded for playing Don't Starve Together during the official Year of the Carrat event in 2020. As of February 11, 2021, the Loyal version of this skin was available in the Klei Rewards shop for 1,200 Klei points.
• The Timeless Carved Stone Torch skin was awarded for pre-ordering Don't Starve Together on Wegame, and the Loyal version of this skin was available in the Klei Rewards shop for 1,200 Klei points.
• The Loyal Conch Torch skin was awarded for watching 6 hours of Don't Starve Together on Twitch starting from January 27, 2022 to February 10, 2022.
• The Timeless Tragic Torch skin was awarded for solving the Cyclum Puzzles and could only be obtained before May 16, 2016, while the Loyal variant was awarded after this date. This skin is required to start the Metheus Puzzles.

Woven - Elegant / Heirloom Elegant

Costume Collection

Hallowed Light

Repel the dark these Hallowed Nights with a dreadful beacon of most Hallowed Light.

See ingame

Woven - Elegant

Rustic Torch

A torch made from untrimmed twigs.

Elegant

Survivor Collection

Weatherbeaten Torch

Give your torch some visual flare with these hastily wrapped, desiccated rags. Smoky!

See ingame

Timeless / Loyal

Carved Stone Torch

Doesn't burn any brighter or last any longer, but goodness-gosh if it isn't just the fanciest.

Loyal

Nautical Collection

Conch Torch

If you listen closely you can hear the sea.

Timeless / Loyal

Year of the Carrat Collection

Carrat Torch

A torch made in honor of the clever carrat.

See ingame

Timeless / Loyal

Shadow Collection

Tragic Torch

At first glance this torch appears menacing, but holding it makes you feel quite sad.

See ingame

Elegant

Barber's Collection

Oil Torch

Keep burning the midnight oil.

Tips

• If the player does not have enough Torches to keep Charlie away for a whole night, they can light a tree or other burnable object on fire and then unequip the Torch until the object has burnt out, extending the lifetime of the Torch's fire.
• Another option is to "flash" the Torch (equip the Torch and unequip it immediately) every several seconds right before Charlie attacks to keep her at bay. However, Sanity drains faster in complete darkness.
• When the player wakes up, the Torch will not lose durability until it is re-equipped.

Trivia

• The game files have contained code for a Torch's capability to give off warmth ever since Winter was implemented, however this code has never actually been used.

Gallery

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  Wilson with a Torch standing next to an unlit one.
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  Torch illuminating a small area at night.
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  If the player has an extra Torch, it will be automatically equipped in place of the spent Torch.
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  Prompt when the cursor is above an object that can be lit.
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  Lighting a Tree on fire.
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  Wilson with a Torch in a promotional image.
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  Another promotional image depicting Wilson using a Torch.
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  Wallpaper of Wilson using a Torch to look down a Sinkhole.
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  Wilson holding a Torch, as seen in the The End of the Beginning update trailer.
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  Willow toy collectible with a Torch.
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  Torch as seen in the poster for the Strange New Powers update.
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  Torch as seen in the poster for the The Stuff of Nightmares update.
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  Torch as seen in a poster announcing the release of Don't Starve: Giant Edition on the Xbox One.
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  Torch as seen in a poster announcing the arrival of Reign of Giants content in Don't Starve Together.
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  Wilson holding the Torch as seen in the main menu for the Wilson Refresh update.
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  Wilson holding the Torch as seen in the main menu for the Ancient Echoes update.
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  Original HD icon from Bonus Materials from CD Don't Starve.

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