Baldur's Gate 3: How To Use Torches

There's no shortage of dim dungeons in Baldur's Gate 3. Even with Darkvision, it can sometimes be difficult to see around, and low light can even give a disadvantage in attacks. In some areas, it's impossible to progress without a reliable light source.

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Torches will likely be the most common source of light you encounter, and they come in handy in a pinch. There are a few things to be aware of when using a Torch, but they pose a viable option for any party looking to explore freely with a portable light source, especially in the Shadow-Cursed Lands in early Act 2.

How To Use Torches

Torches are melee weapons, so to use one, just equip it in your weapon slot. However, a torch cannot be dual-wielded, so if you are holding a torch, you cannot hold another weapon, and any melee weapon attack you make will be with the torch, so you can hold a shield and a torch.

A torch should automatically be lit when you equip it. If it goes out, simply re-equip your torch to light it again, or dip it into a burning surface, such as a brazier.

Because torches function as melee weapons, if you switch to ranged weapons in combat, you will put the torch away and lose the light it grants you. You could keep your torch on a party member who doesn't use weapons, such as a spell caster, to avoid suddenly losing your light.

Alternatives To Torches

If keeping a torch as a party member's weapon isn't your style, don't fear. There are plenty of magic alternatives to a torch.

Spell Name

Spell Level

Description

Light

Cantrip

Infuse a single object with an aura of light with a radius of 7.5m. This will affect your equipped weapon until a long rest.

Dancing Lights

Cantrip

Illuminate a 9m radius for ten turns.

Produce Flame

Cantrip

Summon a flame to your hand that sheds light in a 9m radius until your next long rest. This flame can also be thrown to deal fire damage.

Daylight

Level 3

Enchant an item or summon a sphere to shine with the light of the sun in a 15m radius. An item will be enchanted for 20 turns, while the sphere will persist until a long rest.

Some of these spells can be granted through items. Komira's Locket is an example that is available very early on.

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