Torch

The Torch is a handheld light source that can be bought from John’s Goods. It is used to light up the area around the player and to stun animals at night and in the Deep Mine. The Torch requires recharging, so it is not a disposable light tool.

Using Left-Click, or the X button on an Xbox controller, focuses the beam forward and can stun animals caught in the dark. The stun only applies the first time the Torch makes contact with an animal, and it will not keep stunning while held on the same target. There is also a long delay before the same animal can be stunned again. Because the Torch depends on power, letting it run out will cause it to break and disappear.

• The Torch can be recharged at a Charging Station.
• It is especially useful for exploring at night or in the Deep Mine, where visibility is low and hostile wildlife can be easier to control.
• The stun effect is strongest as an opening interrupt rather than a sustained attack, so it works best when used to create space or get past animals safely.