When lit, a torch is a suitable light source in dark areas. Typically a combustible material is wrapped around a stick or handle. It is then lit and can illuminate the area around its carrier.

While exploring the dark corners of the Temple of Shintal, your torch will reveal numerous rats. They quickly scurry off into darker areas of the temple.

The light of your torch reflects off the blue opals embedded in the statue of Shissatissk, creating a rainbow display of color around you.

Castien uses a torch as he enters into Azema's catacombs, revealing a group of Azema's servants limping toward him.

Using a torch while exploring the Hive and Dwarven mines, you will find numerous benefits of having it with you.

• Combined with red ichor, it can produce a decent explosion to:
  • Clear rubble to free trapped Insectoids.
  • Damage a reserve of blue ichor in a nearby wall.
• Combined with blue ichor, the smoke, when inhaled, offers healing a rejuvenation. It also can flare up allergies.
• Discover a hidden Insectoid tomb in the mine.
• Reveal a number of ancient statues of gods in the hidden sacred caverns.