How to Equip & Use the Torch in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

Navigating the unforgiving world of *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2* requires resourcefulness, and sometimes, a little illumination. If you're looking a bit shady, the guards will be on you in a flash. Here's how to equip and use a torch in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*.

Table of Contents

• Equipping the Torch in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*
• Why You Need a Torch
• How to Get Torches

Equipping the Torch in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*

To equip your torch, open your inventory. First, equip a pouch. Then, select your torch and equip it. Exit your inventory. On consoles, hold down the d-pad to light your torch. PC players should press the R key.

A red shield icon next to the torch in your inventory confirms it's equipped. Remember, torch flames eventually extinguish, so keep spares handy. Also note that while you can wield a torch and a weapon simultaneously, it only works with one-handed weapons. Two-handed weapons and shields are incompatible with torch use.

Why You Need a Torch

Beyond improved visibility in the dark, carrying a torch is essential. Wandering through towns and settlements at night without one is strictly forbidden. Guards will apprehend you, demanding a bribe or imprisonment. Furthermore, locals may be less cooperative if you approach them unlit.

How to Get Torches

The easiest way to acquire torches is by purchasing them from general traders in towns or by looting corpses and chests.

That covers the basics of torch usage in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For more game tips and guides, including optimal perk selections and romance options, check out The Escapist.