Navigating the unforgiving world of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 requires careful planning, and even the smallest oversight can attract unwanted attention from the guards. Knowing how to equip and use a torch is crucial for survival. This guide will walk you through the process.
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. To activate the torch, hold down on the d-pad (consoles) or press the R key (PC).
A red shield icon next to the torch in your inventory indicates it's equipped. Remember, torch flames eventually extinguish, so carry spares! Also note that you can only equip a torch with one-handed weapons; two-handed weapons and shields are incompatible with torch use.
Why You Need a Torch
Beyond illuminating the darkness and improving visibility, carrying a torch at night is mandatory within settlements and towns. Guards will actively pursue you if seen without one, leading to interrogation and a fine (Groschen) or imprisonment. Locals might also be less cooperative if you approach them unlit.
How to Get Torches
The most reliable way to obtain torches is by purchasing them from general traders in towns or looting them from fallen enemies and chests.
That covers the essentials 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!