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

Navigating the unforgiving world of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 requires careful attention, especially at night. A seemingly minor detail like carrying a torch can significantly impact your interactions with guards and townsfolk. Here's a comprehensive guide on equipping and using torches in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.

Table of Contents

• Equipping the Torch
• Why Use a Torch?
• Obtaining Torches

Equipping the Torch in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

To equip a torch, access your inventory. First, equip a pouch. Then, select the torch and equip it. Exit the inventory. On consoles, hold down the d-pad to activate the 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 extinguish over time; keep spares handy. Note that you can only equip a torch with a one-handed weapon; two-handed weapons and shields are incompatible with torch use.

Why Use a Torch?

Beyond improved visibility in the dark, carrying a torch is mandatory in settlements and towns after nightfall. Guards will pursue and interrogate you if seen without one, demanding a bribe (Groschen) or imprisonment. Furthermore, locals may be less cooperative if you approach them unlit.

Obtaining Torches

Torches are readily available from general merchants in towns or can be looted from fallen enemies and chests.

This concludes our guide on torch usage in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. For more game tips and strategies, including optimal perk selections and romance options, explore The Escapist.