Torches are handheld sticks or shafts of wood with flammable material on one end. They can provide light in dark areas as well as often act as an improvised weapon in fictional worlds. They can be found in sconces in game dungeons or be used to explore caves or other dark places. Often in game worlds they can be crafted or purchased in towns or in shops like an outfitters or item shop.

Torches are a basic tool of survival in many medieval fantasy worlds. They are often crafted from a long, sturdy wooden pole, typically pine or oak, with one end hollowed out to hold a bundle of linen or hemp rags soaked in tallow, a fatty substance rendered from animal carcasses.

The tallow is ignited with a flint and steel. Once lit, the torch casts a flickering, smoky flame that can be used to provide light in darkness, ward off predators, or signal for help. Torches are indispensable for travelers, adventurers, and villagers alike.