How to equip and use a torch in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

Having a torch at hand is an absolute must when exploring the world in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, as even if we ignore how dark nighttime is, Henry must use it to avoid trouble while passing by settlements and towns after sundown.

But how exactly can you equip and use your torch? Here’s how to easily get, equip, and use a torch in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 and if there are any alternatives to it.

How to equip and use a torch in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

After getting a torch by either looting corpses or from pretty much any merchant in the game, you can equip it in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 by heading to your inventory screen and selecting it. Once the torch is equipped, you will be able to use it by holding down on your D-pad (consoles) or R (mouse + keyboard) until the torch gauge at the bottom of your screen fills up. No matter how much you use it, your torch will not go off.

As the torch will occupy one of your hands, it is not recommended to use it when in do-or-die situations. To go around that and get a higher boost in visibility at no drawback, use either a Weak Nighthawk or a Nighthawk potion. As we mentioned early on, make sure to also remember that to avoid getting into the guard’s bad side, you must have your torch equipped at all times while passing through cities at night.

How to get the recipes for the Nighthawk and Weak Nighthawk potions

The quickest way to get the Nighthawk recipe in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 can be done by purchasing it from Aranka at the Nomad’s camp. The camp will be located in the westmost portion of the Trosky region and cost 164 Groschen. She will also sell the Nighthawk potions for 36.9G if you are short on cash. After getting the recipe, you will be able to make each potion by gathering 2x Eyebright, 1x Belladonna, and 1x Chamomile. If you want to pay a little more for the same product, the Apothecary will also sell the recipe.

Now that you know how to equip and use a torch in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, I also highly recommend that you check out How to play Dice in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 for a consistent and handy amount of gold early on.