Candle

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Candle

General

Category

Light Source

Encumbrance

0.2

Function

Light source

Properties

Capacity

333 units

Light strength

0.6

Technical

Tags

StartFire

Item ID

Base.Candle
Base.CandleLit

A lit candle is a drainable illumination item.

Usage

The candle itself does not do anything. However, if the candle is lit, it will become a light source for the player. It can also then be used to light a campfire.

When equipped, a lit candle projects a ring of light around the player stronger than that of a lighter, but weaker than a flashlight. It has a limited usable time, which once drained, will be destroyed.

The lit candle can be put out, extinguishing the light source and reverting it to a candle, where it must be relit.

Crafting

Product	XP gained	Skill(s)	Recipe	Ingredient 1	Ingredient 2
Lit Candle	0 XP	none		Candle (consumed)	One of: Lighter Matches

Distribution

Candles can be found in wardrobes, counters and gift stores.

Code

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Candle
Source: ProjectZomboid\media\scripts\items.txt

Retrieved: Build 40.43

item Candle
    {
        Weight      = 0.2,
        Type        = Normal,
        DisplayName = Candle,
        Icon        = Candle,
    }

Source: ProjectZomboid\media\scripts\items.txt

Retrieved: Build 40.43

item CandleLit
    {
        LightDistance       = 3,
        Weight              = 0.2,
        Type                = Drainable,
        TorchCone           = FALSE,
        UseDelta            = 0.003,
        LightStrength       = 0.6,
        DisplayName         = Lit Candle,
        ActivatedItem       = TRUE,
        Icon                = CandleLit,
        cantBeConsolided    = TRUE,
    }

See also

• Lighter