Matches

Matches
Matches
General
Category	Item
Weight	0.1
Function	Fire starting; Light source
Capacity	10 units
Contents	Matches
Light distance	2 tiles
Light strength	0.4
Technical details
Base ID	Base.Matches

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Matches are a drainable item that can be used up to 10 times.

Usage

Matches can be used to light candles, cigarettes, campfires, or antique ovens, burn corpses, or as a light source. Corpses can be burnt if matches are in the primary slot and a gas can is in the secondary slot.

Light source

The light provided by matches is the worst of any light source and will function similarly to that of the lighter, forming a ring of light around the player, but at a reduced radius. If another light souce isn't in the player's inventory, pressing the 'F' key (default) will equip matches and light one. Once equipped, pressing 'F' will light and extinguish them.

Crafting

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

Item distribution

Matches can be found in many counters and on vehicle glove boxes and seats. They are also carried by zombies sometimes.

Buildings

Building/Room	Container	Rolls	Chance
All	Counter	1	4
	Side Table	1	3
	Office Drawers	1	2
	Other	1	1
Kitchen	Counter	2	5

Vehicles

Profession	Container	Rolls	Chance
All	Glove Box	1	5
All	Seat	1	1

Code

From items.txt (Project Zomboid directory/media/scripts/)

Retrieved
Version 39.67.5

	item Matches
		Weight			= 0.1,
		Type			= Drainable,
		UseWhileEquipped	= FALSE,
		UseDelta		= 0.1,
		DisplayName		= Matches,
		Icon			= Matches,
		cantBeConsolided	= TRUE,

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Matches

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