Matches

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Matches
Matches Model.png
General
Encumbrance
Moodle Icon HeavyLoad.png
0.1
Function
Fire starting
Light source
Properties
Contents
Matches
Capacity
10 units
Light distance
2 tiles
Light strength
0.4
Technical
Item ID
Base.Matches

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 source 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
Lit Candle
0 XP none Candle.png
Candle
(consumed)

Distribution

The loot distributions can be found in the table(s) below.

Containers
Building/Room Container Rolls Chance
all other 1 8
armysurplus counter 4 1
bar counter 4 1
bedroom desk 4 8
desk 4 8
closet crate 4 1
crate 4 1
conveniencestore shelves 4 1
shelves 4 2
druglab counter 4 1
drugshack counter 4 8
empty crate 4 8
gasstorage counter 4 8
crate 4 1
kitchen counter 4 8
office desk 4 8
prisoncells wardrobe 4 8

Vehicles

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

Code

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Source: ProjectZomboid\media\scripts\items.txt

Retrieved: Build 41.78.16
item Matches
	{
	    DisplayCategory = LightSource,
		Weight	=	0.1,
		Type	=	Drainable,
		UseWhileEquipped	=	FALSE,
		UseDelta    =   0.1,
		DisplayName	=	Matches,
		Icon	=	Matches,
		ConsolidateOption = ContextMenu_Merge,
		WorldStaticModel = Matches,
		Tags = StartFire,
	}

See also