How to Light a Torch in RLCraft Step by Step

I light a torch in RLCraft by first placing an unlit torch, then using a special tool to make it bright. If you’re wondering how to light a torch in RLCraft, you’ll find that regular torches don’t work right away. You need to use flint and steel, a matchbox, or other lighting tools to ignite them. Without these, your house stays dark! 🔦

I learned that RLCraft requires real lighting tools, not just sticks and coal. Check out this table showing different lighting tools and the materials needed for each:

Lighting Tool	Material 1	Qty 1	Material 2	Qty 2	Material 3	Qty 3	Notes
Table Lamp	Ingot	1	Microchip	1	N/A	N/A	Basic lighting tool
Crystal Light	Gem	1	Microchip	1	N/A	N/A	Advanced lighting
Pendant Light	Ingot	2	Microchip	1	N/A	N/A	Higher level lighting
Sun Crystal Light	Tuft of Grass	10	Gem	1	Sun Crystal	1	Emits sunlight, consumes 10MW
Sun Table Lamp	Tuft of Grass	10	Gem	1	Sun Crystal	1	Emits sunlight, consumes 10MW
Sun Pendant Light	Tuft of Grass	10	Gem	1	Sun Crystal	1	Emits sunlight, consumes 10MW

Bar chart comparing total material cost for different lighting tools

My process for how to light a torch in RLCraft is simple: first, collect the necessary materials, craft unlit torches, then use a lighting tool like flint and steel to ignite them. Following these steps makes my world bright and safe! 😊

Materials

Sticks

I always start with sticks because they are the most basic thing I need for a torch.
I get sticks by breaking leaves or crafting them from wooden planks. Sticks are everywhere, so I never worry about running out. When I want to make unlit torches, I put sticks in the crafting table with coal or charcoal. Sticks are also good for making tools and weapons, but for lighting my house, I use them for torches. 🌲

Coal or Charcoal

I use coal or charcoal to make a torch in RLCraft.
Both work the same for crafting. I can mine coal from underground, or I can make charcoal by burning logs in a furnace. I learned that coal and charcoal last the same time as fuel and both can craft torches. There is no difference in how good they are for making torches. Some players like charcoal because it is easy to get early in the game. Others use coal when they find a lot while mining. I use whatever I have more of. Here is a quick table to show the difference:

Item	How to Get	Good For Early Game?	Can Craft Torch?
Coal	Mine underground	No	Yes
Charcoal	Burn logs in oven	Yes	Yes

I always remember, both coal and charcoal are perfect for making torches. I never worry which one I use. 🔥

Flint and Steel

I need flint and steel to light unlit torches in RLCraft.
After I craft unlit torches, I place them on the ground or wall. Then, I use flint and steel to make them bright. Flint comes from gravel, and steel is just an iron ingot. I put them together in the crafting table. Sometimes, flint and steel break after many uses, so I make extra. I like flint and steel because it is fast and easy to use. When I see my house is dark, I grab my flint and steel and light every torch. It feels like magic! ✨

Matchbox

I use a matchbox to light a torch in RLCraft when I do not have flint and steel. The matchbox is a small tool, but it is very important for me. I always keep one in my bag. When I want to light a torch, I just hold the matchbox and right-click on the unlit torch. The torch becomes bright and helps me see at night. 🌙

I make a matchbox with paper and wooden slabs. The recipe is easy. I use any kind of wooden slab. I like this because I can use oak, birch, or even jungle wood. Here is how I craft a matchbox:

Item	How to Get	Needed For Matchbox?
Paper	Craft from sugarcane	Yes
Wooden Slab	Craft from planks	Yes

Tip: I learned that the Realistic Torches mod lets me use any wood for the matchbox. This helps me a lot because I do not need to find a special tree.

I use the matchbox for more than just torches. I also need it to light a simple campfire. When I place a campfire, I must use a matchbox that is already lit. The campfire gives me heat, but not as much as a big campfire. I think this is good for early game when I am cold.

Here are some things I do with a matchbox:

Light a torch so my house is not dark.
Light a simple campfire for warmth.
Make sure I always have paper and wood to craft more matchboxes.

I notice that after the update, my lit torch lasts 8 hours in real time. Before, it was only 4 hours. Now, I do not need to light new torches so often. This makes my life easier in RLCraft. 🔥

Crystal Coal

I use crystal coal to make everlasting torches in RLCraft. This is very special for me because everlasting torches never go out. I do not need to worry about my house getting dark again. I feel safe when I use them.

To get crystal coal, I need to find crystal shards. I mine them from special ores. Then, I craft crystal coal with these shards. It is not easy to find, but I think it is worth it. Here is a simple table to show the difference between regular and everlasting torch materials:

Torch Type	Main Material	Lasts Forever?
Regular Torch	Coal/Charcoal	No
Everlasting Torch	Crystal Coal	Yes

When I craft an everlasting torch, I use a stick and crystal coal. I do not need to light it with a matchbox or flint and steel. It is already bright when I place it. I like to use everlasting torches in my main base. I do not want to run around lighting torches all the time.

Note: Everlasting torches are harder to make, but they save me time. I use regular torches when I explore caves. I use everlasting torches at home.

I always try to save my crystal coal for important places. I do not waste it on caves or outside. I want my home to be bright forever! ✨

Crafting a Torch

I craft a torch in RLCraft by making an unlit torch first, then lighting it with a tool. This is not like normal Minecraft. I need to do more steps because of the Realistic Torches mod. Let me show you how I do it.

Unlit Torch

Recipe

I always start with the recipe for an unlit torch. It is very easy. I put one stick and one coal or charcoal in the crafting table. I get four unlit torches from this recipe.

Item Needed	Where I Get It
Stick	Break leaves or wood
Coal	Mine underground
Charcoal	Burn logs in furnace

I like that I can use either coal or charcoal. Both work the same for crafting a torch.

Crafting Table

I use the crafting table for this step. Here is what I do:

Open the crafting table.
Place one stick in the bottom slot.
Put one coal or charcoal above the stick.
Take out four unlit torches.

I always remember, these torches are not bright yet. They look dark in my hand. I cannot see with them until I light them.

Everlasting Torch

Crystal Coal Recipe

Sometimes, I want a torch that never goes out. I use crystal coal for this. Crystal coal is special. I make it with crystal shards. I find these shards in caves or by mining special ores.

Here is how I craft an everlasting torch:

Get one stick.
Get one crystal coal.
Use the crafting table to put the stick and crystal coal together.
Take out one everlasting torch.

Item Needed	Where I Get It
Stick	Break leaves or wood
Crystal Coal	Craft from crystal shard

Permanent Light Source

I love everlasting torches because they stay bright forever. I do not need to light them with a matchbox or flint and steel. When I place them, they shine right away. My house stays safe and bright all the time. 🌟

Note: Simply crafting a torch is not enough in RLCraft. I must light unlit torches with a tool like a matchbox, flint and steel, or even a firestarter. If I forget, my house stays dark and monsters can come!

I learned that the Realistic Torches mod makes torches burn out after some time. Rain can also put them out. Only everlasting torches last forever. I use regular torches when I explore, but I save everlasting torches for my home.

🔥 Tip: I always keep extra lighting tools in my bag. I do not want to get stuck in the dark!

How to Light a Torch in RLCraft

I light a torch in RLCraft by placing an unlit torch and then using a tool like flint and steel or a matchbox to make it bright. This is not like normal Minecraft. I cannot just craft a torch and see light. I must do more steps. Let me show you how to light a torch in RLCraft, step by step!

Place Unlit Torch

First, I need to place the unlit torch in the world. I cannot light a torch in my inventory or in the crafting table. I must put it on the ground or on a wall.

Here is what I do:

Hold the unlit torch in my hand.
Find a spot I want to light up.
Right-click to place the unlit torch.

Now, I see the torch, but it is still dark. It does not give light yet. I must do the next step!

🕯️ Tip: I always put unlit torches in places where monsters might come. This helps me stay safe after I light them.

Light a Torch

Now, I need to make the torch bright. I use a tool for lighting the torch. I can use flint and steel or a matchbox. I cannot do this in the crafting table. I must do it in the world.

Using Flint and Steel

I like to use flint and steel because it is fast. Here is how I do it:

Hold flint and steel in my hand.
Look at the unlit torch I placed.
Right-click on the torch.

The torch becomes bright! I see light right away. Sometimes, my flint and steel breaks after many uses, so I always make a new one when it is almost gone.

🔥 Note: Flint and steel can also start fires. I am careful not to burn my house!

Using Matchbox

Sometimes, I do not have flint and steel. I use a matchbox instead. This is easy too.

Hold the matchbox in my hand.
Look at the unlit torch.
Right-click on the torch.

Now, the torch lights up! I see the room get bright. The matchbox is easy to craft, so I always keep one in my bag.

📦 Tip: I use the matchbox for lighting the torch and also for campfires. It is very useful!

Here is a table to help me remember:

Tool	How to Use	What Happens
Flint and Steel	Right-click on unlit torch	Torch lights up
Matchbox	Right-click on unlit torch	Torch lights up

I always remember, lighting the torch happens in the world, not in the crafting table. I must see the torch in front of me and use my tool.

🌟 Fun Fact: When I light a torch, it helps me see at night and keeps monsters away. I feel safe and happy!

Torch Usage

Placement

I place my torches where I need light the most. I always think about where monsters can come. I put torches near my door, in dark corners, and on the path to my mine. Sometimes, I put them on walls. Sometimes, I put them on the ground. I want to see everything at night.

Here is how I decide where to put my torches:

I look for dark places in my house.
I put one torch every few blocks in caves.
I place torches near my bed so I feel safe.
I use torches to mark my way when I explore.

🗺️ Tip: I use torches to make a path home. When I get lost, I follow my lit torches back.

Burnout Time

Torches in RLCraft do not last forever. When I light a torch, it will burn for some time. After a while, the torch will go out. I see it turn into smoldering torches. These do not give light. I need to light them again if I want to see.

Here is what I learned about torch burnout:

Regular torches burn for about 8 hours in real time.
After burning out, they become smoldering torches.
Everlasting torches never burn out. I use them in my main base.

Torch Type	Burnout Time	What Happens After?
Regular Torch	8 hours	Turns into smoldering torches
Everlasting Torch	Forever	Stays bright

⏳ Note: I always check my torches before night. I do not want to get surprised by darkness!

Rain and Extinguishing

Rain can put out my torches in RLCraft. When it rains, I see my torches go out if they are outside. They turn into smoldering torches. I do not like this because monsters can come close.

Here is what I do to stop rain from putting out my torches:

I put torches under a roof or inside my house.
I use everlasting torches outside if I have enough crystal coal.
I check my outside torches after rain and light them again.

☔ Tip: I always build a small roof over my outside torches. This keeps them safe from rain.

I learned that smoldering torches are easy to spot. They look dark and do not shine. I always carry a matchbox or flint and steel to light them again.

Troubleshooting

Torch Won’t Light

My torch won’t light in RLCraft because I am missing a step or using the wrong tool. This happens to me sometimes, and it makes me feel confused. Here is what I check when my torch stays dark:

I make sure I placed an unlit torch on the wall or ground.
I hold the right tool, like flint and steel or a matchbox.
I right-click on the unlit torch, not just near it.
I check if my tool is broken or out of uses.

🔦 Tip: If my torch still won’t light, I try breaking it and placing it again. Sometimes, this fixes the problem.

Tool Issues

If my lighting tool does not work, it might be broken or empty. I always check my tools before I go exploring. Here is what I do:

I look at the durability bar on my flint and steel. If it is almost gone, I craft a new one.
I check if my matchbox is used up. Some matchboxes can run out after many uses.
I make sure I am not using the wrong item, like a stick or a piece of coal.

Here is a table I use to remember which tools work:

Tool	Can Light Torch?	Runs Out?
Flint & Steel	Yes	Yes
Matchbox	Yes	Yes
Stick	No	No
Coal	No	No

🛠️ Note: I always keep extra tools in my bag. I do not want to get stuck in the dark!

Modpack Bugs

Sometimes, a bug in the modpack stops my torch from lighting. This does not happen often, but it can be very annoying. Here is what I do if I think it is a bug:

I restart my game. This fixes many small problems.
I check if my mods are up to date.
I ask my friends if they have the same problem.
I look for answers online or in the RLCraft Discord.

🐞 Tip: If nothing works, I report the bug to the modpack creator. I give details about what happened and what I tried.

I always remember, RLCraft is a big modpack. Sometimes, things break. I do not get upset. I try these steps and usually fix my problem. If I cannot fix it, I ask for help. I want to keep my world bright and safe!

Tips and Alternatives

Efficient Lighting

I make my lighting last longer and work better by using these tricks:

I always put torches in places where monsters can spawn. I do not waste them in bright spots.
I count how many blocks are between each torch. I put one torch every 5 or 6 blocks in a cave.
I use a roof or cover for outside torches. Rain cannot put them out if they are safe under something.
I keep extra lighting tools in my bag. I do not want to run out when it gets dark.
I use a map or mark my path with lit torches. I never get lost this way.

🕯️ Tip: I check my torches before night comes. I do not want to be surprised by darkness!

Everlasting Torches

Everlasting torches are the best for my home because they never go out. I use them in places where I stay a lot, like my house or my farm. I save my crystal coal for these special torches.

Here is a table to help me remember when to use each torch:

Place	Torch Type	Why?
Home/Base	Everlasting Torch	Never goes out, always safe
Cave/Outside	Regular Torch	Easy to craft, use and replace

✨ Note: I do not use everlasting torches everywhere. Crystal coal is hard to find. I use it only where I need light forever.

Other Light Sources

I use other things for light when I do not have torches. Sometimes, I run out of coal or my tools break. Here are some things I try:

I make a campfire. It gives light and keeps me warm.
I use glowstone if I find it in the Nether. It is very bright.
I craft lanterns. They look nice and last a long time.
I use jack o’lanterns. I make them with pumpkins and torches.
I use sunlight in the day. I build windows or open my roof.

🔥 Tip: I always try new ways to light my world. I do not only use torches. I like to mix things up!

If I follow these tips, I always have enough light. My house feels safe, and I do not worry about monsters. I love seeing my world full of lit torches and other bright things! 😄

I light a torch in RLCraft by placing an unlit torch and using a tool to make it bright. Here is what I do:

Craft unlit torches with sticks and coal.
Place the unlit torch where I want light.
Use flint and steel or a matchbox to light it up.
Try everlasting torches for light that never goes out! ✨

Do you have your own torch tricks? Please share your tips or questions in the comments! 😊

FAQ

How do I craft a matchbox in RLCraft?

I craft a matchbox with 3 paper and 3 wooden slabs.
I put them like this in the crafting table:

Paper | Paper | Paper
Slab  | Slab  | Slab

I use any wood for the slabs. 🪵

Why do my torches keep going out?

Rain or time makes my torches go out.
If it rains, outside torches stop working. Regular torches also burn out after some hours. I use everlasting torches at home so they never go out. 🌧️

Can I light a torch in my hand?

No, I cannot light a torch in my hand.
I must place the unlit torch on a wall or ground first. Then I use flint and steel or a matchbox to light it. 🖐️

What is the best tool to light torches?

I like the matchbox best.
It is easy to craft and lasts a long time. Flint and steel works too, but it can break fast. I always keep both in my bag. 🧰

Do everlasting torches need lighting?

No, everlasting torches are bright right away.
I craft them with crystal coal and a stick. When I place them, they shine. I do not need to use any tool. ✨

How do I stop rain from putting out my torches?

I build a roof over my torches.
I put torches under blocks or inside my house. Rain cannot reach them there. Sometimes, I use everlasting torches outside. ☔

Can I use other things for light?

Yes, I use campfires, lanterns, or glowstone.
If I run out of torches, I try these. Campfires give light and heat. Lanterns look nice. Glowstone is very bright. 🏮

Why can’t I light my torch sometimes?

Maybe I use the wrong tool or my tool is broken.
I check if I hold a matchbox or flint and steel. I look if my tool has uses left. If not, I craft a new one. 🔦