imported>EthanAlvaree: /* Types of light source */ Emerald Lantern seems to be Lvl 3 brightness now.

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Types of light source: Emerald Lantern seems to be Lvl 3 brightness now.

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'''Light sources''' are used by players via the [[Firemaking]] skill, in order to illuminate their way through dark caves and [[dungeons]]. Without them, some dungeons are pitch black and visibility is zero. The access to some dungeons is prohibited without a light source in hand. If a player attempts to extinguish a light source in an area where they need it (with the "extinguish" option), the game will not let them.

==Consequences==
The absence of a light source while in a dark area triggers the following message: ''You hear tiny insects skittering over the ground...''

A few seconds later, another message appears, which says: ''Tiny biting insects swarm all over you!''

The player will then start to get multiple hits of 10 life points or below very quickly until he/she [[death|dies]] or relights their lamp. No [[Magic]], [[item]] or Protection prayer can negate the damage. However certain Emotes, such as [[Give Thanks]], though unable to block the attacks, can temporarily slow their infliction. Once out of the movement phase of the emotes, you will get hit for the damage that you have missed while in the movements.

Players cannot attack without a light source in dark areas.

===Explosion of gas===
Oil lamps, candle lanterns, torches and candles can provoke an explosion in the [[Lumbridge Swamp Caves]], which extinguishes the lamp and causes up to 160 life points of damage.

===Giant Mole===

Sometimes, the [[Giant Mole]] will retreat by digging through the ground. If you stand near him while he's retreating, the mud from the ground will extinguish your light source, but not covered light sources like a bullseye lantern or a Seer's headband.

==Dark dungeons==
The following locations require light sources:
*A [[Genie (Spirits of the Elid)|genie's]] cave west of [[Nardah]]
*[[Dorgesh-Kaan South Dungeon]]
*[[Falador Mole Lair]]
*[[Lumbridge Swamp Caves]]
*[[Mos Le'Harmless Caves]]
*[[Skavid Caves]]
*[[Sophanem Dungeon]]
*[[Temple of Ikov (dungeon)|Temple of Ikov]], room downstairs

==Types of light source==
Apart from the [[bullseye lantern]] and all versions of the [[Seer's headband]]s, light sources can go out on their own. For instance, a [[candle]] could be doused by a minor gust of cave wind. Moreover, the exposed flame could provoke an explosion of gas. Therefore one should consider the [[candle lantern]] as the worst of the lanterns and should try to acquire an oil version.

Falling into the water also extinguishes the light, if one attempts but fails an [[Agility shortcut]], such as the one in the Lumbridge Swamp Caves. The lens of the [[bullseye lantern]] '''may''' shatter, and the light '''may''' be extinguished, by a fall. If the lens is shattered, the candle cannot be relit, and "tiny insects" will begin to appear.

Light source items all need a [[tinderbox]] to be lit, with the exception of torches which can also be lit with [[dry sticks]]. Most lit light sources cannot be traded unless they are extinguished.

Members can light lanterns to see in dimly lit underground dungeons. However, certain [[Firemaking]] levels are needed to light different kinds of lanterns. No experience is received when lighting a lantern. Some lanterns require glass, which can be made by using the [[Crafting]] skill.

There are three levels of brightness (1 being the lowest and 3 the highest) and the brightness does stack to add up to 3. Therefore, three [[torch]]es are equivalent in light to one [[bullseye lantern]].

{|class="wikitable"
!Name
!Level to light
!Brightness
!Notes
|-
|[[File:Torch.png|Torch]] [[Torch]]
|1
|1
|Players can purchase torches in [[Dorgesh-Kaan]], [[Keldagrim]], [[Shilo Village]], [[Tai Bwo Wannai|Tai Bwo Wannai village]] and [[Yanille]]. Interestingly, torches can be lit in the chamber filled with water in the [[Haunted Mine]] by rubbing [[dry sticks]] together and using them on the [[unlit torch]].
|-
|[[File:Candle.png|Candle]] [[Candle]]
|1
|1
|Players can purchase candles at [[Catherby]]'s [[candle shop]]. One can also be purchased just outside of the [[Lumbridge Swamp Caves]] from the [[candle seller]], but it will cost 1,000 coins and if taken into certain chambers it will set off an explosion.
|-
|[[File:Black Candle.png|Black candle]] [[Black candle]]
|1
|1
|Used during the [[Merlin's Crystal]] quest. It can be purchased from the [[Catherby]] [[candle shop]] afterwards.
|-
|[[File:Candle lantern.png|Candle lantern]] [[Candle lantern]]
|4
|1
|Players can craft candle lanterns or buy them from other players.
|-
|[[File:Candle lantern (black).png|Black candle lantern]] [[Black candle lantern]]
|4
|1
|Made by using a black candle on a candle lantern, no additional affect.
|-
|[[File:Lit oil lamp.png|Oil lamp]] [[Oil lamp]]
|12
|2
|Can be crafted by players, or bought from other players.
|-
|[[File:Oil lantern.png|Oil lantern]] [[Oil lantern]]
|26
|2
|Players can learn how to craft oil lanterns by talking to the candle seller at the [[Lumbridge Swamp]]. When the lantern is lit, the fire will eventually go out.
|-
|[[File:Bullseye lantern.png]] [[Bullseye lantern]]
|49
|3
|Players can craft bullseye lanterns or buy them from other players.
|-
|[[File:Sapphire lantern.png|Sapphire lantern]] [[Sapphire lantern]]
|49
|2
|This lantern is created by taking a bullseye lantern and using a cut [[sapphire]] on it. It is mainly used for the [[Tears of Guthix]] and [[While Guthix Sleeps]] quests.
|-
|[[File:Emerald lantern.png]] [[Emerald lantern]]
|49
|3
|This lantern is used during the [[Lunar Diplomacy]] quest.
|-
|[[File:Lit mining helm.png|Mining helmet]] [[Mining helmet]]
|65
|2
|Mining helmets are dropped by level 11 [[cave goblin miner]]s in the [[Lumbridge Swamp Cave]]. Players can also give a [[Brooch (The Lost Tribe)|brooch]] to [[Mistag]] to obtain one. (Only works the first time.) The helmets are worn on a player's head. Once they are lit, they will not go out on their own, except in the water-filled chamber in the [[Haunted Mine]] [[quest]] and in the [[Sophanem Dungeon]] during the [[Contact!]] quest.
|-
|[[File:Seer's headband 1.png]] [[Seer's headband 1]]
|''Always lit''
|1
|Reward from the easy [[Seers' Village Tasks]], can be used as light source, is always lit, and does not require a [[tinderbox]]. Oddly, cannot be used to replace [[glowing fungus]] in the [[Haunted Mine]].
|-
|[[File:Seer's headband 2.png]] [[Seer's headband 2]]
|''Always lit''
|2
|Reward from the medium [[Seers' Village Tasks]], can be used as light source, is always lit, and does not require a [[tinderbox]]. Oddly, cannot be used to replace [[glowing fungus]] in the [[Haunted Mine]].
|-
|[[File:Seers 3.png]] [[Seer's headband 3]]
|''Always lit''
|3
|Reward from the hard [[Seers' Village Tasks]], can be used as light source, is always lit, and does not require a [[tinderbox]]. Oddly, cannot be used to replace [[glowing fungus]] in the [[Haunted Mine]].
|-
|[[File:Seer's headband 4.png]] [[Seer's headband 4]]
|''Always lit''
|3
|Reward from the elite [[Seers' Village Tasks]], can be used as light source, is always lit, and does not require a [[tinderbox]]. Oddly, cannot be used to replace [[glowing fungus]] in the [[Haunted Mine]].
|-
|[[File:Bronze torch.png]] [[Bronze torch]]
|''Always lit''
|Unknown
|Reward from the the [[Gielinor Games]].
|-
|[[File:Silver torch.png]] [[Silver torch]]
|''Always lit''
|Unknown
|Reward from the the [[Gielinor Games]].
|-
|[[File:Gold torch.png]] [[Gold torch]]
|''Always lit''
|Unknown
|Reward from the the [[Gielinor Games]].
|}

==Filling sources==
One may acquire the empty or the filled version of the [[oil lamp]], [[oil lantern]] and [[bullseye lantern]]. In order to fill them, one has to distill [[swamp tar]] in the chemist's in [[Rimmington]] or at the lamp stall in [[Dorgesh-Kaan]].

==Shops==
* Torches can be purchased in cities such as [[Dorgesh-Kaan]], [[Keldagrim]], [[Shilo Village]], [[Tai Bwo Wannai]], [[Yanille]], the [[Grand Exchange]] and by trading with other players.
* The [[Candle Seller]] standing near the entrance of the [[Lumbridge Swamp Caves]] sells [[candles]] for 1000 coins.
* There is a [[candle shop]] in [[Catherby]] where players may purchase white or black candles, for 1 coin each.
* [[Miltog]]'s lamp shop has [[torch]]es, [[mining helmet]]s and [[tinderbox]]es in its main stock and other light sources in its player stock.
* Players can steal candles from the north-east table in the Saradomin church on [[Entrana]]. Failing deals 30 life points of damage and produces the message ''"A higher power smites you."''

==Other kinds of light==
* Despite being a lantern, the [[bug lantern]] item cannot be used as a light source. It is used in the [[Slayer]] skill giving the ability to kill [[Harpie Bug Swarm]]s. It requires 33 [[Slayer]] to wield.
* The city of [[Dorgesh-Kaan]] is kept alight by hundreds of magical lamps. As these lamps often break, one needs to repair them with the help of [[light orb]]s. This is one way to gain some [[Firemaking]] experience.

==Trivia==
*Although combining multiple level one or two light sources can increase their collective brightness, a total brightness level above 3 makes no difference.
*Dungeons that require these are the only locations where you are able to adjust the lighting without changing graphics options, making it a possible tool for videomaking.
*If you find yourself in a dungeon without a light source or a teleport (home teleport does not work when being attacked by bugs), you have a grace period of roughly 10 seconds to get to an area where a light source is not required.
[[Category:Firemaking]]

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imported>EthanAlvaree: /* Types of light source */ Emerald Lantern seems to be Lvl 3 brightness now.