Torch

The torch provides the player with light in dark places. When a new game is started, the player should spawn with the torch either in their hand, or on the ground next to them (depending on your starting class). The player should make certain to not lose it, as the sheer darkness makes navigation and combat nearly impossible.

Combat
The torch can be equipped in the player's off-hand to allow for the use of a weapon whilst maintaining light, but it can also be held in the weapon hand, and subsequently used as a weapon. This allows the player to instead use a shield. However, one of two hand slots must be sacrificed for mobile light. Should the player know combat will ensue, or if an enemy is approaching and the player is quick, they can drop the torch on the ground and it will remain lit. This offers a well lit space where the player can designate both weapon slots to combat equipment.