How many torches do I need for a tomb

[DESTARD]

Where is the best place to buy torches since materials are scattered.
I had one torch and it burned out in the southern tomb so reloaded.

[zaphod]

Min. 5 basic torches (better little more). I think he sells them in the Tiltren in front of the tomb. In the later game, the tombs are slightly larger than in Tiltren (but not by much).

[Blud]

Lots, 5 wasn't near enough for me. Additionally, I equip at least 4 of my toons that are dual welding in their off hand.

[Stardustfire]

at least 2 torches to offhand equip some of you mercs (for 12 fighters) , so you can see something during the fights, around 8 in stock to be on a halfway save side, depends not at least how good you are finding all in each room at the first try. but they lessend the burden alot, because now not only your last step costs only 1 light but all steps back into areas you already visited.

[S.L.O.]

I keep minimum of 10 on me all the time.
Of course I run half of my troops with torches in the "off hand" of the daggers.

[ShadowBastard69]

"how many torches"

All of them.

[Nasarog]

Lots and Lots. Oh LOTS AND LOTS.

Why? Because if you run out... OH BOY, you gonna feel it afterwards. I mean, it does make sense, but yea, it's rough!

[Robin of Spiritwood]

20 is usually plenty.

[Shogun Sho'nuff]

I concur that 5 is a good number. BUT, you have to be careful in combat since you need torches to illuminate the tomb denizens. The fights are much tougher without light.

Running out of light injures everyone in the party. Found that out the hard way.

[Neyreyan_Youtube]

10 at least, sometimes you can't find something or the tomb has a particular mechanic

[Doom_Cookies]

Aside from Tiltren's, which is very short, I don't go into a tomb with any less than 10 torches, more if I intend to actually use them for damage. Some longer tombs like Drombach's and Ludern's I make sure I like to have 15 for.

For example, I just entered the final room of Ludern's tomb as I type this, and while I entered with a whopping 15 torches, I only have 4 left. And I still need one for the trek back out. I didn't give a torch to the NPC inside, but if I did, I'd only have 2 torches left by the time I leave, out of my 15 initial. Only roughly one torch was wasted backtracking to find the color shapes that I missed.

[DESTARD]

Cool Thanks I forgot about the guy selling them outiside =)
Not sure how many he has in stock next time I load up the game.

[zaphod]

Originally posted by DESTARD:

Cool Thanks I forgot about the guy selling them outiside =)
Not sure how many he has in stock next time I load up the game.

there will be around 10 of them. if you have money and space, take them all (you will use this). before entering the tomb, give everyone (except two-handed) one in the offhand.

[funkmonster7]

Honestly? Bring 50. Bring 100. Just craft them, they're free XP for your tinkerer.

[Solstius]

Craft em all until you run outta resources. Whatever you got left, save em for the next Region. If you've done all the Tombs and still have em left, use em until you can give your Rangers an appropriate Side Arm.