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Manage Light Sources

Light sources affect visibility in fog of war. This guide covers placing and controlling lights.

Type Bright Light Dim Light
Torch 20 ft 40 ft
Lantern 30 ft 60 ft
Candle 5 ft 10 ft
  1. Open Token Setup (click the Place Tokens button on a map card)
  2. Find Light Sources in the Token Palette
  3. Click a light type (Torch, Lantern, or Candle)
  4. Click on the map to place

Placed light sources appear in the right panel under “Light Sources”:

  • Each light shows its type
  • Lit/Unlit button toggles the light
  • × button deletes the light

Click the Lit/Unlit button next to any light source in the inventory.

Right-click a light source on the map to toggle it.

  • Lit - Expands visible area for all tokens
  • Unlit - No effect on visibility
  • Lights work with PC darkvision to determine what players see
  • Torches on walls - Simulate dungeon lighting
  • Lanterns with party - Light source that moves with PCs
  • Candles on tables - Ambient lighting for atmosphere
  • Place lights at choke points for dramatic reveals
  • Toggle lights during play for effect (torch goes out!)
  • Combine with ambient light settings for atmosphere