Torchfire
Based on game build 714014 | Last updated: 2026-03-07
Overview
torchfire is a client-side prefab component that generates and manages the visual particle effects (smoke and flame) for a torch. It is instantiated via MakeTorchFire() from torchfire_common.lua and attaches a VFXEffect to its entity, configuring emitters for smoke and fire with specific textures, envelopes, and emission rates. The component is strictly for visual rendering — it does not run on dedicated servers and exits early if TheNet:IsDedicated() returns true.
Usage example
This prefab is used internally by the game and typically not added manually by modders. It is included as part of torch-related prefabs (e.g., torch, firepit) via MakeTorchFire().
-- Example internal usage (as seen in torchfire.lua itself)
local MakeTorchFire = require("prefabs/torchfire_common")
return MakeTorchFire("torchfire", assets, nil, common_postinit, master_postinit)
Dependencies & tags
Components used: None directly accessed via inst.components.X. It uses inst.entity:AddVFXEffect() and EmitterManager.
Tags: None added, removed, or checked.
Properties
| Property | Type | Default Value | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
fx_offset | number | -110 (in master_postinit) | Vertical offset applied to the fire's visual position; used for alignment with the torch entity's attachment point. |
Main functions
This file does not define any public methods. All logic is encapsulated in internal functions (emit_smoke_fn, emit_fire_fn, InitEnvelope, common_postinit, master_postinit) called during prefab initialization via MakeTorchFire().
Events & listeners
None. This component does not register or push any events.