Water Candles are primarily used to increase enemy and critter spawn rates in a specific area, making them highly valuable for farming resources, obtaining rare drops, or gathering specific enemies. They also emit a low amount of light, serving a secondary purpose as a light source.
Ways to Utilize Water Candles
You can use a Water Candle in two main ways to achieve its effect of boosting spawn rates:
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Placing the Water Candle:
- When a Water Candle is placed as a furniture item in the game world, it actively increases the spawn rate of enemies and critters within its vicinity.
- Placing it will cause nearby players to receive a visual indication known as the "Water Candle debuff" icon. This debuff confirms that the candle's effect is active in the area.
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Holding the Water Candle:
- Alternatively, you can simply hold the Water Candle in your character's hand to activate its spawn rate increasing effect.
- While holding the candle, the "Water Candle debuff" icon will not display on your screen. However, it's crucial to understand that the effect on spawn rates is identical to that of a placed Water Candle.
Practical Applications and Effects
The core utility of the Water Candle lies in its ability to manipulate the game's spawn mechanics. Here's a summary of its key effects:
- Increased Spawn Rates: This is the primary function, leading to more enemies and critters appearing, which is beneficial for:
- Resource Farming: Efficiently collecting specific drops from monsters.
- XP/Coin Grinding: Accelerating the accumulation of experience or in-game currency.
- Specific Event Triggers: Potentially speeding up the appearance of certain events or bosses that rely on enemy spawns.
- Light Emission: Provides a subtle light source, useful for dimly lit areas or complementing other light sources during farming sessions.
- "Water Candle Debuff": This signifies the active spawn rate increase when the candle is placed. While holding, the effect is present without the visual debuff.
By understanding these two methods of use and their identical effects, players can strategically deploy Water Candles to optimize their gameplay, whether for combat, resource gathering, or exploration.
