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In the action-packed adventure game Terraria, players can increase the spawn rate of enemies and critters by placing or holding a Water Candle. The Water Candle is a furniture item that emits a low amount of light and gives nearby players the Water Candle debuff. While the effects of multiple Water Candles do not stack, it has been noted that the Water Candle stacks with the Battle Potion, as well as other items such as Calamity's Zerg Potion and Fargo's Battle Cry.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Stacking | The Water Candle stacks with the Battle Potion, Calamity's Zerg Potion, Calamity's Chaos Candle, Fargo's Battle Cry, and Journey Mode's 10x spawn rate. |
| Placed and Held Candles | The effects of placed and held Water Candles do not stack. |
| Multiple Candles | Multiple Water Candles do not stack with each other, even if one is placed and the other is held. |
| Debuff | The Water Candle causes a debuff when placed or held. The debuff icon does not display when the candle is held. |
| Spawn Rate | The Water Candle increases enemy and critter spawn rates. |
| Light | The Water Candle emits a low amount of light. |
| Space | In Space, the Water Candle's effects are more prominent, increasing the spawn rate from +33% to +167%. |
| Peace Candle | The Peace Candle decreases enemy spawn rates. When used simultaneously with the Water Candle, neither candle affects spawn rates. |
| Blood Moon | The Water Candle stacks with the Blood Moon. |
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Water Candles can be placed or held
Water Candles are furniture items in Terraria that can be placed or held to increase enemy and critter spawn rates in the area. They emit a low amount of light and can be found commonly on the shelves of the Dungeon. When placed, it gives nearby players the Water Candle debuff, which increases all enemy and critter spawn rates by 33% and increases the maximum number of simultaneous on-screen enemies by 50%. The debuff is applied to players holding or standing within a rectangular area of 169x125 or 100x84 tiles centred on a Water Candle.
To be considered "holding" the candle, the player must be currently selecting it; it is not enough for it to be in a player's inventory or Hotbar. Multiple candles will not stack with each other, even if one is placed and the other held. Water Candles can only be placed on platforms and flat furniture items like Work Benches and Tables. Placed Water Candles can be shut off by pressing the "Open/Activate" or "Interact" button on them, and will toggle when activated via wiring. Water Candles that are turned off will not activate the Water Candle debuff.
The Water Candle's effect is the opposite of the Peace Candle, which decreases enemy spawn rates. If a Peace Candle and a Water Candle are active at the same time, neither has any effect on spawn rates. However, the Water Candle's effect does stack with that of the Battle Potion, as well as Calamity's Zerg Potion, Calamity's Chaos Candle, Fargo's Battle Cry, and Journey Mode's 10x spawn rate.
In Space, the Water Candle's effects are much more prominent, increasing the effective spawn rate from +33% to +167%. This is the only situation in which the Peace Candle does not fully cancel out the Water Candle, but rather reduces its effect to a spawn rate increase of +100%. Being in Space also prevents the Peace Candle from cancelling out the Water Candle's increase of +50% to the maximum amount of simultaneous on-screen enemies.
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Water Candles increase enemy spawn rates
Water Candles are a furniture item in Terraria that can be placed or held to increase enemy and critter spawn rates in the area. They are commonly found on the shelves of dungeons, and they can also be crafted at a Crystal Ball, which is bought from the Wizard.
The Water Candle's effect is to increase the spawn rate of enemies and critters, and this effect is considered a debuff. The increased spawn rates only work while the player is under the effects of the debuff. The Water Candle's debuff effect is opposite to that of the Peace Candle, which decreases enemy spawn rates.
Water Candles can be useful for farming enemies for rare items, as the increased spawn rate provides more enemies from which to acquire drops. They can also be used to increase the spawn rate of bait critters like fireflies and worms, which is useful for players who enjoy fishing.
It is important to note that multiple Water Candles do not stack with each other. The effects of placed and held Water Candles also no longer stack. Additionally, the Peace Candle can cancel out the Water Candle's effects, except in Space, where the Water Candle's effects are more prominent.
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Water Candles emit a low amount of light
To be considered "holding" the candle, the player must be currently selecting it; it is not enough for it to be in a player's inventory or Hotbar. Multiple candles will not stack with each other, even if one is placed and the other held. Water Candles can only be placed on platforms and flat furniture items like Work Benches and Tables. Placed Water Candles can be shut off by pressing the Interact button on them, and will toggle when activated via wiring.
Water Candles that are turned off will not activate the Water Candle debuff. They cannot be turned off and do not act as mechanisms. The Water Candle's effect is the opposite of the Peace Candle, which decreases enemy spawn rates. If a Peace Candle and a Water Candle are active at the same time, neither has any effect on spawn rates. However, the Water Candle's effect stacks with that of the Battle Potion, as well as with Calamity's Zerg Potion, Calamity's Chaos Candle, Fargo's Battle Cry, and Journey Mode's 10x spawn rate.
In Space, the Water Candle's effects are much more prominent, increasing the effective spawn rate from +33% to +167%. This is the only situation in which the Peace Candle does not fully cancel out the Water Candle, but rather reduces its effect to a spawn rate increase of +100%. Being in Space also entirely prevents the Peace Candle from cancelling out the Water Candle's increase of +50% maximum amount of simultaneous on-screen enemies.
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Water Candles can be crafted at a Crystal Ball
Water Candles are furniture items that can be placed or held to increase enemy and critter spawn rates in the area. They emit a low amount of light. When placed, they give nearby players the Water Candle debuff, which increases all enemy and critter spawn rates by 33% and increases the maximum number of simultaneous on-screen enemies by 50%. The debuff is applied to players holding or standing within a rectangular area of around 170×125 tiles centred on a Water Candle. To be considered “holding” the candle, the player must be currently selecting it; it is not enough for it to be in the player's inventory or hotbar.
Water Candles can be useful for farming enemies for rare items, as the increased spawn rate provides more enemies from which to acquire drops. They can also be useful for fishing, as placing them around a town increases the spawn rate of bait critters like fireflies and worms.
The Water Candle's effect stacks with that of the Battle Potion, as well as with Calamity's Zerg Potion, Calamity's Chaos Candle, Fargo's Battle Cry, and Journey Mode's 10x spawn rate. However, the placed and held Water Candle effects do not stack.
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Water Candles can be useful for farming rare items
When placed, a Water Candle emits a low amount of light and gives nearby players the Water Candle debuff. Holding a Water Candle does not cause the debuff icon to display, but it still has the same effect. Water Candles can be crafted at a Crystal Ball, which can be purchased from the Wizard, or found on the shelves of the Dungeon.
It's important to note that the effects of multiple Water Candles do not stack with each other, even if one is placed and the other is held. Additionally, the Peace Candle will cancel out the Water Candle's effects, except in Space, where the Peace Candle only reduces the Water Candle's effect.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, the Water Candle and Battle Potion stack in Terraria.
The Water Candle is a furniture item that can be placed or held to increase enemy and critter spawn rates in the area.
The Battle Potion is a potion that can be used to increase the player's combat abilities.
