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Kresnik's Torch

Last updated 2026-09-08

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Kresnik's Torch is an exploration mechanic and lore concept in Snezhnaya. It is an artificial heat source fueled by Kresnik Kristall that can prevent damage from Snezhnaya's cold climate.

Small "civilian model" Kresnik's Torches[1] can be found scattered across Snezhnaya. When active, they will periodically generate Kresnik Energy Kresnik Energy for the Eye of Graeae.

Gameplay Notes

  • Mini Kresnik's Torches will generate 3 orbs providing Kresnik Energy Kresnik Energy ×20 each every ~10s. These orbs will be automatically absorbed by the player within a certain range.
    • Some Mini Kresnik's Torches will additionally generate pickup orbs, which spawn nearby and must be touched to collect. These provide Kresnik Energy Kresnik Energy ×20 each with separate cooldowns of ~10s.
  • Activating a Mini Kresnik's Torch costs Kresnik Energy Kresnik Energy ×10.
  • Medium-sized Kresnik Torches will only generate pickup orbs. These provide Kresnik Energy Kresnik Energy ×20 each with separate cooldowns of ~10s.
    • Medium-sized torches are less common than mini torches, and some will not generate any orbs. These appear to be decorative and are comparable in size to wood-burning stoves for the average home.
  • Some areas of Snezhnaya, such as major cities, contain one or more large Kresnik Torches. These serve to maintain a Normal Temperature Zone within a certain range.

Tutorial

Mini Kresnik's Torch
Tutorial Mini Kresnik's Torch
A mini Kresnik's Torch that can provide warmth for a small area for a short time. Using it will also generate Kresnik Energy orbs.
When it runs low on fuel, its effective range will significantly shrink, and it will no longer produce Kresnik Energy orbs. At this time, an energy injection from the Eye of Graeae can restore it to its normal state.
A mini Kresnik's Torch that has completely stopped working cannot be reactivated or restarted.

Descriptions

During the Belyi Tsar's time, the king of the snowland realm, once having accepted humans, built these torches to help humanity survive in the cruel snowy realm.

Loading Screen, Kresnik's Torch

Lore

Kresnik's Torch is a type of furnace that generates heat by burning Kresnik Kristall.[2] It was created by the Belyi Tsar to help humans survive in the freezing climate of Snezhnaya.[3] Every city in Snezhnaya is built around a Kresnik Torch,[4] which protects it from snowstorms.[5]

Snezhnaya's most important Kresnik Torch is located in Kresnik's Burning Heart within Snezhnograd. It was constructed almost immediately after the Belyi Tsar completed his experiments in the Pale Crown Palace.[2]

The government organization responsible for overseeing and maintaining the Kresnik's Torches and Kresnik Kristall is the Royal Energy Commission of Snezhnaya.[6]

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Other Languages

LanguageOfficial NameLiteral Meaning
EnglishKresnik's Torch
Chinese
(Simplified)
克什尼克之炬
Kèshíníkè zhī Jù
Kresnik's Torch
Chinese
(Traditional)
克什尼克之炬
Kèshíníkè zhī Jù
Japaneseクルースニクの炉
Kuruusuniku no Ro
Kresnik's Hearth
Korean크레스니크의 횃불
Keureseunikeu-ui Hwaetbul
Kresnik's Torch
SpanishAntorcha Kresnik
FrenchTorche de KresnikKresnik's Torch
RussianФакел Крестника
Fakel Krestnika
Thaiคบเพลิง Kresnik
VietnameseĐuốc Kresnik
GermanKresniks FackelKresnik's Torch
IndonesianObor Kresnik
PortugueseTocha de Kresnik
TurkishKresnik'in Meşalesi
ItalianFiaccole di Kresnik

Change History

Introduced in Version "Luna I" • Released in Version 7.0

References

  1. Archon Quest, Chapter VII, Act I - Everwinter Without Mercy, Part 1: Into the Wind, Into the Frigid North
  2. 2.0 2.1 NPC Dialogue: Yelagina
  3. Loading Screen Tip: Kresnik's Torch
  4. Archon Quest, Song of the Welkin Moon, Act VIII - True Moon, Part 3: Welkin Moon's Homecoming
    Columbina: In fact, it is home to quite a wondrous heat source... I think they call it "Kresnik's Torch." Every city in Snezhnaya is built around one of those.
  5. NPC Dialogue: Gorchakova
  6. Loading Screen Tip: Royal Energy Commission of Snezhnaya

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