Light
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Ceiling light. Works on grid power or a generator; each light adds only a tiny load to the generator.
Variants
| Variant | Tier | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | — | — |
About the light
A ceiling light provides illumination inside your base and is powered through a connected generator once the regional power grid shuts off. Beyond visibility, working lights make a base feel livable and ease nighttime tasks, but they consume generator fuel and can draw attention. They are a quality-of-life and morale-oriented fixture rather than a defensive structure.
Placement & defense tips
- ▸Place lights in rooms you actively use after dark, such as the kitchen, crafting area, and sleeping quarters; each light adds only a tiny generator load, so the better reason to skip the rest is keeping lit windows to a minimum.
- ▸Avoid lighting rooms with windows that face open ground at night, since glowing windows can make your base more conspicuous.
- ▸Cluster powered fixtures near the generator's connected area so a single generator covers your most-used spaces efficiently.
- ▸Keep at least one well-lit interior workspace for reading, crafting, and first aid, where good light reduces fumbling at night.
Choosing a variant
- ▸The standard ceiling light is the common interior fixture; its value comes entirely from being wired into a running generator after the grid fails.
- ▸Since the light itself is cosmetic until powered, prioritize securing a generator and fuel over installing many fixtures.
- ▸Lights are one of the smallest generator loads (a single fridge draws dozens of times as much), so fridges and freezers, not lights, decide how long your gas lasts.
Common mistakes
- ✕Expecting lights to work after the power shutoff without a connected, fueled generator.
- ✕Worrying about light fuel costs while ignoring the real drains; fridges, freezers and stoves each use far more generator fuel than a whole room of lights.
- ✕Leaving lights on near street-facing windows at night, which can make the base stand out in the dark.
Frequently asked
Why don't my lights turn on?
After the in-game power grid shuts off, lights only work if you have a generator connected to that part of the building and it is fueled and running.
Do lights attract zombies?
Lights themselves are quiet, but the generator powering them is noisy and lit windows can be noticed, so the overall setup can draw attention.
Are lights worth the generator fuel?
Yes. Lights add only a tiny load compared with fridges or stoves, so fuel isn't a strong reason to skip them; the better reason to keep some rooms dark is not advertising lit windows at night.