The flashlight is an accessory in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games. It is worn on the head by all stalkers and illuminates a small area, giving workable light in the midst of darkness. It can be toggled on/off by using the 'L' key (default, can be configured).
The flashlight is available on all armors and invaluable in night time operations, though it does reveal the location of the wearer. The flashlight has unlimited battery and cannot be broken. One downside is that NPCs will spot the player more easily if they have their flashlight in use, making night vision better if avoiding detection is preferable.
In addition of the player, NPCs will equip flashlights at night between 10PM and 6AM, and in underground levels. They automatically turn their flashlights off during combat.
Trivia
- The original name for the flashlight was "torch", the British English name for the flashlight.
- The flashlight is more specifically a headlamp.
- The flashlights don't show up on the models of NPCs until they start being used, whereupon they pop up instantly.