Candle (Vela)

Candle is a LightSource item that weighs 0.2 kg. Most likely found in: Fossoil, Gas-2-Go, Gigamart. Used in 2 recipes. It can be crafted.

Data taken from the game files: Project Zomboid 42.21.0 · updated on 2026-10-01

Tips

Place	Container	Chance	Loot table
Fossoil	counter	common	`StoreCounterTobacco`
Fossoil	shelves	common	`StoreCounterTobacco`
Gas-2-Go	counter	common	`StoreCounterTobacco`
Gas-2-Go	shelves	common	`StoreCounterTobacco`
Gigamart	shelves	common	`GigamartHousewares`
Zippee Market	shelves	common	`StoreCounterTobacco`
convenience store	shelves	common	`StoreCounterTobacco`
corner store	overhead cabinet	common	`StoreCounterTobacco`
corner store	shelves	common	`StoreCounterTobacco`
department store storage	metal shelves	common	`GigamartHousewares`
gas station store	counter	common	`StoreCounterTobacco`
gas station store	shelves	common	`StoreCounterTobacco`
general store	shelves	common	`GigamartHousewares`
housewares store	shelves	common	`GigamartHousewares`
kitchenware store	shelves	common	`GigamartHousewares`

And 44 more places with lower odds.

You can also find it by foraging (right-click the ground → Forage), in the category Junk.

Recipe	As	Result
Light Candle	ingredient	1× Lit Candle
Pack Items in Box	ingredient	–

Recipe	You need
Extinguish Candle	1× Lit Candle