flashlight in Alan wake 2 is not only a means of illumination, but also a unique weapon that uses batteries as ammunition. It is necessary to confront opponents shrouded in darkness. By dispelling the darkness with a flashlight, Alan and Saga gain a tactical advantage against the monster, making the flashlight a key element of the local combat system.
In the guide we will tell you where to get a flashlight in Alan Wake 2 in the company of Saga and Alan, how to use and modify it.
Where to find a flashlight in Alan Wake 2
In Saga and Alan's stories, the flashlight is in different places. Let's look in more detail at what stages and where exactly you can get it.
For Saga
In the case of Saga, the flashlight cannot be missed: it is in your pocket from the beginning of the game. Be patient: the first battle scene awaits the saga about an hour into the game.
For Alan
Alan will find the flashlight along with the revolver almost at the beginning of the episode called "Initiation 2", in the Dark Abode, after he gets out of the television studio. After what events Alan will receive a flashlight:
- Taking to the streets of the city, he meets Alex Casey for the first time.
- After the cutscene with Alex, a story scene will begin, where you need to go deep into the alley and examine the corpse, near which lies a flashlight with revolver.
In fact, the flashlight in Alan Wake 2 is most likely impossible to miss, even if you try really hard. Once you receive it, you will unlock the achievement “Find the light"[Find the Light].
Additional location with a flashlight
There is another place where Alan can get a flashlight, and it is in the chapter "Return 4: No Chance". At the very beginning of the chapter, right after Alan leaves the building on the street, a flashlight and double-barreled shotgun can be raised from the body of a dead cultist.
How to use a flashlight in Alan Wake 2
In the game, the flashlight is used not only as a means of illumination, but also as a weapon to dispel the restless shadows around the enemy, enhancing it. To use a flashlight in battle while aiming:
- On PC click middle mouse button.
- On Playstation 5, click "circle«.
- On your Xbox console, press B.
Combat use of a lantern in Alan Wake 2 wastes battery charge. A revolver works best in tandem with a flashlight. When the latter highlights the enemy's critical point, removing his dark armor, use the revolver to fire to deal damage.
How to power up your flashlight in Alan Wake 2
Look for flashlight batteries in Alan Wake 2, which are the equivalent of ammo for combat mode: this is necessary to fight off most of the game's enemies. Saga and Alan find charges in the following places:
- Alan will find batteries in lunch boxes and various storage areas, and will also pick them up from corpses.
- Saga will find charges in lunch boxes, various drawers and other interactive storage areas.
Also, to enhance the charges for the flashlight in Alan Wake 2, a system was invented Words of power. Alan will receive them by solving various puzzles in the game world (they are collected only in his chapters). Words that modify the properties of a flashlight are given a separate category “Words of Light”. With their help you can restore health, stun enemies, and so on.
Saga, in turn, can improve the flashlight with charms on the bracelet. To do this it is necessary to decide all dolls. Some of the received pendants can increase the number of charges, increase the level of stun with a flashlight, and increase the recovery time of opponents’ shields.
We hope that the guide helped you understand the mechanics of the flashlight in Alan Wake 2. Write to comments, what do you think about the weapons in the game? Read other guides and guides on Alan wake 2 in the relevant section of our website.
