diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/Torch.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/Torch.java
index 5c9ae78bd..4d3bba03c 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/Torch.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/Torch.java
@@ -21,8 +21,6 @@
 
 package com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.items;
 
-import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.Challenges;
-import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.Dungeon;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.actors.buffs.Buff;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.actors.buffs.Light;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.actors.hero.Hero;
@@ -66,12 +64,8 @@ public class Torch extends Item {
 			hero.sprite.operate( hero.pos );
 			
 			detach( hero.belongings.backpack );
-
-			if (Dungeon.isChallenged(Challenges.DARKNESS)){
-				Buff.affect(hero, Light.class, 2*Light.DURATION/3f);
-			} else {
-				Buff.affect(hero, Light.class, Light.DURATION);
-			}
+			
+			Buff.affect(hero, Light.class, Light.DURATION);
 			
 			Emitter emitter = hero.sprite.centerEmitter();
 			emitter.start( FlameParticle.FACTORY, 0.2f, 3 );