Illumination is still very dim since the update increasing light brightness, and like all lights it doesn't reach/illuminate very far from its source.
Increasing the intensity and radius would make the spell more useful, even worth having. Currently it's just something to take up an enchantment slot to increase tool level, and since it doesn't follow you is less useful than even a basic/crude torch. Illumination requires constantly re-casting to move it along, which eats up tool durability, whereas a torch is held and keeps the area around you lit and is much cheaper to repair for how much use it gets.
An additional use for Illumination would be as an actual light source to provide the "Well Lit" bonus, giving players another reason to have a tool with it; "Well Lit" should also be applied from player-held light sources like the torch or various lamps, since they do provide sufficient lighting to wherever you are.
Category Tags | Crafting, Visual/Art |
Mode | Both Online & Offline |
Sentiment | Feature Request |