diff --git a/mods/default/torch.lua b/mods/default/torch.lua
index e94c5bd6..3c3ae965 100644
--- a/mods/default/torch.lua
+++ b/mods/default/torch.lua
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ minetest.register_node("default:torch", {
 	sunlight_propagates = true,
 	walkable = false,
 	liquids_pointable = false,
-	light_source = 13,
+	light_source = 12,
 	groups = {choppy=2, dig_immediate=3, flammable=1, attached_node=1, torch=1},
 	drop = "default:torch",
 	selection_box = {
@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ minetest.register_node("default:torch_wall", {
 	paramtype2 = "wallmounted",
 	sunlight_propagates = true,
 	walkable = false,
-	light_source = 13,
+	light_source = 12,
 	groups = {choppy=2, dig_immediate=3, flammable=1, not_in_creative_inventory=1, attached_node=1, torch=1},
 	drop = "default:torch",
 	selection_box = {
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ minetest.register_node("default:torch_ceiling", {
 	paramtype2 = "wallmounted",
 	sunlight_propagates = true,
 	walkable = false,
-	light_source = 13,
+	light_source = 12,
 	groups = {choppy=2, dig_immediate=3, flammable=1, not_in_creative_inventory=1, attached_node=1, torch=1},
 	drop = "default:torch",
 	selection_box = {
@@ -144,4 +144,3 @@ minetest.register_lbm({
 		end
 	end
 })
-