Burning Glass isn’t just for lighting candles in Blue Prince. Here’s how to craft it and all the other ways you can use it
Blue Prince is packed with secrets and hidden passages waiting to be uncovered. The Burning Glass is definitely something that’ll help you out on every run.

Blue Prince has been the talk of the week. This indie first-person puzzle game dropped with a wave of positive reviews right from the start, and you can play it pretty much anywhere – including Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus. Sure, luck plays a big role thanks to the RNG elements, but it’s one of those games that’s hard to put down once you start. There are some unique items that can help you uncover hidden secrets and open up new rooms. So, let’s check out what the Burning Glass in Blue Prince can do and how you can get your hands on it.
How to get Burning Glass in Blue Prince
Check out our other Blue Prince guides on how to reach the Study Room, the safe codes for the Office and Boudoir, how to solve the VAC Indicator puzzle, or figure out the Trading Post puzzle.
You can only craft the Burning Glass in the Workshop by combining:
- Metal Detector
- Magnifying Glass
The Burning Glass in Blue Prince has various uses, so if you can, it’s definitely something you’ll want to have with you on every run.
Where to use Burning Glass in Blue Prince
You can use the Burning Glass in Blue Prince to:
- Light the candles in the Basement.
- Light the candles in the Chapel.
- Light the candles in the Underground (accessible after draining the Fountain).
- Melt the ice in the Freezer.
- Set off the dynamite in the Trading Post.
- Light Torches in the Tunnel outside the Manor (The Grounds).