Deku Sticks are recurring items in the The Legend of Zelda series. The dried stems of Deku Babas, they can be wielded as simple wooden sticks. Deku Sticks are primarily used to light torches. Once lit, Deku Sticks burn up when a certain amount of time has passed; they may be saved from burning up by putting them away or switching to another item. They can also be used as weapons, although they typically break after the first hit or when struck against a wall. They may be left behind by defeated Deku Babas, found inside broken pots or purchased in stores.