Candlelight (Skyrim)

Candlelight is a Novice-level Alteration spell in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. When cast, a hovering orb of light follows the player, staying luminous for 60 seconds. It uses a small proportion of the player's magicka and need only be used once every sixty seconds to keep lighting. When dual cast, the duration of the spell will be increased to around two minutes and ten seconds.

Candlelight can be very effective in dark dungeons instead of using a torch and so keeps that arm free to hold another item such as another weapon or shield. However, the drawback is that there is no way to cancel the effect of the spell other than just plain waiting until the spell duration is over. The lighting effect makes the player a lot more detectable, so use carefully when there's a need to be discreet.