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Lantern

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Lantern
The Lantern from Twilight Princess
The Lantern from Twilight Princess
First appearance A Link to the Past (1992)
Appearances A Link to the Past
Four Swords Adventures
The Minish Cap
Twilight Princess
Found (A Link to the Past)
Link's House
(Four Swords Adventures)
various item pedestals
(The Minish Cap)
Temple of Droplets
(Twilight Princess)
Faron Province
Use Lighting fires
Providing light

The Lantern, also known as the Lamp, is a recurring item in the Legend of Zelda series. This item typically serves the purpose of illuminating dark areas and lighting unlit Torches at the expense of steady consumption of its energy source until it is completely depleted, whereby the lantern ceases to work. In games where the lantern is not featured, Fire Arrows, Din's Fire, the Fire Rod, or Ember Seeds replace its use.

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[edit] Appearances

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[edit] The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

The Lamp is potentially the first item Link can receive. It can be found inside a chest inside his house. However, should he fail to collect the Lamp from the chest in his house, it can be found inside Hyrule Castle in a few different locations. After her rescue from captivity, Princess Zelda does not allow Link to enter the Secret Passage without having a lamp. The lamp is powered by the Magic Meter when used in the overworld, though it automatically lights up in dark areas without the use of magic. While useless for attacking, the Lamp is invaluable when it comes to lighting torches.

Unlike its previous version, the fire produced by the Lamp from the GBA remake of A Link to the Past can actually be used to attack with, as well as burning bushes.

[edit] The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures

The Lantern can be found on various item pedestals. It is primarily used to shed light on dark surroundings, making navigation much easier. The Lantern can also be used to light torches and burn bushes and tree stumps. Force Gems will appear after the bushes and tree stumps are burnt. It is the only item in the game that cannot be upgraded to Level 2 by a Great Fairy

[edit] The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap

Main article: Flame Lantern

The Flame Lantern is the main item in the fourth dungeon, the Temple of Droplets. It is found after defeating the Big Blue ChuChu and can be used to light torches and melt ice. It can be used without using any sort of fuel or energy.

[edit] The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

The Lantern is given to Link by Coro as a gift to Link when they first meet. Coro thinks if he gives customers a free lantern, they would always come back for more oil. This Lantern is fueled by Lantern Oil, which can be purchased or found in certain areas. The lantern is vital for perception in dark passageways, burning cobwebs blocking entrances, igniting torches to open doors, or to summon chests. The lantern is also used to disperse fog. It can also be used to keep the Poison Mites in Arbiter's Grounds from jumping on to Link.

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[edit] See also

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