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The Lantern,(TP | HW)[1][2] also known as the Lamp,(ALttP | FSA | ALBW)[1] is a recurring Item in The Legend of Zelda series.[name reference needed]

Location and Uses[]

A Link to the Past[]

A Link to the Past Manual Description
A Link to the Past logo
Lantern
This is the first item you are likely to find in your adventure. The lantern lights the torches in the dungeons and brightens the dungeon rooms. It consumes Magic Power to light the torches, and they go out after a time.

In A Link to the Past, the Lantern is found inside a Treasure Chest either inside Link's House when he wakes up, or in Hyrule Castle if he does not open the chest in his house. Link can use the Lantern to light up Torches. Using it consumes Magic Power. The Lantern radiates a small amount of light in dark rooms, even when not equipped, allowing Link to see a small distance in front of him before lighting Torches. The Lantern deals damage in the Game Boy Advance version of this game.

Four Swords Adventures[]

Four Swords Adventures Manual Description
Four Swords Adventures logo
Lamp
Light up dark areas just by carrying the lamp. Press the A Button to burn items in front of you.

In Four Swords Adventures, it is called Lamp. It is not a part of the Links' permanent inventory. The Lamp instead appears in various stages, whether it be a dark dungeon, or in the face of a torch puzzle. The Lamp is necessary to defeat the Big Poe in both of its appearances.

The Minish Cap[]

Main article: Flame Lantern

The Lantern in The Minish Cap is called the Flame Lantern, and is obtained in the Temple of Droplets. It can be used to light up dark areas, light Torchlights, and melt Blocks of Ice.

Twilight Princess[]

In Twilight Princess, Link can obtain the Lantern from Coro in Faron Woods. Coro gives him the Lantern as part of a business plan to boost sales of his main product: Lantern Oil. Unlike previous incarnations, the Lantern can be hung from Link's belt while lit, allowing the hero full use of his hands while still providing him a source of light. If Link brandishes the Lantern while there are Poison Mites nearby, the flame will keep the vermin at bay, preventing them from impeding his progress. The Lantern is necessary to burn spider webs blocking Link's path. It is also required to complete many Lantern Caverns that are scattered around Hyrule.

Unlike previous games, where Lanterns used Magic Power to fuel themselves, the Lantern in Twilight Princess is fueled by Lantern Oil, which can be purchased at various shops or found in dungeons. Link can also use yellow Chu Jelly obtained from yellow Chuchus. Link can store extra fuel for his Lantern in empty Bottles.

In Twilight Princess HD, the Ghost Lantern also appears. When equipped, it lights up if a Poe is in the area.

A Link Between Worlds[]

In A Link Between Worlds, the Lamp can be found inside a Treasure Chest underneath the Sanctuary. As long as Link has it equipped, it will dimly light a circular area around him. Enemies such as Ghinis disappear when in use. By pressing the button to which it is equipped, Link can swing the Lamp, which can be used to light torches, melt ice, or damage enemies.[3] It can also instantly melt enemies made from ice.

ALBW Super Lamp Icon

By completing the advanced course of the Treacherous Tower in Lorule once, the Devilish Girl will replace Link's Lamp with the Super Lamp. This upgrade illuminates areas more brightly and deals eight times more damage than before.

Other Appearances[]

Ancient Stone Tablets[]

In Ancient Stone Tablets, Aginah gives the Hero of Light the Big Bag, which contains the Lantern alongside other items. The Lantern can be used to light up torches. Using it consumes Magic Power.

A Link to the Past (Ishinomori)[]

Lantern (comic)

The Lantern in the A Link to the Past comic

In the A Link to the Past comic by Shotaro Ishinomori, Link finds a Lantern inside Hyrule Castle after he rescues Princess Zelda from her prison. He then uses it while passing through the Sewer Passageway to reach the nearby Sanctuary.

Philips CD-i Games[]

TFoE Lantern Sprite

In The Faces of Evil and The Wand of Gamelon, Lanterns are used to light dark areas for a brief period of time and require Lantern Oil in order to be used. Three types of Lanterns exist in these games.

The initial Lantern is received from Horgum in Toyku Lighthouse in The Faces of Evil, while in The Wand of Gamelon, it is found inside an abandoned house in Kobitan. This Lantern can be upgraded to the Magic Lantern, which burns longer. In The Faces of Evil, the Magic Lantern is received from Odranoel after giving him the Ice Crystal. In The Wand of Gamelon, the Magic Lantern is given by Mayor Cravendish after freeing him from Tykogi Tower.

A third upgrade of the Lantern also appears in both games, which does not use any Lantern Oil and makes invisible enemies visible in the games' final stages. In The Faces of Evil, the third Lantern is the Lantern of Vision, and is received from Gwonam after finding his house in the Hermit Flat. In The Wand of Gamelon, it is the Fairy Lantern, and is received from Myra in Nokani Forest. The Fairy Lantern also has the ability to "penetrate the dark around Ganon," which allows Zelda to get close to him with its light.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[]

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, the Lantern from Twilight Princess appears as a Sticker.

Sticker Information[]

Sticker Artwork from Effect in The Subspace Emissary Usable by
SSBB Lantern Sticker Icon
Lantern
Twilight Princess [Flame] - Resistance +7 This sticker is only usable by Link, Zelda, Ganondorf and Toon Link

Hyrule Warriors[]

In Hyrule Warriors, the Lantern appears as an Item Card in Adventure Mode in the Twilight Map. It is used to lights torches, revealing enemies in that square.

My Nintendo Picross: Twilight Princess[]

MNPTP Lantern Sprite

The twelfth puzzle in the Picross series and the first puzzle in the Mega Picross series depict a Lantern.

Trivia[]

  • Lanterns appear in The Wind Waker, but only as a light source that hangs from the ceiling in the Forsaken Fortress and inside various Submarines and Caves scattered around the Great Sea. Whenever Link enters an area where it is too dark to see, he will be surrounded by a small circle of light allowing him to view his surroundings properly.
  • Some enemies also carry Lanterns, such as Poes, which carry their souls in them. Moblins in The Wind Waker can also carry Lanterns with them. If they spot Link, they will throw it at him as an incendiary weapon. Jalhalla also uses a Lantern, as does the Big Poe boss in Four Swords Adventures.

Nomenclature[]

TMC Forest Minish Artwork Names in other regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite
LanguageNameMeaning
JapanJapaneseカンテラ (Kantera) (ALttP | ALBW)[4][5]Same as English.
CanadaFrenchCALanterne (ALBW)[6]
FranceFrenchEULanterne (ALBW)[7]
GermanyGermanLampe (ALBW | HWDE)[8][9]
ItalyItalianLanterna (ALBW)[10]
South KoreaKorean등불 (Deungbul) (ALBW)[11]
SpainSpanishEULámpara (ALBW)[12]
Latin AmericaSpanishLALámpara (ALBW)[13]
This table was generated using translation pages.
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Gallery[]

See Also[]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 129 (ALttP | FSA | TP | TPHD | ALBW)
  2. "Lantern: Use this on torches to reveal hidden enemies." — Tutorial (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  3. "A little light makes it a little safer...right? You can also use it to scorch enemies!" — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  4. A Link to the Past manual, pg. 42 Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1 (Shogakukan 1) pg. 26 Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords (Shogakukan) pg. 15
  5. "カンテラ
    暗いダンジョンの必需品
    明かりがあるだけで心強いが
    使うと敵に攻撃もできる!
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  6. "Lanterne
    L'incontournable des donjons obscurs, rassurante et efficace sur les monstres.
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  7. "Lanterne
    L'incontournable des donjons obscurs, rassurante et efficace sur les monstres.
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  8. "Lampe
    Ihr Licht vertreibt in dunklen Verliesen die Angst. Verbrennt auch Feinde!
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  9. "Lampe: Entzünde Feuerschalen, damit sich Feinde zeigen." — Tutorial (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  10. "Lanterna
    Uno strumento essenziale nei labirinti. Fa luce e si usa anche contro i nemici!
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  11. "등불
    어두운 던전의 필수품
    어둠을 밝혀 주는 기능 외에도
    사용하면 적을 공격할 수도 있다!
    " — Gear (A Link Between Worlds)
  12. "Lámpara
    Un instrumento y arma de evidente utilidad en las mazmorras más oscuras.
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  13. "Lámpara
    Un instrumento y arma de evidente utilidad en las mazmorras más oscuras.
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
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