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How to get the Lantern - Elden Ring

Here's how to get the lantern and what it does in Elden Ring.

Donovan Erskine

March 22, 2022 1:00 PM

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As players spend time with Elden Ring, they’ll be looking for every single item and resource to aid them in their journey through The Lands Between. This includes items that provide convenience, such as the Lantern, which can help illuminate the darkest areas. If you’re looking to add one to your inventory, we can show you where to find the Lantern in Elden Ring.

How to get the Lantern - Elden Ring

The Lantern in Elden Ring can be found in two places, but no matter where you go, you will need to purchase it. Thankfully, the price is pretty cheap, especially once you've sunk several hours into the game. Here's where you can find the Lantern:

• Isolated Merchant in the Weeping Peninsula to the south of Limgrave
• Nomdic Merchant in Liurnia of the Lakes to the north of Limgrave

Both merchants sell the Lantern for 1,800 Runes. As mentioned above, this isn't too expensive if you've been playing for a while and is well worth the cost. If you're low on funds, consider using a Golden Rune or farming some enemies.

The Lantern is similar to the torch in the sense that it illuminates the surrounding area, helping you better navigate caves and dungeons. Where the Lantern excels over a torch is the fact that it does not need to be held, allowing you to dual-wield weapons or hold one with two hands. By using the Lantern from your inventory, you can simply attach it to your waist. We recommend assigning the Lantern to one of your quick access slots so that you can get to it in a hurry. It won’t disappear from your inventory, but you will frequently need to re-equip it.

That’s how you can get your hands on a Lantern in Elden Ring. It’s a necessary tool to have on your adventure, and you don’t have to go that far out of your way to get one. Swing by our Elden Ring strategy guide for more help finding important items.

Donovan Erskine

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Donovan is a young journalist from Maryland, who likes to game. His oldest gaming memory is playing Pajama Sam on his mom's desktop during weekends. Pokémon Emerald, Halo 2, and the original Star Wars Battlefront 2 were some of the most influential titles in awakening his love for video games. After interning for Shacknews throughout college, Donovan graduated from Bowie State University in 2020 with a major in broadcast journalism and joined the team full-time. He is a huge Scream nerd and film fanatic that will talk with you about movies and games all day. You can follow him on twitter @Donimals_