In a pinch, lanterns can make for effective weapons and have a surprisingly high block rate due to high [[roundness]]. This makes them suitable for battle in the earliest stages of the [[Underwater TunnelTunnels]], especially against [[hedgehog|hedgehogs]] s should the player be lacking an actual weapon. Also note that [[glass]] hardens directly into [[illithium]], making an early [[Scrolls|scroll]] of hraden material an option how to both raise the damage and overcome the fragility of your bloodstained lantern.

 Oil lamps are better known for their association with genies[[genie]]s. However, they can also be used as an [[Invincible Items|indestructible ]] light source. An oil lamp emits light similar to a lantern when held in your inventory, although not quite as bright. It is also quite heavy, being made of [[gold]].

An [[Invincible Items|indestructible]] and very light stone made of [[:Category:Light Crystal|light crystal]] light crystal, they are the most common replacement for the fragile lantern you start with. They can be an are extremely rarely drop found in the dungeons, but so that it's much more convenient to visit the [[Crystal Cave]] and destroy one of the large crystal shards (or golems[[golem]]s) found there to get one.