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{{Name|Lantern Caverns}} are numerous [[:Category:Mini-Dungeons|mini-dungeon]]s scattered about the Hyrulean landscape in {{TP}}. After using a [[Bomb]], [[Bomb Arrow]], or the [[Ball and Chain]] on a cracked depression in an otherwise normal rock face, these caverns will reveal themselves. They are likely to contain [[Poe Soul]]s, [[Heart Container#Piece of Heart|Pieces of Heart]], and large amounts of [[Rupee]]s, considering their expansive size and dank innards. While [[Link]] can navigate some maze-like portions of such caverns without a light source, the growing darkness, enemies such as [[Poe]]s and [[Rat]]s that creep in the shadows, and obstacles such as large, flammable spider webs all work against Link, impeding his progress and eventually requiring the use of the [[Lantern]] for navigation.
{{Term/Store|Lantern Cavern|Lantern Caverns|Series, TP|plural}} are locations in {{TP}}.<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= TP|publisher= Nintendo|page= 147}}</ref>


==Locations==
==Features and Overview==
The first of these Caverns is in [[Faron Woods]], and serves as a path connecting two big portions of the forest. It's the shortest and least complex of the Lantern Caverns and, unlike the other two, it's mandatory to cross in the game since it gives the young hero access to the first dungeon, the [[Forest Temple (Twilight Princess)|Forest Temple]]. In fact, it's crossed at least three times: The first is to rescue the children from [[Ordon Village]], the second is to retrieve some [[Tears of Light]] ([[Wolf Link]] can dig up a shortcut that allows him to skip most of the cave), and the third is to go to the aforementioned temple once and for all. After Link beats the [[Lakebed Temple]], he can [[Warping|warp]] beyond the exit of the cavern, meaning that he won't need to explore it anymore.
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{{Plural|TPHD|Lantern Cavern}} can be found around {{Term|TPHD|Hyrule|link}} hidden behind {{Plural|TPHD|Boulder|link}} that can be destroyed with {{Plural|TPHD|Bomb|link}}, {{Plural|TPHD|Bomb Arrow|link}}, or the {{Term|TPHD|Ball and Chain|link}}. They usually contain {{Plural|TPHD|Poe Soul|link}}, {{Plural|TPHD|Piece of Heart|link}}, and {{Plural|TPHD|Rupee|link}}. {{Plural|TPHD|Lantern Cavern}} are maze-like {{Plural|TPHD|Cave|link}} with dark tunnels that are difficult for {{Term|TPHD|Link|link}} to navigate without the {{Term|TPHD|Lantern|link}}. {{Plural|TPHD|Web|link}} often block the path forward, so {{Term|TPHD|Link}} must burn them using the {{Term|TPHD|Lantern}} or destroy them with the {{Term|TPHD|Ball and Chain}}.


[[File:LanternCavern1.png|thumb|right|Link fighting a Poe inside a Lantern Cavern.]]
The first of these caverns is found in {{Term|TPHD|Faron Woods|link}} and serves as a path connecting the two main portions of the forest. It is the shortest and least complex of the {{Plural|TPHD|Lantern Cavern}}. {{Term|TPHD|Wolf Link|link}} can dig into a shortcut that allows him to skip most of the cave. Another {{Term|TPHD|Lantern Cavern}} can be found on the west side of the {{Term|TPHD|Kakariko Gorge|link}}, blocked by a {{Term|TPHD|Boulder}}. The largest {{Term|TPHD|Lantern Cavern}} is located at {{Term|TPHD|Lake Hylia|link}}, also behind a {{Term|TPHD|Boulder}}. It is filled with many pathways and {{Plural|TPHD|Boulder}} with {{Plural|TPHD|Treasure Chest|link}} behind them. There is also a portal about halfway through that will send {{Term|TPHD|Link}} back to the entrance if he chooses, as well as one at the end.
Another Lantern Cavern can be found on the {{exp|GCN version; east in the Wii version|west}} side of the [[Kakariko Gorge]]. The lantern proves to be a must-have item in this cavern due to the fact that each time Link encounters a fork in the path, the paths will be blocked off by a spider web that can only be removed with the use of the lantern. Along the way, Link will have to fight against [[Skulltula]]s, [[Deku Baba]]s, Keeses, Poes, and [[Rat]]s. Choosing the correct path will reward the young hero with a Piece of Heart.


The largest of the Lantern Caverns is located on [[Lake Hylia]]. It is found behind a cracked boulder that must be destroyed with a bomb. It is the only one to  provide a portal halfway through that will send the young hero back to its entrance if he steps into its light. As with dungeons, however, there is only one entrance, and thus upon reaching the end of the cavern, Link must backtrack to return to the mainland. Inside this cavern, Link will have to make extensive use of [[bomb]]s as he navigates through the maze-like cavern since in each room that he encounters, he will stumble upon four paths all blocked with a giant boulder. Only by bombing these giant boulders will the young hero be able to know which path takes him deeper into the cavern, eventually reaching the exit containing a Piece of Heart. Various chests housed throughout the cavern hold bombs, arrows, Rupees, and slingshot pellets. Enemies such as [[Beamos]], [[Tektite]], [[Keese]], [[Poe]], [[Chuchu|Chu]], a few [[Dodongo]]s and many [[Torch Slug]]s inhabit this cavern.
===Minor Enemies===
{{Gallery List|Enemies
|TP= Beamos, Deku Baba, Dodongo, Imp Poe, Keese, Rat, Skulltula, Tektite, Torch Slug, Yellow Chu
}}


==Similar Caverns==
==See Also==
There are also differently themed caverns that are similar in purpose to the lantern caverns. There is one {{exp|GCN version; northwest in the Wii version|northeast}} of the [[Bridge of Eldin]] that is only accessible after collection of the [[Clawshot]], as it's over an otherwise inaccessible gorge. Inside, the young hero finds what seems to be a branch of the [[Goron Mines]], as it's also equipped with electromagnets. In fact, Link must use his boots so that, when falling, he is attracted by the active cranes; this is because the objective is to descend to the bottom, but carefully, in order to avoid falling into lava. Some enemies make presence here as well. Unike in the traditional Lantern Caverns, Link only needs to make use of his lantern once here, as it's necessary to unveil a chest containing a Orange Rupee. Another chest contains a Piece of Heart.
* {{Term|TPHD|Dig Cavern|link}}


Finally, north of [[Hyrule Field]] is a frozen cavern (blocked by a bombable wall, as well as by an ice block that can only be destroyed with the [[Ball and Chain]]) where Link must solve three block puzzles. In each case, Link has to press and hold a slacked switch (two in the case of the second puzzle) with one of the blocks. Because of the frictionless iced floor, Link has to constantly push the blocks so that one of them presses the switch. Unlike the other caverns, this one makes no use of the lantern, but the reward for its completion is the same: A Heart Piece.
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==Alternate Means of Navigation==
Alternately, Wolf Link can use his senses to provide a minimum amount of light; regardless, it is still enough to get through the mini-dungeon. If he were to come across a spider web, he can easily revert to his human form and use either a bomb or the Ball and Chain to finish the job. Note that Link cannot use his bombs to light torches, making them all pointless to visit, with the exception of the one at Lake Hylia, which hosts several hundred Rupees.
==See Also==
*[[Cave]]
*[[Zelda Definitions#Hole|Hole]]
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Latest revision as of 21:22, 26 May 2023

Lantern Caverns are locations in Twilight Princess.[1]

Features and Overview

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Lantern Caverns can be found around Hyrule hidden behind Boulders that can be destroyed with Bombs, Bomb Arrows, or the Ball and Chain. They usually contain Poe Souls, Pieces of Heart, and Rupees. Lantern Caverns are maze-like Caves with dark tunnels that are difficult for Link to navigate without the Lantern. Webs often block the path forward, so Link must burn them using the Lantern or destroy them with the Ball and Chain.

The first of these caverns is found in Faron Woods and serves as a path connecting the two main portions of the forest. It is the shortest and least complex of the Lantern Caverns. Wolf Link can dig into a shortcut that allows him to skip most of the cave. Another Lantern Cavern can be found on the west side of the Kakariko Gorge, blocked by a Boulder. The largest Lantern Cavern is located at Lake Hylia, also behind a Boulder. It is filled with many pathways and Boulders with Treasure Chests behind them. There is also a portal about halfway through that will send Link back to the entrance if he chooses, as well as one at the end.

Minor Enemies

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See Also

References

  1. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess—The Official Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 147
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