Amnesia: Rebirth: How To Light The Lantern

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The Amnesia franchise is famous in the horror genre for making its protagonists completely helpless against the terrors that lurk around every corner. Amnesia: Rebirth is no exception to this trope. Tasi's only hope of surviving lies in hiding from the threats she encounters while also trying to maintain her sanity in the process.

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Amnesia: Rebirth is very atmospheric. As such, darkness engulfs much of the setting's environment. Managing one's source of light is the game's primary mechanic. Much like The Dark Descent, players have access to a lantern, a device that proves more reliable than simple matches. This short guide will cover how players can light the lantern and keep it refilled throughout the game.

First things first, how do players actually get their hands on the lantern? Players will find the lantern next to Salim's corpse while investigating the Deeper Caves in Chapter 1. Simple. The lantern gives Tasi greater freedom of movement, unlike matches. However, the lantern needs oil to function. Its current oil supply can be seen on a gauge while Tasi has it equipped. Alternatively, fans can open their inventory to see how much oil is left, represented by a scale of 0-10.

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Oil, along with matchbooks, can be found scattered all over the environment. Canisters of oil come in varying sizes: small, medium, and large. Ultimately, the lantern should be used sparingly, only in areas where permanent light sources cannot be lit by a match. If players are judicious in their lantern usage and take the time to explore thoroughly, managing oil shouldn't be a major problem.

Players can equip/unequip the lantern by pressing the