| “ | Create a shield which blocks projectiles to charge up. | ” |
| “ | Upgrade: Becomes more powerful when fully charged. | ” |
The Barrier Lantern is a Curio in Specter of Torment.
Usage[]
When activated, the Barrier Lantern creates a circle of fire around Specter Knight, similar to one of Reize's attacks in Shovel of Hope. Pressing the button again or the attack button releases the circle as a forward projectile. While circling Specter Knight, the Barrier Lantern blocks all incoming projectiles and absorbs them to become stronger, making the flames larger. The larger the flames are, the more powerful the attack is when releasing it.
When upgraded, the flames of the attack turn purple. At low and middle power, the attack doesn't change. However, upon reaching full charge, the attack gains new power and can knock out even Goldarmors in a single hit.
The Barrier Lantern is very useful against the Griffoths in Pridemoor Keep and Tower of Fate: Entrance. It can use the Griffoth's fire-breathing ability against it and protect Specter Knight from its attacks.
The Lantern is also the best Curio to use at the beginning of Tower of Fate: ????, where Specter Knight is repeatedly attacked by flying blocks. Those can be easily destroyed by the Barrier Lantern, leaving the pit in the middle of the screen as Specter Knight's only danger in that area.
Availability[]
Access to the Barrier Lantern can be purchased from Red for 
7 in the Tower of Fate after completing the Clockwork Tower. It then has to be collected by completing its dedicated Curio stage. It can also be upgraded by Legion for 
4000.
Trivia[]
- The Barrier Lantern could be a reference to the Leaf Shield and other shield-type weapons from the Mega Man franchise, as it functions very similarly to those weapons.
- It also visually resembles the Scorch Wheel, a weapon from Mega Man 7 which also has small flames surround the user.