Lords of the Fallen Umbral Lamp Functions Explained

Lords of the Fallen undeniably boasts its distinctiveness, drawing inspiration from the Souls series and its predecessor of the same name. Amidst this familiarity, the game introduces several unique features, and one that truly stands out is the Umbral Lamp. This item not only serves a narrative purpose but also functions as a gameplay mechanic that players must become acquainted with.

For those who are new to the game or simply seeking a concise understanding of the Umbral Lamp's capabilities without risking their Vigor to experimentation, we've got you covered. In the following sections, we will provide a detailed explanation of how the Umbral Lamp operates in Lords of the Fallen.

How Does the Umbral Lamp Work in Lords of the Fallen?

One of the key attractions of Lords of the Fallen is the player's ability to shift between the two parallel realms of Mournstead: the land of the living, Axiom, and the realm of the dead, Umbral. The Umbral Lamp serves as the pivotal device enabling you to interact with Umbral from Axiom.

This feature operates in two primary ways. Firstly, you can use the lamp to peer into Umbral while in Axiom, causing the area in front of you to transform into its Umbral version. This is valuable because areas that are inaccessible or locked off in Axiom are often navigable in Umbral. Raising your lamp can unveil these openings, allowing you to progress in Axiom.

Secondly, the Umbral Lamp possesses a crucial ability called Umbral Rifting. While this feature has its intricacies, to simplify matters, Umbral Rifting essentially transports you directly into the world of Umbral, enabling you to explore the dead and decrepit version of the world. This is vital as Umbral harbors different types of enemies, loot, and areas that can provide you with numerous advantages to aid you on your journey. 

However, to escape from Umbral, players will need to find a Vestige or utilize an Umbral exit point known as an Emergence Effigy, so be sure you are prepared to fight your way out, as staying in Umbral for too long will increase your Dread meter, and the higher it gets, the stronger the enemies that start hunting you down will become.

Furthermore, the Umbral Lamp acts as your lifeline during battles by granting you a second chance if you are defeated. When players are slain in Axiom, the Umbral Lamp activates and transports you directly into Umbral with a full health bar, allowing you to confront whatever adversary defeated you. From this point, you can hopefully defeat the enemy and return to Axiom by locating a Vestige or utilizing an Umbral exit point known as an Emergence Effigy.

In essence, the Umbral Lamp serves as your gateway device for traversing both the Axiom and Umbral versions of Mournstead. It enables you to solve intricate puzzles on both sides, access new areas in Axiom, acquire valuable resources from Umbral, and serve as a second chance during challenging encounters. The Lamp also possesses other subset abilities like Soul Flaying, Soul Siphons, and Forging Vestiges through Vestige Seedlings, each of which warrants its detailed explanation, so be sure to check out the guides we've linked for each of them above.