Is this directed at me?
1. Obviously using ONLY a lantern would be a bad strategy, we're talking about using it along with your sword
2. This entire discussion is about a hypothetical situation where lantern would deal 1.0 against players, which I'm saying would be OP

Lanterns have a slightly larger range than the sword and are good for blocking corridors out of an enemy's sword reach.

That's typically how I use them, not a bad strategy. But, outside of that, I only use my sword, arrows, and bombs. The lantern is simple for hitting enemies out of range, falling back, hitting again, etc.

Get good

STOP arguing about the lantern should deal 1.0 to players please. the fireball can even hit more than 1 person too if you'd see.

So does your sword if you're good.

lol

And so does your health too. some sword spammers are kind of hard and will kill you if you do not clear them some way. What's with the attitude?