Depths
The Depths is a location in Tears of the Kingdom.[1]
Features and Overview
The Depths are a colossal network of caverns extending deep underneath Hyrule. They are accessed via the Chasms present on the surface, which are easily identified by the Gloom surrounding them.
The Depths are extremely dark, making items that create light such as Brightbloom Seeds, Giant Brightbloom Seeds, or Lights valuable when exploring them. Additionally, Gloom covers most of the Depths, forcing Link to watch his step or else have his maximum hearts reduced. Alternatively, he can cross it safely if he finds a Stalhorse or builds a vehicle using Ultrahand. Lightroots can be found that light up large areas around them and reverse Gloom damage with their light; activating them will also activate them as fast travel locations and reveal their surroundings on the map display. The Lightroots are located directly beneath Shrines of Light on the Surface (whose name is that of the Lightroot but spelled backwards), allowing them to be used as a method of locating Shrines.
In addition to the Lightroots, most other major terrain features on the surface of Hyrule have an equivalent in the Depths:
- Bodies of water on the surface are mirrored by walls stretching to the top of the Depths.
- Mountains on the surface are mirrored by canyons.
- Forests on the surface are mirrored by groves.
- Towns on the surface are mirrored by abandoned mines.
Most minor enemies and sub-bosses encountered in the Depths are Gloom-Wreathed, and will reduce Link's maximum hearts upon striking him.[2] Unlike the Gloom in the environment, Gloom resistance from equipment and food will not apply to their effects. Additionally, Gloom-Wreathed enemies will take double damage from the Master Sword.
The Depths are also the main source of Zonaite, which is present in large Zonaite Deposits that appear throughout the Depths. The Zonaite can then be brought to Forge Constructs to buy Zonai Charges and Crystallized Charges, or expended to create devices with Autobuild.
Poes can also be found in the Depths, which can be collected and traded to Bargainer Statues in exchange for materials and rare equipment.
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References
- ↑ "Depths" — Map (Tears of the Kingdom)
- ↑ "Gloom-Wreathed Enemies
If you get attacked by an enemy covered in gloom, your maximum hearts will be reduced until the gloom is purified." — Tips and Tricks (Tears of the Kingdom)