Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom - Depths And Chasms Guide

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Depths is the game's underground region. Accessible via different Chasms, the locations presents new challenges, as well as opportunities for exploration. Here's our guide to help you with the Depths and Chasms in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

The Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Depths region can be entered via Chasms in the Surface region. These appear as large crevices on the ground, with red liquid known as Gloom that's spilling out. When you do see a Chasm, simply jump down and accelerate. However, make sure you glide as you're about to hit the bottom.

Below, you can see an example of an area with three Chasms as they appear on the Surface map. As for the Depths map itself, you can see it by pressing down on the D-pad. Since the Depths world mirrors the Surface world, it's almost as large as its counterpart.

The first thing you'll notice when you're in the Depths is the poor visibility due to sheer darkness. It's enough to give anyone a fright, and that persistent dread lurking around the corner. Thankfully, there are some ways to shed a light:

One more factor you have to contend with in the Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Depths region is Gloom. While the red substance can be seen on the Surface region, it's quite plentiful in the Depths. Gloom takes effect if you're standing within the red liquid for a few seconds, or if a Gloom-afflicted enemy hits you with an attack. The debuff locks out one of your hearts, preventing that segment from being healed (technically reducing your maximum HP).

There are a few ways to cleanse Gloom:

Lastly, there are many opportunities to explore and discover new things in the Depths. Here are some tidbits to consider:

There are numerous mechanics and