UNDERGROUND GUIDE

The Depths

An entire underground world mirroring Hyrule's surface. 124 Lightroots, ancient ruins, Zonaite deposits, and Gloom around every corner. This guide covers everything you need to survive and thrive underground.

Gloom Warning

Gloom permanently reduces your heart containers until cured. You CANNOT heal Gloom with regular food — only Sunny meals (cooked with Sundelion or Sun Pumpkin) restore gloom-damaged hearts. Stock 5+ Sunny meals before every Depths run.

124

Lightroots

One under each Surface shrine

120+

Chasms

Entry points from the surface

~500m

Depth

Below Hyrule surface level

3

Poe types

Small (1), Mid (5), Large (20)

Lightroot Directory

Browse all 124 Lightroots with mirror shrine links, coordinates, and nearby points of interest.

Maren

Great Abandoned Central Mine

Depths Exploration Guide

GLOOM ZONE

Lightroots

Nogukoyk Lightroot

Stakijat Lightroot

Iayusus Lightroot

Hazards

Gloom pools

High

Frox boss

High

Gloom Hands

High
Maren

Maren's Tips

Activate nearby Lightroots first for fast travel escape routes

Bring at least 5 Sunny meals — Gloom is everywhere

Use Brightbloom Seeds to light the path and spot Poes

🛡️

Gloom Guard

Dense gloom coverage — prepare well

High

Protection

Depths Armor set (reduces Gloom damage)
Sundelion meals for heart restoration
Brightbloom Seeds to light safe paths around Gloom pools

Recovery

+

Cook Sundelion or Sun Pumpkin to make Sunny meals

+

Return to a Lightroot — standing in its light gradually heals Gloom

+

Surface sunlight also restores Gloom-damaged hearts over time

Depths Enemies — Loot Drops

ItemChanceConditions
Zonaite
Common
Mine deposits or defeat constructs
Large Zonaite
Uncommon
Rare deposit or Frox reward
Poe (Small)
Common
Found near ruins and paths
Poe (Large)
Rare
Near boss arenas and deep landmarks
Dark Clump
Uncommon
Dropped by Gloom Hands
Demon King's Bow
Rare
Phantom Ganon defeat

— Maren's Loot Notes

Survival Guide
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Enter Through Chasms

Chasms are found all across Hyrule's surface — dark holes that drop you into the Depths. There are 120+ chasms. The easiest entry point is the Hyrule Castle Chasm near Lookout Landing.

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Brightbloom Seeds Light the Way

The Depths are completely dark. Throw Brightbloom Seeds (found on Sky Islands and in caves) to illuminate areas temporarily. Giant Brightbloom Seeds create large sustained light sources. Always carry 20+.

navigation
Stick to Lightroot Paths

Lightroots are directly below Surface Shrines. Use your Surface map to predict Lightroot locations, then navigate the Depths toward those coordinates. The Depths map mirrors the Surface map exactly.

preparation
Gloom Is Permanent Until Cured

Gloom damage reduces your maximum hearts until you eat a Sunny meal (cooked with Sundelion or Sun Pumpkin) or visit a surface area. Never go into the Depths without Sunny food stockpiled.

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Mine Zonaite Deposits Everywhere

The Depths are covered in Zonaite ore — the material used to upgrade your Energy Cell at Great Abandoned Central Mine. Mining Zonaite is the primary reason to explore the Depths regularly.

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Poes for Bargainer Statues

Poes are blue ghost collectibles only found in the Depths. Bring them to Bargainer Statues (stone statues scattered through the Depths) to buy exclusive armor sets like the Depths armor and Mystic armor.

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Great Abandoned Central Mine

The central hub of the Depths. Bring Crystallized Charges (made from Zonaite at a forge) to upgrade your Energy Cell here, increasing your Zonai device capacity significantly.

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Ancient Ruins Contain Chests

Every major ruin structure in the Depths contains treasure chests with Zonaite, gems, and occasionally unique equipment. Explore every ruin complex you find.

combat
Ascend Is Your Emergency Exit

If overwhelmed by enemies, look up. Ascend can save your life by launching you through ceilings to higher platforms or even back to the surface if the ceiling is thin enough.

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Autobuild Vehicles for Exploration

Build vehicles with headlights (Beam Emitter + cart) to explore the Depths efficiently. Save your best vehicle designs in Autobuild history for quick deployment anywhere.

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Mark Everything on Your Map

Use map stamps liberally — mark Bargainer Statues, Large Poe locations, Frox arenas, Yiga hideouts, and Zonaite deposits. The Depths are massive and getting lost is easy.

preparation
Stockpile Fairies Before Diving

Fairies auto-revive you upon death. Always carry 3-4 fairies when exploring the Depths. Combined with Sunny meals, this gives you maximum survivability underground.

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Shield Surf for Speed

The Depths have vast flat areas perfect for shield surfing. Fuse a Zonai Spring to your shield for extra jump height, or a Zonai Cart wheel for smoother surfaces. Shield surfing is often faster than running.

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Manage Your Battery Wisely

Zonai devices consume battery power. Build efficient vehicles — a single fan is enough for flat ground travel. Save multi-fan builds for vertical ascents. Carry Zonai Charges for emergencies.

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The Depths Mirror the Surface

The Depths map is an exact inversion of the Surface. Mountains on the Surface become chasms below. Lakes become elevated plateaus. Use this knowledge to predict terrain and find hidden paths.

preparation
Cook Sunny Meals in Bulk

Before any Depths run, cook at least 5 Sunny Veggie meals (Sundelion + any vegetable). These fully restore Gloom-damaged hearts. Sun Pumpkins work too but are rarer.

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Use Sensor+ for Treasure

Configure your Sensor+ to detect treasure chests. The Depths are loaded with hidden chests in ruins, behind rocks, and inside enemy camps. The Sensor beep saves hours of searching.

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Farm Frox for Zonaite

Frox are massive frog-like bosses with ore on their backs. Defeat them to mine Zonaite directly from their backs. Obsidian Frox drop the best rewards. Each Frox respawns after a Blood Moon.

combat
Avoid or Fight Gloom Hands

Gloom Hands are terrifying but avoidable — sprint and paraglide away. If you fight, use bomb arrows from elevation. Defeating all five hands spawns Phantom Ganon who drops excellent weapons.

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Stalnox Eye Is the Target

Stalnox (skeleton Hinox) roam the Depths at night cycles. Shoot their eye to stagger them, then attack the dropped eyeball on the ground. Repeat until defeated. They drop powerful weapons.

combat
Constructs Guard Zonai Sites

Zonai Constructs are robotic enemies guarding mines and ruins. Captain Constructs are tough — use Fuse weapons with high damage. Flux Constructs are puzzle bosses requiring you to attack their core block.

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No Shrines Below — Only Lightroots

There are no Shrines in the Depths. Lightroots serve the same purpose — each one acts as a fast travel point and illuminates the surrounding area. There are 120 lightroots matching 120 shrines.

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Horses Cannot Enter the Depths

Your horse cannot follow you underground. Build Zonai vehicles as your Depths transportation. A simple sled with two fans and a steering stick is the most efficient basic vehicle.

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Prioritize Depths Armor Early

Buy the Dark armor set from Bargainer Statues as soon as possible. The Gloom Resistance bonus reduces Gloom heart damage significantly. Upgrade it at Great Fairy Fountains for maximum protection.

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Zonaite Respawns on Blood Moon

All Zonaite ore deposits respawn after each Blood Moon. Mark rich Zonaite veins on your map and revisit them regularly. The Great Abandoned Central Mine area has the densest deposits.

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Miner Armor Glows in Darkness

The Miner armor set provides a natural glow in the Depths, reducing your dependency on Brightbloom Seeds. Find pieces in Depths treasure chests. The full set bonus adds a powerful area light.

combat
Gloom Lynels Are the Toughest

Silver and Gloom Lynels patrol the Depths. They are among the hardest enemies in the game. Their Gloom attacks permanently reduce hearts. Only fight prepared — full armor upgrades and many Sunny meals.

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Yiga Clan Use Disguises Below

Yiga Clan members in the Depths sometimes disguise as travelers or stationary NPCs. Approach cautiously — if someone seems out of place underground, they are likely Yiga. They drop Mighty Bananas when defeated.

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Choose Your Chasm Wisely

Not all chasms lead to the same area. Check the Surface map for chasms near your Depths target. Some chasms have updrafts for safe descent while others are sheer drops requiring careful paragliding.

preparation
No Cooking Fires in the Depths

There are no permanent cooking fires in the Depths. Bring a Portable Pot Zonai device or cook all meals on the Surface before descending. Always carry at least 10 cooked meals.

combat
Use Recall on Falling Rocks

Some Depths enemies throw boulders or rocks. Use Recall to send them back for massive damage. This works especially well against Stone Talus variants found underground.

resources
Large Poes Near Boss Arenas

Large Poes (worth 20 each) are almost always found near boss arenas, behind Frox encounters, and at dead-end tunnels. After defeating a boss, always explore the surrounding area for Large Poes.

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Full Depths Map Grants a Reward

Activating all 120 Lightroots fully illuminates the Depths map. This achievement is tracked separately from Surface completion. A complete Depths map makes resource farming significantly easier.

preparation
Stamina Matters More Than Hearts

In the Depths, vertical mobility is critical — climbing out of chasms, paragliding across gaps, and reaching elevated platforms. Extra stamina wheels are often more valuable than extra hearts underground.

combat
Elemental Weapons Shine Below

Fire, ice, and electric fused weapons are extremely effective in the Depths. Fire weapons light up dark areas and deal bonus damage to ice enemies. Electric weapons stun groups. Ice weapons freeze Gloom-resistant foes.

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Conserve Arrows Underground

Arrow supplies are limited in the Depths with no shops nearby. Use melee weapons for standard enemies and save arrows for Keese swarms, Gloom Hands, and boss weak points. Fuse Keese Eyeballs for homing arrows.

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Bomb Flowers for Efficient Mining

Bomb Flower arrows destroy multiple Zonaite ore deposits at once. One well-placed shot can break a cluster of 4-5 deposits simultaneously. Stock up on Bomb Flowers from caves and Bargainer Statues.

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Bring Sage Companions Below

Your Sage companions work in the Depths. Tulin gust clears small enemies and extinguishes flames. Yunobo charge breaks ore deposits. Sidon water shield protects against Gloom. Use them strategically.

Gloom Mechanics

Gloom is the defining hazard of the Depths. Understanding its mechanics is critical for survival.

Permanent Heart Reduction

DANGER

Gloom damage reduces your maximum heart containers. These lost hearts appear as cracked, darkened hearts in your health bar. Regular food and healing items cannot restore them.

Counter: Cook Sunny meals using Sundelion, Sun Pumpkin, or other Sun-prefix ingredients. Alternatively, return to the surface — standing in sunlight gradually restores Gloom-damaged hearts.

Gloom Pools

WARNING

Dark purple pools covering the ground in many Depths areas. Standing in a Gloom pool continuously drains hearts and reduces max health. Pools cannot be destroyed or removed.

Counter: Jump over narrow pools. For large pools, build bridges using Ultrahand or use Ascend on nearby ceilings. Brightbloom Seeds do NOT dispel Gloom pools.

Gloom-Infused Weapons

WARNING

Weapons dropped by Phantom Ganon and found near Gloom concentrations. These deal bonus damage to enemies but also reduce Link's max hearts with every few swings.

Counter: Use Gloom weapons strategically — they are powerful but self-damaging. Best reserved for boss fights where the extra damage justifies the health cost. Keep Sunny meals ready.

Gloom Hands Encounter

DANGER

Five crawling hands that emerge from Gloom pools. They pursue Link relentlessly and inflict massive Gloom damage on contact. Defeating all five spawns Phantom Ganon.

Counter: Use ranged attacks (arrows fused with Brightbloom Seeds or elemental materials). Stay elevated on platforms or use Ascend to escape. Fire attacks and bomb arrows are effective.

Gloom Resistance

INFO

Certain armor pieces provide Gloom Resistance, reducing the rate at which Gloom damage accumulates. The Depths armor set from Bargainer Statues provides this.

Counter: Acquire the Depths armor set (Dark Hood, Dark Tunic, Dark Trousers) from Bargainer Statues. Upgrade at Great Fairy Fountains for enhanced Gloom Resistance.

Gloom Spawn Points

INFO

Certain areas in the Depths generate Gloom continuously. These are marked by a pulsing purple glow and tend to be near boss encounters or story-relevant locations.

Counter: Avoid lingering near spawn points. Clear the area quickly or find alternate routes. Lightroots near spawn points are high-priority activations.

Poe Collection Guide

Poes are the primary currency of the Depths. Collect them and trade at Bargainer Statues for exclusive gear.

Small Poe

1 Poe

Tiny blue wisp floating close to the ground. Faint glow, easy to miss in darkness.

The most common Poe type. Always throw a Brightbloom Seed ahead — small Poes hide in clusters of 3-5 and are easy to walk past in the dark.

Found near:

Scattered throughout all Depths regions
Along pathways between lightroots
Near ruins and abandoned structures
Along cliff edges and ledges

Medium Poe

5 Poe

Larger blue flame with a distinct swirling pattern. Visible from moderate distance.

Worth 5 small Poes each. Found in less-traveled areas — explore side passages and climb ruins to find them. They do not respawn after collection until a Blood Moon.

Found near:

Near Bargainer Statues
Inside ruins and collapsed structures
Along major Depths corridors
Near enemy camps and boss arenas

Large Poe

20 Poe

Massive blue-white flame visible from great distances. Unmistakable glow even in complete darkness.

Worth 20 small Poes. These are rare — only about 40 exist across the entire Depths. Mark their locations on your map when spotted. Always investigate large open caverns and behind boss encounters.

Found near:

Hidden deep within major ruins complexes
Behind Frox boss arenas
At the end of long dead-end tunnels
Near Yiga Clan hideout entrances
Atop high platforms requiring Ascend or building
Bargainer Statues

Trade Poes at these statues for exclusive armor, weapons, and materials. There are 8 statues across the Depths.

Lookout Landing Bargainer Statue

Lookout Landing (Surface)Central Hyrule

(-246, 89, 23)

Items for sale:

Dark Tunic

Armor

150 Poes

Dark Trousers

Armor

120 Poes

Dark Hood

Armor

120 Poes

Speak to the statue after completing the Lookout Landing tutorial area.

Great Abandoned Central Mine Statue

Great Abandoned Central MineCentral Depths

(-805, -573, -503)

Items for sale:

Mystic Headpiece

Armor

300 Poes

Mystic Robe

Armor

300 Poes

Mystic Trousers

Armor

300 Poes

Poe

Currency

10 Poes

Reach the Great Abandoned Central Mine in the Central Depths.

Akkala Depths Bargainer Statue

Eastern Akkala DepthsAkkala Depths

(3450, 2830, -540)

Items for sale:

Tunic of Memories

Armor

400 Poes

Bomb Flower x5

Material

16 Poes

Discover and approach the statue in the eastern Akkala Depths. Requires navigating through enemy territory.

Gerudo Depths Bargainer Statue

Deep Gerudo DepthsGerudo Depths

(-3800, -1400, -518)

Items for sale:

Tunic of the Depths

Armor

350 Poes

Muddle Bud x3

Material

16 Poes

Navigate to the deep Gerudo Depths. One of the harder statues to reach due to Gloom concentration.

Hebra Depths Bargainer Statue

Northern Hebra DepthsHebra Depths

(-1600, 2800, -528)

Items for sale:

Dark Clump x3

Material

10 Poes

Giant Brightbloom Seed x3

Material

10 Poes

Reach the northern Hebra Depths through the Hebra region chasms.

Eldin Depths Bargainer Statue

Beneath Death MountainEldin Depths

(1700, 2200, -485)

Items for sale:

Gloom Sword

Weapon

500 Poes

Sundelion x3

Material

24 Poes

Navigate the treacherous Eldin Depths with heat-resistant gear.

Lanayru Depths Bargainer Statue

Beneath Zora's DomainLanayru Depths

(2800, 650, -508)

Items for sale:

Gloom Spear

Weapon

500 Poes

Brightbloom Seed x10

Material

8 Poes

Access via the Lanayru region chasms near Zora's Domain.

Faron Depths Bargainer Statue

Southern Faron DepthsFaron Depths

(1200, -2800, -500)

Items for sale:

Gloom Club

Weapon

500 Poes

Puffshroom x5

Material

16 Poes

Explore the Faron Depths through the southern chasms.

Yiga Clan Hideouts

The Yiga Clan operates multiple outposts and fortresses throughout the Depths. Clearing them yields valuable loot.

Central Depths Yiga Forward Base

Central Depths

Difficulty: 2/5

A medium-sized Yiga encampment built around a central command tent in the Central Depths. Lookout posts flank the entrance, and Yiga members patrol in pairs with coordinated routes. They deploy Decoy Owls as early warning traps — destroy or avoid them before engaging. Multiple supply crates hold weapons and materials worth looting after clearing the camp.

Enemies

Yiga Footsoldier
Yiga Blademaster
Yiga Decoy Owl

Loot

Mighty Bananas x10
Eightfold Blade
Duplex Bow
Zonaite x20

Akkala Depths Yiga Outpost

Akkala Depths

Difficulty: 3/5

A heavily fortified multi-level Yiga stronghold in the Akkala Depths. Archers are positioned on elevated platforms with overlapping sight lines, making direct assault costly. Stealth is strongly recommended — use Puffshroom smoke screens to advance unseen. Clearing the archers first opens a safe path to the interior supply caches and treasure chests.

Enemies

Yiga Footsoldier
Yiga Blademaster
Yiga Archer

Loot

Mighty Bananas x15
Windcleaver
Phrenic Bow
Zonaite x30

Gerudo Depths Yiga Fortress

Gerudo Depths

Difficulty: 4/5

The largest Yiga stronghold in the Depths. Multi-room fortress with traps, pit falls, and a Yiga Master boss. Clearing it yields significant rewards including rare weapons.

Enemies

Yiga Footsoldier
Yiga Blademaster
Yiga Master
Yiga Decoy Owl

Loot

Mighty Bananas x20
Windcleaver x2
Demon King's Bow
Large Zonaite x5

Hebra Depths Yiga Camp

Hebra Depths

Difficulty: 2/5

A compact Yiga outpost carved into the frozen Hebra Depths terrain. The extreme cold slows Yiga patrol cycles, creating longer safe windows for stealth movement between cover points. Approach from below using Ascend through the frozen floor. Two interior chests hold rare Depths materials alongside standard Yiga loot drops.

Enemies

Yiga Footsoldier
Yiga Archer

Loot

Mighty Bananas x8
Eightfold Longblade
Zonaite x15

Faron Depths Yiga Supply Depot

Faron Depths

Difficulty: 3/5

A logistics depot in the Faron Depths supplying weapons and materials to Yiga cells across the region. The main building stores crates that conceal multiple treasure chests — use Ultrahand to shift them and reveal the hidden rewards. The depot commander carries a rare Yiga weapon variant not found elsewhere in the immediate area.

Enemies

Yiga Footsoldier
Yiga Blademaster
Yiga Archer

Loot

Mighty Bananas x12
Demon Carver
Phrenic Bow
Zonaite x25
Mining Outposts

Abandoned Zonai mining operations scattered throughout the Depths. Essential for gathering Zonaite and rare materials.

Abandoned Gerudo Mine

Gerudo Depths

A former Zonai mining operation in the Gerudo Depths. Sandy terrain and heat make extended mining runs challenging. Rich in gem deposits alongside standard Zonaite.

Resources

Zonaite (moderate)

Large Zonaite

Topaz

Ruby

Hazards

Molduga-type enemies

Sand traps

Yiga scouts

Abandoned Lanayru Mine

Lanayru Depths

A partially flooded mining complex beneath Lanayru. Known for its Luminous Stone deposits that provide natural lighting. Diamonds can occasionally be found in deeper veins.

Resources

Zonaite (moderate)

Luminous Stone

Sapphire

Diamond (rare)

Hazards

Flooded tunnels

Like Likes

Gloom seepage

Abandoned Eldin Mine

Eldin Depths

A heat-intensive mining operation beneath Death Mountain. Requires flame-resistant armor. The lava provides natural lighting but makes navigation treacherous. Richest Zonaite deposits outside the Central Mine.

Resources

Zonaite (abundant)

Large Zonaite

Ruby

Flint

Hazards

Extreme heat

Lava flows

Fire Keese swarms

Abandoned Akkala Mine

Akkala Depths

An eastern mining outpost with extensive tunnel networks. Partially collapsed sections create a maze-like environment. Amber and Opal deposits supplement standard Zonaite yields.

Resources

Zonaite (moderate)

Large Zonaite

Amber

Opal

Hazards

Stalnox patrols

Collapsed tunnels

Horriblin clusters

Abandoned Hebra Mine

Hebra Depths

A frozen mining operation in the Hebra Depths. Ice formations contain trapped gems visible through the crystal. Extreme cold requires cold-resistant armor or warming meals.

Resources

Zonaite (moderate)

Sapphire

Diamond (very rare)

Ice-crystal formations

Hazards

Freezing temperatures

Ice Keese

Frost Gleeok territory

Key Depths Landmarks

Major points of interest across the Depths. Story locations, boss arenas, and navigation waypoints.

Great Abandoned Central Mine

story

(-805, -573, -503)

The beating heart of the Depths and the most important location for Zonai device progression. The Great Abandoned Central Mine houses Zonaite forges for smelting ore, Crystal Refineries for converting Crystallized Charges, and the only Energy Cell upgrade station — making it a mandatory destination for players who rely heavily on Zonai devices.

Required visit for Energy Cell upgrades. First major Depths destination for most players.

Gloom Lair (Beneath Hyrule Castle)

story

(-250, 85, -600)

The deepest point in the Depths, located directly beneath Hyrule Castle. This is where the Demon King was originally sealed and where the story's climax begins.

Central to the main story. Contains the path to the final boss encounter.

Spirit Temple

story

(-900, -400, -550)

An ancient Zonai sacred site deep in the Depths, directly connected to the Construct Factory above. Central to Mineru's questline — players must complete a series of Construct challenges here to restore Mineru's vehicle body and unlock the fifth Sage ability. Contains the most advanced Zonai machinery found anywhere in the Depths.

Required for unlocking the fifth Sage. Contains unique puzzle mechanics involving Zonai constructs.

Central Frox Arena

boss arena

(200, -100, -498)

A large open cavern where a standard Frox patrols. These massive frog-like creatures have Zonaite ore growing on their backs and can be mined after defeat.

Frox drop large amounts of Zonaite and rare materials. Farming Frox is one of the best ways to gather Zonaite quickly.

Obsidian Frox Hunting Ground

boss arena

(-3200, -1600, -516)

Home to the rare Obsidian Frox variant. This harder version drops higher-quality Zonaite and rare gems. The sandy terrain makes the fight more challenging.

Obsidian Frox are the best source of Large Zonaite and rare gems in the Depths.

Abandoned Zonai City

ruins

(1600, -2200, -501)

The largest Zonai ruin complex in the entire Depths — a sprawling ghost city of collapsed towers, open plazas, and sealed underground chambers. Dozens of treasure chests are hidden across its multiple levels, many containing Zonaite, Zonai devices, and rare materials. Expect heavy Gloom coverage and multiple enemy patrols throughout the complex.

One of the largest explorable ruins in the Depths. Contains lore about the Zonai civilization and valuable crafting materials.

Depths Coliseum

boss arena

(-630, -1330, -504)

A subterranean arena that mirrors the Coliseum Ruins on the surface above, but far more dangerous. Multiple tiers of increasingly powerful Gloom-infused enemies occupy each floor, culminating in a Gloom Lynel on the uppermost ring. Defeating all tiers rewards exceptional weapon drops and large quantities of Zonaite.

One of the hardest combat challenges in the Depths. Clearing all tiers yields premium Gloom weapons and rare materials.

Ancient Prison Ruins

ruins

(3500, 3000, -538)

Crumbling prison structures from an ancient era. Cells contain trapped enemies that break free when Link approaches. Multiple treasure chests hidden in warden quarters.

Unique dungeon-like experience in the Depths. Contains rare armor and weapon drops.

Phantom Ganon Corridor

boss arena

(-350, 300, -510)

A haunted Depths corridor where five consecutive Phantom Ganon encounters chain together with no rest between fights. Each Phantom drops the weapons of defeated Sages, making this the only reliable source of multiple sage-weapon drops per Blood Moon cycle. Bring maximum food and swap weapons frequently — Phantom Ganon disarms and shatters blades rapidly.

The ultimate Phantom Ganon challenge. Completing all five yields a full set of Gloom weapons and significant Poe rewards.

Zonai Relay Station

navigation

(2200, 900, -506)

A preserved Zonai transit hub with three fully operational mine cart rail lines connecting to distant Depths regions. Once the station's power cores are restored, the carts offer the fastest overland traversal in the Depths — far quicker than building vehicles. Each rail line terminates near a major landmark or Bargainer Statue worth visiting.

Fastest way to travel between Lanayru, Necluda, and Central Depths regions without using lightroot fast travel.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you navigate the Depths in Tears of the Kingdom?

The Depths mirror the surface map of Hyrule — Lightroots are located directly below surface shrines. Use Brightbloom Seeds (throw them ahead) to light your path. Activate Lightroots as fast travel points and to illuminate large areas. The surface map's topography is inverted underground: mountains become valleys and valleys become peaks.

What are Poes and what are they used for?

Poes are glowing blue spirit collectibles found only in the Depths. They come in three sizes: Small (worth 1), Medium (worth 5), and Large (worth 20). Trade them at Bargainer Statues for exclusive armor sets (Dark armor, Mystic armor), weapons, and rare materials you cannot get anywhere else.

How do you light up the Depths?

Three methods: (1) Throw or shoot Brightbloom Seeds to create temporary light sources. Large Brightbloom Seeds illuminate a wider area. (2) Activate Lightroots — each one permanently lights up a large surrounding area and serves as a fast travel point. (3) Fuse Brightbloom Seeds to arrows for long-range illumination. There are 120 Lightroots total to fully illuminate the Depths.

Are there shrines in the Depths?

No, there are no shrines in the Depths. However, there are 120 Lightroots which serve a similar purpose — they act as fast travel waypoints and illuminate the surrounding area. Each Lightroot is located directly below a corresponding surface shrine. The Depths instead contain Bargainer Statues, mining outposts, Yiga Clan hideouts, and boss arenas.

How do you cure Gloom damage in TotK?

Gloom permanently reduces your heart containers until cured. Cook Sunny meals using Sundelion or Sun Pumpkin ingredients — these are the only food items that restore Gloom-damaged hearts. Alternatively, return to the surface and stand in sunlight, or stand near an activated Lightroot to gradually restore Gloom hearts. Always bring 5+ Sunny meals before any Depths expedition.

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