Introduced in Tears of the Kingdom, Gloom is directly tied to the story, as it spreads across Hyrule when Ganondorf is resurrected. Narratively, Gloom is the reason that Link returns to his original ...

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is filled to the brim with danger, but few things can be as scary as the ever-encroaching Gloom. This red-and-black substance is littered nearly everywhere in ...

First things first, it’s important to note a few things that are unique about Gloom Hands (aka Gloom Spawn). Basically, much like the red puddles of Gloom that are infesting the lands of Hyrule, ...

While some weapons, like the Master Sword, tie into Tears of the Kingdom’s overarching narrative, others are simply useful weapons to pick up and equip for certain quests and scenarios. That’s where ...

In Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, there is a new way to make Link’s life and fights more challenging. This new status effect, Gloom, reduces Link’s health capacity and decreases his durability and ...

As you explore Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you may notice out of place pools of gloom on the surface. As you approach each of them, you’ll see a group of dark hands with an ...

Gloom damage happens over time if you stand in the reddish-black Gloom puddles or if you take hits from enemies with a reddish glow all over. You will see your hearts ...