Exploring the underground realm in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom presents unique environmental hazards, with Gloom being the most persistent threat to your survival. Navigating through dark corridors and fighting corrupted enemies can quickly deplete Link's maximum health pool if you are unprepared. Equipping the Tunic of the Depths offers essential resistance against this dark substance, allowing adventurers to explore deeper underground with confidence.
How to Unlock the Tunic of the Depths
Acquiring the Tunic of the Depths requires interacting with the mysterious Bargainer Statues hidden across Hyrule and its underground region. Players must first discover at least two Bargainer Statues to unlock this specific armor piece in the vendor shop. You can offer Poes, which are blue spirit flames scattered across the underworld, to purchase the tunic for 150 Poes.
Bargainer Statue Locations and Poe Collection
The easiest starting location to begin your search is the initial Bargainer Statue residing inside Lookout Landing. Interacting with this statue allows you to exchange Poes for hints regarding the locations of its larger brethren residing beneath the surface. By offering extra Poes, the statue marks additional underground statues on your map, making it much easier to reach the requirement for unlocking the complete armor set.
Armor Stats and Gloom Resistance Effect
The Tunic of the Depths provides a base defense value of 3 and features a unique Gloom Resistance perk. This effect grants Link temporary protection hearts that absorb Gloom damage before his actual health takes a hit. Resting on clean ground allows these protective hearts to recharge automatically, making extended mining runs far safer.
Upgrading the Depths Armor Set
To maximize the defensive capabilities of the tunic, players can visit Great Fairies across Hyrule for upgrades. Enhancing the armor requires specific subterranean materials, including Deep Fireflies, Dark Clumps, and various Frox items dropped by subterranean bosses. Fully upgrading the entire set unlocks additional stat bonuses, solidifying it as one of the best gear choices for underground exploration.
