Gloom is a new status condition in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom that lowers the maximum amount of health Link can have. It’s one of the worst effects since it makes Link less durable and causes him to die in fewer hits, forcing players to be more cautious and calculated.
What makes it worse, though, is it’s often inflicted in TOTK areas overrun by malice, which are extra dangerous. You really feel the pressure when being swarmed by troublesome enemies or facing a particularly strong enemy capable of burning through a lot of your health with each attack.
The good news is the effect of Gloom doesn’t have to be permanent. There is a way to cure Gloom, and it’s a breeze to do once you know how to do it and where to find the items required.
How to heal cracked hearts from Gloom in Tears of the Kingdom
The first time I ventured onto the Sky Islands, I saw Sundelions everywhere. They’re a new type of plant that only grows at high altitudes, providing them plenty of sunlight. I grabbed a bunch because I figured they’d come in handy. It turns out, I was right. Sundelions are the key ingredient to curing Gloom.
If you’re unsure what Sundelions look like, check out our screenshot in the gallery above.
To cure Gloom all you need to do is throw Sundelions into a dish when cooking, and when you eat that meal, it will restore all of Link’s cracked hearts. It seems like the sunlight-soaked plant’s restorative properties are too strong for even the most miserable status condition.
Related: How to defeat Gloom Hands in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Where to find Sundelions in Tears of the Kingdom
I’d recommend stockpiling Sundelions whenever you visit any of the Sky Islands. That way, you’ve always got some ready-to-go whenever Gloom strikes again throughout your playthrough. To reach them, launch from one of the many Skyview Towers scattered across the map and aim for the floating islands. You can also find them at the Forgotten Temple, which is accessible from Lindor’s Brow Skyview Tower.
You’d be surprised how often you’ll wish you had them, so don’t hesitate to grab a lot.
How to add Gloom Resistance in Tears of the Kingdom
You can also use the Dark Clump item while cooking to add Gloom Resistance, which prevents you from being inflicted by Gloom for a little while after consumption. It won’t cure it if you already have it, though.
