Exploring the subterranean landscape of Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom presents unique hazards, most notably the corruption known as Gloom. To withstand these dangers, players often search for specialized gear that mitigates health loss. The Hood of the Depths serves as an essential headpiece within the Depths armor set, providing targeted resistance against Gloom damage.
How to Unlock the Hood of the Depths
Unlocking the Hood of the Depths requires interacting with the mysterious Bargainer Statues hidden across the map. Players must first speak with the small Bargainer Statue located at the Lookout Landing research post to begin trading Poes. Finding additional large Bargainer Statues in the Depths expands the inventory available for purchase.
The Hood of the Depths becomes available after discovering a specific number of Bargainer Statues during your underground exploration. Once unlocked, players can purchase the headpiece directly from any active Bargainer Statue using Poes collected throughout the subterranean realm. Checking daily gaming news often reveals effective routes for gathering Poes and locating every statue efficiently.
Base Stats and Gloom Resistance Effect
The Hood of the Depths offers a base defense rating of 3 when initially acquired, providing basic physical protection alongside its main utility. Its primary strength lies in its innate Gloom Resistance modifier, which provides Link with temporary virtual hearts. These extra hearts absorb Gloom corruption before your actual health pool is affected.
When wearing the piece, the Gloom resistance effect gradually restores its protection after remaining on clean ground for a short duration. Combining this hood with the armor and gaiters of the Depths maximizes the total resistance pool available. This setup allows players to navigate Gloom-covered terrain and fight Gloom-infused enemies with far greater confidence.
Bargainer Statue Locations and Poe Costs
To acquire the Hood of the Depths, players must offer Poes to the Bargainer Statues scattered beneath Hyrule. The Hood specifically costs 300 Poes, making it accessible once players harvest enough glowing spirits from the ground. Collecting Poes is straightforward, as they naturally illuminate the dark paths of the underworld.
Players can locate Bargainer Statues by paying Poes to the Lookout Landing statue for map markers or by exploring key landmarks underground. Major statues are typically situated near massive stone structures, often directly beneath surface Goddess Statues. Reaching at least two Bargainer Statues is required before the Hood appears in the shop vendor list.
Upgrading the Hood of the Depths at Great Fairies
Like many headpieces in Tears of the Kingdom, the Hood of the Depths can be upgraded at Great Fairy Fountains to increase its defense rating. Enhancing the hood requires specific materials found predominantly in the Depths, such as Deep Fireflies and Dark Clumps. Each tier upgrade significantly improves physical protection while preserving the vital Gloom resistance trait.
At higher upgrade levels, the full Depths set grants a set bonus known as Gloom Attack Resistance. This bonus offers even stronger protection against damage sustained from Gloom-based combat encounters. Investing resources into upgrading this headpiece ensures long-term viability during late-game exploration and challenging boss encounters.
