Gloom-Borne Illness
Side Adventure
CategoryThe Depths
RegionZora's Domain
DifficultyMedium
Steps4
Rewards4

Gloom-Borne Illness

The Depths
Zora's Domain
Difficulty: Medium
4 Steps

Adventure Overview

King Dorephan of Zora's Domain has fallen gravely ill from Gloom exposure. The only cure is a rare mineral called Gloom's Approach — found only in the deepest parts of The Depths beneath the Zora region. Journey into the dark to find the cure and save the Zora king.

Prerequisites

Reach Zora's Domain

Speak with Prince Sidon about the king's illness

Rewards

King Dorephan recovers

Zora King's Gift (Lightscale Trident upgrade materials)

Zora Sapphire x3

Sidon's gratitude — hint about Water Temple location

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

1

Diagnose the King

Visit King Dorephan in his hidden cave above Zora's Domain. He's been weakened by prolonged Gloom exposure from the Upheaval. A Zora healer explains the only cure: Gloom's Approach mineral from deep in the Depths.

2

Descend into the Lanayru Depths

Find the Zora's Domain chasm and descend into The Depths below Lanayru. The environment mirrors the surface Zora region but is dark, flooded in some areas, and filled with Gloom-infected aquatic enemies.

3

Find the Gloom Crystal

Navigate to the deepest section of the Lanayru Depths where a massive Gloom crystal formation glows a sickly purple. Defeat the Gloom Hands guarding it and break off a piece using a powerful weapon.

4

Return and Cure the King

Bring the Gloom's Approach mineral back to the Zora healer. She processes it into a curative elixir while you gather the secondary ingredients — 2 Sundelions and 1 Star Fragment. Administer the cure to King Dorephan.

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