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Where to Use Dark Clumps?
Tears of the Kingdom introduced never-before-seen materials that can be farmed from enemies both new and old. One example is the Dark Clump, which is a lump of substance that can only be found from a specific enemy. Players will want to farm handfuls of these if they intend on upgrading armor or cooking meals with gloom-resistance.
Exploring Tears of the Kingdom's Depths is dangerous without armor/buffs that will protect Link from the effects of gloom. However, there are only two ways of obtaining Dark Clumps, making them somewhat rare.
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Defeat Gloom Spawns & Phantom Ganon
Link can get Dark Clumps from defeating Gloom Spawns (Gloom Hands). The best way to deal with Gloom Hands is to fuse Bomb Flowers to arrows or use materials that have AoE, like elemental Chuchu Jelly. Gloom Hands tend to spawn in dark areas such as caves, but there are some exceptions. Here are a few of their spawn locations:
- Kolomo Garrison Ruins
- Lost Woods Depths
- Lindor's Brow Cave
- Akkala Citadel Ruins
- Hyrule Castle Docks
- Great Deku Tree Chasm
Sometimes when Gloom Hands are defeated, they will spawn Phantom Ganon. While Gloom Hands can be taken out with a handful of Bomb Flower arrows, Phantom Ganon can be a challenge - especially for new players. For one, a puddle of gloom follows him wherever he walks, making it difficult for Link to move without losing hearts.
The best way to defeat Phantom Ganon is to trigger Flurry Rushes. Time Link's dodge or parry right before Phantom Ganon attacks. If done properly, time will slow down and players can tap Y-button to strike. It may also be easier to fight this mini boss when players have a Sage Spirit with them.
Whether Link defeats Gloom Spawn/Hands or Phantom Ganon, they both drop Dark Clumps.
Like every other monster and most treasure chests, Gloom Spawns and, by extension, Phantom Ganon, will respawn every Blood Moon. Players can hasten the Blood Moon by defeating a handful of enemies in one area. Otherwise, a Blood Moon will occur naturally at the end of a seven-day cycle at 12:00am in-game.
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Buy Dark Clumps from Bargainer Statues
The second way of getting Dark Clumps is to buy them from the Bargainer Statues for 10 Poes. There's a Bargainer Statue at Lookout Landing, but there are six Bargainer Statues in The Depths. Dark Clumps are available as soon as Link speaks to his first Bargainer Statue. He can farm Poes from The Depths.
Where to Use Dark Clumps?
Dark Clumps are required for upgrading The Depths Set to level 2. Players will need x5 Dark Lumps per Depths armor. The Depths Armor gives Link some Gloom Resistance, but the armor's Set Bonus gives him Gloom Attack Resist. Thus, players may want to keep x15 Dark Clumps to get the entire Set to level 2 for the Set Bonus.
Those that already have an upgraded Depths Set can instead use Dark Clumps for cooking. The Dark Clump essentially functions the same as the Monster Extract material. It's added to a recipe to give the meal a Gloom Resistance effect. This is useful to have for those that may be lacking any gloom armor in their inventory.
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Dark Clump Recipes
The duration of Gloom Resistance can be extended if players add more than one Dark Clump in their recipe (if possible). Players can cook meals at fires with cooking pots or by using one of the Portable Cooking Pots from the Zonai Dispensers. Here are the meals that can be made from Dark Clumps:
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Warding Dark Rice Ball | - Dark Clump
- Hylian Rice
- Rock Salt
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Warding Dark Curry | - Dark Clump
- Hylian Rice
- Goron Spice
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Warding Dark Soup | - Dark Clump
- Fresh Milk
- Tabantha Wheat
- Goat Butter
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Warding Dark Stew | - Dark Clump
- Fish (Any)
- Meat (Any)
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Warding Dark Cake | - Dark Clump
- Cane Sugar
- Tabantha Wheat
- Goat Butter
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Fried Wild Greens | |
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Keep in mind that cooking a Dark Clump by itself will result in Dubious Food, which has no effects and will only restore one heart. Thus, unlike fruits or meats, Dark Clump needs to be added to a recipe in order to get the Gloom Resistance.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is available for Nintendo Switch.
FAQs
Dark Clumps are unique because they can't be found in the world naturally. You can only get Dark Clumps by trading Poes with the Bargainer Statues. There are six of these statues in total around The Depths. One Dark Clump costs 10 Poes when traded, but the Statues offer a full menu of other items for sale as well.
Where to find dark clumps in Tears of the Kingdom? ›
Dark Clump can be obtained by defeating Gloom Spawn or Phantom Ganon. It can also be bought from Bargainer Statues for 10 Poes each. When used in cooking with other food ingredients, it grants the Gloom Resistance effect. The level of resistance is determined by the amount of Dark Clump in the recipe.
Are dark clumps for food or elixirs? ›
Like others have already said, it's strictly used in preparing food. As long as there's room for a dark clump or two in the recipe, you can make just about anything into a gloom resistant meal.
How to resist gloom totk? ›
Cooking the Dark Rice Ball recipe in Tears of the Kingdom will provide Link with some high-level Gloom Resistance. This recipe is relatively simple and requires some Rock Salt, Hylian Rice, and one to three Dark Clumps. Players looking for a bigger Gloom Resistance buff should add as many Dark Clumps as they can.
What is the dark clump weapon? ›
Dark Clump in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is an item that can be consumed or used in cooking meals to boost health, stamina, or add temporary status effects. When cooked, the Dark Clump offers Gloom Resistance. When fused with a weapon it gives the following Attack Power Bonus: Sword: +1 Attack Power.
How to get more dark clumps? ›
Dark Clumps are unique because they can't be found in the world naturally. You can only get Dark Clumps by trading Poes with the Bargainer Statues. There are six of these statues in total around The Depths. One Dark Clump costs 10 Poes when traded, but the Statues offer a full menu of other items for sale as well.
Is there gloom resistant armor in TotK? ›
The Depths Set is an armor collection in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom that makes the wearer resistant to Gloom.
How to make dark curry in Tears of the Kingdom? ›
Dark Curry can be made in a lit Cooking Pot from Dark Clump, Hylian Rice and Goron Spice and an ingredient with a conflicting effect, such as Ice Fruit. Cooking a Dark Clump, Hylian Rice, and Goron Spice together will yield Warding Dark Curry, so a fifth ingredient is needed to cancel out the Warding effect.
How to prevent gloom damage in Tears of the Kingdom? ›
Prevent Gloom Damage With The Depths Armor Set
The Depths armor set is a great way to prevent any potential Gloom damage, as it essentially adds another blue Heart that can be filled with Gloom, rather than taking one of your own. This armor set is made of the following pieces.
Does Gloom Resistance work against Ganondorf? ›
If you cook Sundelions into a meal, the food won't just heal you; it will also clear corruption away from your heart containers. You can also load up on foods that resist gloom, though it won't work against Ganondorf's attacks, only the effect of standing in the gloom on the arena floor.
The player needs two full Stamina Wheels to draw the Master Sword, which steadily drain throughout the midair struggle. As food and potions cannot contribute here, this means that Link will need to obtain five Stamina Vessels to add to the single Wheel he starts the game with.
Where can I find a dark clump? ›
Dark Clumps can be obtained for 10 Poes each at Bargainer Statues, who can all sell Link a maximum of 10, and can be sold to other shop-vendors in Hyrule for 5 Rupees. They are also dropped upon defeating Gloom Spawn and/or Phantom Ganons.
What to do with dark clumps in Tears of the Kingdom? ›
Where to Use Dark Clumps? Dark Clumps are required for upgrading The Depths Set to level 2. Players will need x5 Dark Lumps per Depths armor. The Depths Armor gives Link some Gloom Resistance, but the armor's Set Bonus gives him Gloom Attack Resist.
How to cook sundelion totk? ›
Sundelions can only be cooked over a traditional cooking pot or a Zonai Portable Pot. Roasting them over an open flame will cause them to burn, rendering them useless.
How to make dark rice balls totk? ›
Tears of the Kingdom
Warding Dark Rice Ball can be cooked in a lit Cooking Pot using Dark Clump, Hylian Rice and Rock Salt. If an ingredient with a different effect is added, the effects will cancel out and leave the result as plain Dark Rice Ball or similar once cooked.
Who sells Goron Spice Totk? ›
Goron Spice can be purchased from the Goron Gusto Shop in Goron City. Alternatively, it's sold by the travelling merchant Yammo near the Tabantha Great Bridge. It is made of several different spices, and the initial wave of spiciness turns into sweetness.
