Can you ascend from the depths?
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Yes, players can use Ascend to get out of the Depths in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but only in specific locations, such as large, upside-down pillar structures, which allow Link to reach the surface of Hyrule from there. The Ascend ability is limited to certain areas, making it impossible to Ascend out of the Depths in other areas, and players often have to rely on fast travel to previously discovered points on the surface, such as a Shrine or Tower location.
Exploring the Depths
The Depths are a vast underground area in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, offering a lot of insight into Hyrule’s lore and providing players with a unique opportunity to explore and discover new things.
Related FAQs
The following FAQs provide additional information about the Depths and Ascending from them:
- What is the point of the depths in Totk?: The mystery of the Depths is a big expansion on Hyrule’s lore, offering a lot of insight players didn’t have in the previous game, and exploring the lore of these mysterious caves is how players are initially introduced to them.
- Can you ascend through light root?: Unfortunately, you can’t just Ascend most of the time right from the Lightroot to the Shrine directly above, but you can reference the Depths map to find a missing Shrine you haven’t reached and vice versa.
- What happens when you complete the depths?: After you’ve completed the initial Depths main quest and gone on to investigate and complete at least one of the Regional Phenomena, you can return to grab an additional quest to seek out the mystery of a mural depicting statues pointing to something.
- What’s the LONGEST FALL Possible in Tears of the Kingdom?: The longest fall possible in Tears of the Kingdom is from the sky to the Depths.
- Are the depths as big as Hyrule?: The Depths are essentially the same size as the surface, with new materials, monsters, and locations, making it a massive area to explore.
- What is the reward of 120 Lightroot?: After you activate all 120 Lightroots in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you’ll receive the Dispelling Darkness Medal, which slightly illuminates the Depths and provides a clear view of the surroundings.
- Is there a shrine above every Lightroot?: Each Lightroot has a corresponding Shrine that can be found directly above it on the surface, and the name of each Lightroot is just its corresponding Shrine’s name backwards.
- What happens when you find all Lightroots?: Finding all 120 Lightroots in Tears of the Kingdom rewards players with the Dispelling Darkness Medal, which slightly illuminates the Depths and provides a clear view of the surroundings.
- Is there gloom armor in Tears of the Kingdom?: There is a set of Gloom-resistant armor in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but it is a serious slog to get it, and players need to understand Bargainer Statues and Poes to obtain it.
- Are the depths worth exploring Zelda?: Players who ignore exploring the Depths will also miss the chance to score some rare treasure, and there are plenty of rare weapons and armor pieces to be found in the Depths.
- Are the depths optional Tears of the Kingdom?: Aside from very few main or side quests, you’re actually rarely asked to explore the Depths, making much of it an entirely optional adventure that you can come and go to as you please.
- When should I explore the depths?: The Depths can be explored at any level, though it’s suggested to have at least 5 hearts and 1.5 stamina wheels before really exploring beyond the initial quest from Josha.
- Can you get out of the depths without teleporting?: There are sections of the Depths where you can use Ascend to escape to the surface, but some drops into the Depths are a one-way ticket without teleporting.
- Do you get anything for completing the depths map?: After you activate all 120 Lightroots in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you’ll receive the Dispelling Darkness Medal, and you’ll also get light down in the Depths and a complete Depths map on your Purah Pad.
- How many Lightroots are in Tears of the Kingdom?: In total, there are 120 Lightroots in Tears of the Kingdom, which corresponds directly with the number of Shrines on the surface.