Discover every Gloom Hand spawn location across Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Learn where to find these tough enemies or how to avoid them.
Alright, so you've run into those creepy Gloom Hands and maybe they've given you a bit of a scare? Don't worry, we've all been there! These guys, along with the Phantom Ganon that shows up after you beat them, have pretty set spawn points all over Hyrule. Knowing where they hang out is super helpful, whether you're looking to challenge them or just trying to steer clear.
The table below breaks down all the major regions and lists the specific spots within them where you can expect to find these Gloom-spitting horrors. Keep this handy, and you'll be much better prepared!
| Region | Locations |
| Central Hyrule | Passeri Greenbelt, Water Reservoir, West Hyrule Castle, North Hyrule Castle, Hyrule Castle Town Ruins, Hyrule Forest Park |
| Hyrule Ridge | Marrita Exchange Ruins, Lindor’s Brow, Seres Scablands |
| Tabantha Tundra | North Lomei Labyrinth |
| Herba | None |
| Great Hyrule Forest | Mekar Island |
| Eldin Mountains | Darunia Lake |
| Akkala | Tempest Gulch, Lomei Labyrinth Island, Ordorac Quarry, Akkala Citadel Ruins |
| Lanayru Great Springs | Tabahl Woods |
| Lanayru Wetlands | Sahasra Slope |
| Mount Lanayru | Lanayru Road - East Gate, Lanayru Range, Fir River |
| East Necluda | None |
| West Necluda | None |
| Faron | Taobab Grassland, Ibara Butte, Deya Lake, Deya Village Ruins, Rassla Lake |
| Hyrule Field | Great Plateau East Chasm, Kolomo Garrison Ruins, Hopper Pond |
| Gerudo Highlands | Great Cliff, Laparoh Mesa |
| Gerudo | None |
If you're still early in your journey and not quite ready to face them head-on, remember that running away is a totally valid strategy! These Gloom Hands are surprisingly fast, so having a horse can make your escape much easier. For those times you *do* want to fight, consider whipping up some gloom-resistant food or grabbing the Depths armor set. It'll give you a much better shot at surviving their nasty attacks.
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