Gloom
(Redirected from Hardcore of Darkness)
In BTW, you cannot explore caves or dark areas without lighting up your path.
Mechanics
Any zone with a light level of zero will appear pitch black, regardless of your gamma settings.
If you remain in darkness for too long you will accumulate status effects that will impede your ability to function, making you increasingly more weak and uncomfortable the longer you stay in Gloom, until you eventually die eaten by the Grue.
Gloom nights will happen every 8 days, on the new moon. Upon creation of a new world, the player will start on a full moon phase, giving them 5 days to prepare. Gloom nights can also happen when the moonlight is low while it's raining.
Detrimental Effects
| Description | Cause | Additional Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Gloom | standing in darkness | 50% multiplier to mining speed and movement |
| Dread | 1 minute in darkness | Wolf growl sounds |
| Terror | 2 minutes in darkness | Start taking half a heart of damage at random intervals |
