PEAK: The Final Ascent brings the final two biomes, with the first you’ll face being that of the GLOOM. The GLOOM biome is after ALPINE/MESA, and you’ll be faced with an ocean of drowzy fog, ghosts, frogs, and plenty of other hazards that might end your run unless you know how to counter the surprises in store. Luckily for you, we’ve suffered in GLOOM long enough to know how to escape and safely enter THE CITADEL biome, and you can too with the guide below!
GLOOM Biome Hazards in PEAK
The Drowsy Sleep-Inducing Fog
When you enter the GLOOM, the first thing you will notice is the ocean of fog beneath you. This is how you cross through the biome, but being inside the fog will slowly build up the sleep effect. In order to remove the sleep effect, you can either resurface out of the fog by climbing the rocks and trees above, or by using Candlesticks, Faeri Lanterns, Cure Alls, and Fortified Milk.
Use Candlesticks & Belltowers
The Candlestick can be found in Luggage and is used to remove the sleep effect. You can turn the Candlestick on, and it will remain active for 30 seconds. Outside of Candlesticks, you can also use Belltowers, which are scattered around the map. These work the same as Candlesticks, but have a much wider range.
Burn up the Ghosts
GLOOM also has ghosts! These monsters will occasionally appear, and you will have to listen out for the whirring sounds. Once you hear them, immediately turn around to see a giant ghost. You won’t want to get hit by the ghost, as it explodes and causes the cold effect. However, you can use the Candlestick and the Belltowers to burn up the ghosts, which also unlocks the Exorcist badge!
Watch Out For Frogs
Frogs are another threat in the GLOOM, and they can be found in the swampland areas by lily pads and the water. You should avoid the frogs entirely, as they cannot be defeated like the ghosts. If caught by a frog, it won’t kill you, but it will attack you with its tongue, which causes damage and causes you to ragdoll.
Best Items for Gloom in PEAK
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Items |
Why They’re Useful |
How to Get |
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Cure All |
Can instantly heal whoever drinks it, providing restored hunger and removing any negative status ailments like the sleep effect. |
Ancient Idol/Ancient Luggage |
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Faerie Lantern |
The Faerie Lantern heals all status effects, burns up ghosts, and completely stops the sleepy effect on the stamina bar. |
Ancient Idol/Ancient Luggage |
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Fortified Milk |
Fortified Milk gives you a short period of damage immunity, so the sleep effect won’t harm you. |
Luggage |
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Rope Cannon |
You can escape the drowzy fog by shooting it at the trees above so you can hang out while you wait for the effect to leave your stamina bar. |
Luggage |
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Candlestick |
Removes the sleep effect and burns up ghosts, but it doesn’t last forever! |
Luggage |
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Glider |
Cross large horizontal gaps from high-up areas and the fog (You can also get the Hang Gliding badge by using it). |
Luggage |
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Jetpack |
Fly out of the fog for a temporary breather to avoid the sleep effect. |
Luggage |
GLOOM Biome Tips & Tricks
- Resurface on the rocks and trees above the fog so you can see where to go next.
- Avoid the iron fences, as they damage you if you try to climb over them.
- Use Candlesticks to kill ghosts and avoid the sleep effect.
- Watch out for the frogs, as they can fling you away, which won’t cause damage, but will waste your time!
- Light Belltowers so you know where you’ve been.
- Follow Stone Scouts to locate items and Belltowers.
- Released
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June 16, 2025
- Developer(s)
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Landcrab
- Publisher(s)
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Aggro Crab, Landfall
