How Blood Moon Works? – The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Abu Bakar Karim
By Abu Bakar Karim
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How Blood Moon Works? - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Learn all about the Blood Moon in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Enter the eerie realm of Hyrule in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Here, you will find the enigmatic Blood Moon that graces the night sky. Last time we saw it was in the Breathe of the Wild. This crimson spectacle seems to cast a haunting aura. Moreover, the dark energy feels like gushing a surge of dark energy.

The Blood Moon seems to revive the fallen foes in its wake. Well, there are some more stories behind it apart from just being a blood-red moon. In this guide, we will shed some light on when this ghastly event. You might face it quite several times if lucky enough. Enough blabbering; let’s get into the realm of the Blood Moon.

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How Does the Blood Moon Work in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom?

This recurring event, since the prequel Zelda: Breath of the Wild, presents players with a dark and eerie atmosphere. The crimson hue is accompanied by haunting music, and the awakening of the moon celebrates the spine-chilling energy until the very next dawn.

Now, you have to comprehend this situation precisely. The frequency of its appearance in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is not random. Instead, it follows a predictable pattern.

Blood Moon in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Blood Moon in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The Blood Moon in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom makes an appearance every 7 in-game days. If you convert that to real-time, in each game hour, a minute passes in real-time. With that in mind, calculate, and you will figure out that the Blood Moon appears approximately every 2 hours and 48 minutes, around 168 minutes. And the event gets triggered precisely at zero hour.

What are the Effects of The Blood Moon in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom?

There are multiple events that get triggered by the appearance of the Blood Moon.

Revival of the Fallen

When the Blood Moon graces Hyrule, all the foes you have previously slayed, like Stone Talus, Lynels, and many more, will be resurrected and ready to be confronted once again. However, this resurrection can be an ideal method for farming gems that can be sold for a good sum of Rupees.

However, keep note that if you are around the spawning zone of the foes, they might not get resurrected. To avoid that, get yourself away from these areas as soon as possible when the Blood Moon occurs and patiently wait for their revival.

Respawns of the Dropped Weapons

The Blood Moon also aids in a golden opportunity for resourceful adventurers that seek to weigh their armory more. Means, during this celestial occurrence in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, if you dropped or broke any weapons, they will make an appearance once again with the blessing of the Blood Moon.

With this opportunity, you can effectively farm and amass your desired weapons. Just at the time of the Blood Moon’s ascension, those weapons will return to their original positions. All you have to do is, collect those before the dawn seems near.

Massive Success in Cooking

Between the hours of 11:30 PM and 12:12 AM, the cooking gods will smile favorably upon the aspiring chefs. Means the Blood Moon in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom guarantees a 100% success rate.

Each of the dishes you prepare during this time will also level up in its effect, which unleashes an enhanced benefit. Moreover, the healing rate receives a substantial boost with an additional +3. On top of that, the dish’s effects are extended by 5 minutes.

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By Abu Bakar Karim Deputy Guide Editor
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AB Karim is the Deputy Editor of the Guide section at GameRiv. With an insatiable love for RPGs and a knack for puns, AB combines his passion for gaming with a professional touch. He has to polish every word with precision; otherwise, he will keep losing health bar. Keep that aside for now, and let's embark on epic quests and unravel mysteries with AB as your trusted guide. Prosst!