You Better Save All Those Sundelion Recipes In Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom

At first glance, Sundelions are a seemingly run-of-the-mill resource in — but as it turns out, they're far more valuable than they appear, and Link should make a conscious effort not to waste them. Of course, being an open-world game just like its predecessor, players are free to tackle the game however they please, and that applies to how items are used. However, for those who want to walk the path of least resistance and beat as effortlessly as possible, Sundelions — and the recipes they're used for — should not be squandered.

After all, is inherently much more difficult than For one, enemies have more health, and they dish out far more powerful attacks. The Sky Islands and the Depths are both also incredibly dangerous regions in their own rights; one wrong step on the Sky Islands can send Link tumbling to his death if he doesn't have enough stamina, and the Depths are full of formidable monsters and Gloom, a substance which reduces Link's health on contact, preventing him from healing as he normally could. Luckily, Sundelions can help players traverse the difficulties of (and Gloom in particular).

In, Sundelions are a type of Wild Green with a special, invaluable property — being able to combat the effects of Gloom. No other ingredient can achieve such an effect, which naturally makes them one of the game's most powerful resources. Since they cannot be eaten raw, the main use for Sundelions falls into cooking «Sunny» recipes, which can bring out the Gloom-healing effects of the shiny, golden flowers. In fact, the «Gloom-Borne Illness» side quest in is a strong testament to its restorative properties. The «Sunny Veggie Porridge» that Link creates for the bedridden resident of Kakariko village Nanna heals her instantly.