Absolute Darkness Announcement Message

"The Depths grow darker..."

Overview

Absolute Darkness is an event that occurs randomly at any time and exclusively in The Depths. The outset is signaled by a blaring noise, followed by a total loss of light. A yellow pool emitting a bright yellow light is then spawned somewhere in the waters of The Depths. The pool is where a player may catch Ancient Depth Serpent and is the only place where it can be caught. This event also boosts luck by an unknown percentage.

Minutes before the event's finale, the pool may disappear. So, it is recommended players are equipped with a Fish Radar to quickly find it. Note that it may also stay even after the event ends.

This event is not manifestable. Using Sundial Totem to speed up the celestial cycle has no effect, as the event can happen at any random time, no matter if it's day or night.

Abundance locations

List of possible Absolute Darkness locations within The Depths. It is speculated there are specific locations or at least areas which Absolute Darkness spawns, due to being seen in the same spot more than once.Coordinates that have been taken but don't have an image:
  • X: 1043, Y: -750, Z: 1061

Notes

  • Due to The Absolute Darkness being very dark, it is highly recommended to either have a Lantern that can be bought from the Lantern Keeper, or to turn on the "Higher Brightness" setting under accessibility to increase visibility.
    • The player's screen is dimmed significantly or slightly, depending on the time of day.
    • Sundial Totems cannot spawn this event.
Events Navigation
Events Lantern Keeper • Aurora Borealis • Travelling Merchant • Lucky Pool • Night of the Fireflies • Night of the Luminous • Shiny Surge • Mutation Surge • Shark Hunt • Strange Whirlpool • Fish Abundance • Absolute Darkness • Moonlit Mirage • Weather Buffs • Megalodon Hunt • Eclipse • Meteor • Nuke • Avalanche • Sunken Chests
Seasonal Events Ingredient Hunt • Frightful Pool