Last Updated: August 14, 2026
Finding all five Belltowers in Gloom sounds simple until the fog starts hiding everything around you.
The biggest problem isn't ringing the first bell. It's usually finding the last one.
Gloom's layout can change, visibility is poor, and it is easy to circle back through areas you've already searched. You may also encounter more than five Belltowers during a run, so don't assume that five is necessarily the total number on your particular map.
The good news is that you only need to ring five Belltowers in the same Gloom expedition to complete the Bellringer badge.
This guide explains how to search Gloom systematically, recognize Belltower locations, find the missing fifth bell, and complete Bellringer without wasting an entire run.
Table of Contents
- ➜ Quick Answer: How Many Belltowers Do You Need?
- ➜ How the Gloom Belltower Objective Works
- ➜ PEAK Gloom Belltower Locations
- ➜ How to Find the Fifth Belltower
- ➜ How to Recognize a Belltower
- ➜ Bellringer Badge Requirement
- ➜ Best Way to Search Gloom
- ➜ Gloom Navigation Tips
- ➜ Big Ghost and Candle Tips
- ➜ Bellringer Solo Strategy
- ➜ Bellringer Co-op Strategy
- ➜ What If You Find More Than Five Belltowers?
- ➜ Common Belltower Mistakes
- ➜ Bellringer Badge Quick Checklist
- ➜ Gloom Belltower FAQ
- ➜ Final Gloom Belltower Strategy
Quick Answer: How Many Belltowers Do You Need?
You need to ring five Belltowers during a single Gloom expedition to complete the Bellringer badge.
If you discover a sixth or even another Belltower during your run, that's fine. You don't need to ring every tower you encounter once the five required bells have been activated.
The important part is completing all five during the same expedition.
How the Gloom Belltower Objective Works
The Bellringer challenge is straightforward:
The difficult part is navigation.
Gloom's heavy fog makes it easy to:
- Miss structures that are nearby
- Walk past a Belltower without noticing it
- Lose track of previously searched areas
- Take unnecessary detours
- Accidentally repeat the same route
- Run out of stamina while searching
That's why the best strategy isn't simply to run around until you hear or see a bell. You need to search Gloom in sections.
Don't confuse the badge requirement with the number of towers that can appear on a particular map. You only need five for Bellringer. If your run contains additional Belltowers, they can simply be ignored once you've completed the requirement.
PEAK Gloom Belltower Locations
There isn't one permanent set of coordinates that you should memorize.
Instead, use terrain, structures, elevation, and unexplored sections of the map to locate the towers.
The most reliable approach is to divide Gloom into search areas.
Belltower #1 — Search Near the Gloom Entrance
Start by thoroughly checking the area around your initial Gloom route. Don't immediately sprint toward the next major section.
Look for:
- Elevated structures
- Stone formations
- Open areas surrounded by fog
- Narrow paths leading away from the main route
- Structures that stand above the surrounding terrain
The first Belltower is often easier to locate because you haven't yet become disoriented by the fog.
Belltower #2 — Sweep One Side of the Map
Once you've located your first tower, choose one side of Gloom and systematically search it. Don't zigzag randomly between the left and right sides.
For example:
or:
The exact route can change, but the important thing is to avoid searching the same terrain twice.
Look above you — A Belltower can be surprisingly easy to miss when you're focused on the ground. Before leaving an area, look for elevated structures and silhouettes through the fog.
Belltower #3 — Check the Central Sections
After completing one side of the map, move toward the central areas. This is where the fog can become particularly deceptive.
A structure that appears far away may actually be only a short climb from your current position. Likewise, a route that looks like it leads directly toward a tower may turn into a dead end.
Use elevation to your advantage
If you find a safe ridge or elevated platform, stop there. Instead of immediately climbing down, scan the surrounding area. A higher viewpoint can reveal:
- Tower silhouettes
- Stone structures
- Alternate routes
- Previously missed paths
- Safe crossings
This is often much faster than exploring every path at ground level.
Belltower #4 — Search the Unexplored Side
Once you've found three towers, resist the temptation to follow the same route again. At this point, identify which major section of Gloom you haven't searched properly. Then commit to that area.
A simple mental system works well:
Once a section has been thoroughly checked, consider it finished. If you keep returning to the same area because it looks familiar through the fog, you're wasting time.
Belltower #5 — The Last-Bell Search
This is where most Bellringer attempts become frustrating.
You've already found four. You know the badge needs five. And suddenly Gloom seems to contain absolutely nothing.
The solution is to stop searching randomly.
Use this method
- Return to a recognizable landmark. Find a location you know you've already visited.
- Identify your four completed tower areas. Think about where each bell was located.
- Choose the largest unexplored sector. Don't revisit the areas you've already cleared.
- Gain elevation. Find a safe high point and scan the fog.
- Search isolated routes. Check: side ridges, small platforms, dead-end-looking paths, areas behind large structures, routes that appear disconnected from the main climb.
- Search toward the next major transition. If you're approaching the end of Gloom, don't ignore the terrain on the sides of your route. The fifth tower may be somewhere you've simply never had a reason to visit.
How to Find the Fifth Belltower
If you've already found four, this is the most important section of the guide.
Don't start over
Finding four Belltowers means you've already completed most of the difficult work. Instead of abandoning the run, change your search method.
Use the "three-zone" system
Divide the remaining map into:
- Zone A — Already searched. Don't return unless necessary.
- Zone B — Partially searched. Revisit this area from a different elevation.
- Zone C — Never searched. This should be your priority.
The missing tower is much more likely to be in an area you haven't properly explored than directly beside one you've already rung.
Search From High Ground
This is one of the best ways to deal with Gloom's visibility.
When possible:
- Find a safe elevated position.
- Stop moving.
- Let the fog and environment become easier to read.
- Look for tower silhouettes.
- Identify the next route.
- Move only after you've chosen a destination.
This is much safer than sprinting through the fog hoping to stumble across the bell.
Don't Assume the Fifth Tower Is Far Away
Another common mistake is assuming that the missing Belltower must be at the opposite end of Gloom. It may be closer than you think.
The problem is often line of sight, not distance. A tower hidden behind a ridge, rock formation, ruined structure, change in elevation, or dense fog can be practically invisible from the route you're currently following.
Try approaching familiar areas from another direction before declaring them empty.
How to Recognize a Belltower
Once you know what you're looking for, the search becomes considerably easier.
Look for the distinctive tower structure and its bell interaction point.
Because Gloom's fog reduces visibility, don't rely entirely on seeing the entire structure. Instead, watch for:
- Tall silhouettes
- Vertical structures
- Elevated wooden or stone sections
- Unusual structures above the surrounding terrain
- Bell-related interaction points
Use landmarks instead of exact coordinates
A fixed coordinate isn't very useful if the map layout changes.
A better mental note is:
rather than:
That approach also makes the guide more useful when the terrain changes between runs.
Bellringer Badge Requirement
Bellringer
Requirement: Ring five Belltowers during a single Gloom expedition.
Reward: Bellringer Hat
You don't need to complete the challenge across multiple runs. All five must be completed within the same expedition.
What counts?
- Finding a tower doesn't count.
- Walking past one doesn't count.
- You need to actually ring the Belltower and complete the interaction.
Once the fifth required bell has been activated, the Bellringer badge should trigger.
Best Way to Search Gloom
If you're specifically entering Gloom to complete Bellringer, don't treat the biome like a normal climb. Use a deliberate search pattern.
Step 1 — Establish your starting direction. As soon as you enter Gloom, decide which side you're going to search first.
Step 2 — Ring the first tower. Once you find it, mentally mark the surrounding terrain.
Step 3 — Continue in one direction. Avoid immediately crossing back over the same ground.
Step 4 — Search from elevation. Use safe high points to improve visibility.
Step 5 — Keep track of your count. Think: 1 / 5 → 2 / 5 → 3 / 5 → 4 / 5 → 5 / 5
Step 6 — Save the final search for unexplored terrain. If you have four, don't repeatedly revisit the same three locations.
Step 7 — Leave once you've completed the objective. Once Bellringer triggers, you don't need to keep searching for additional Belltowers.
Gloom Navigation Tips
Use a Light Source
Visibility is one of Gloom's biggest problems. Items that improve your ability to see can make exploration much easier. The Faerie Lantern is particularly useful for navigating dark areas, while the Candle has an additional purpose when dealing with the Big Ghost.
Don't Waste Stamina Searching
Gloom can tempt you into constant climbing and jumping. That's dangerous.
If you're searching for a tower, don't burn your entire stamina bar simply to reach a suspicious-looking ledge. Instead:
The same approach that keeps you alive during a normal ascent works especially well in Gloom.
Use the Compass
When the environment becomes visually confusing, navigation tools become much more valuable. If you have access to a compass, use it to maintain a consistent direction instead of relying entirely on what the fog makes you think you're seeing.
Search From Different Heights
This deserves repeating because it is one of the easiest ways to improve your search. A tower that isn't visible from below can become obvious from above. Whenever you reach a safe elevated area: stop and scan before climbing down.
Don't Fight Everything
If your only objective is Bellringer, you don't need to turn every encounter into a battle. Avoid unnecessary risks. Your goal is:
Not:
Big Ghost and Candle Tips
Gloom isn't only about finding bells.
The Big Ghost is another major threat you need to understand while exploring the biome.
The Candle can be used to repel or exorcise the Big Ghost. This also ties into the Exorcist badge.
Exorcist
Requirement: Use a Candle to repel/exorcise the Big Ghost.
Reward: Ghost Mask
If you're already hunting the Belltowers, this is a good opportunity to work toward both objectives in the same expedition. Just don't let the badge hunt distract you from surviving.
Can You Complete Bellringer While Going for Other Gloom Badges?
Absolutely.
Gloom has several objectives that naturally overlap. You can combine:
- Bellringer — Ring five Belltowers.
- Exorcist — Use the Candle against the Big Ghost.
- Well Rested — Consume The Early Worm.
- Wanderer — Complete the Gloom traversal and leave the biome alive.
This makes Gloom a particularly good biome for a dedicated achievement run.
Bellringer Solo Strategy
Bellringer doesn't require you to split the search with teammates. A solo run can work well if you're methodical.
Solo priorities
- Keep your inventory organized.
- Carry healing.
- Don't overuse stamina.
- Use elevation to scout.
- Remember which areas you've already searched.
- Avoid unnecessary combat.
- Don't rush the fifth tower.
The biggest solo mistake is panic searching. Once you've found four towers, slow down. A calm, systematic sweep is much more effective than running around randomly.
Bellringer Co-op Strategy
Co-op makes the search considerably easier because you can cover multiple areas simultaneously.
Suggested approach
- Player 1: Search the left side.
- Player 2: Search the right side.
- Player 3: Check central/elevated areas.
- Player 4: Stay flexible and help whichever player finds a difficult route.
Once someone finds a Belltower, call out the location and keep the team moving.
If three or four players are searching the same section of fog, you're effectively wasting most of your team's advantage. Spread out while maintaining enough distance to help if someone gets into trouble.
What If You Find More Than Five Belltowers?
Don't worry.
The Bellringer requirement is five. If you discover another Belltower after completing the five required interactions, you don't need to keep ringing them for the badge.
This is also why the safest way to describe the objective is:
rather than:
The map can present additional structures depending on the layout, so focus on the requirement rather than trying to establish a universal total.
Common Belltower Mistakes
Mistake #1 — Searching randomly
This is the fastest way to lose track of where you've already been.
Fix: Divide Gloom into sections.
Mistake #2 — Assuming five means exactly five exist
You may encounter additional towers.
Fix: Stop counting once you've completed the five required interactions.
Mistake #3 — Looking only at ground level
Fog makes towers difficult to spot.
Fix: Search from elevated positions.
Mistake #4 — Repeating the same route
A familiar path can look completely different in heavy fog.
Fix: Mentally mark completed areas.
Mistake #5 — Burning all your stamina
Constant climbing while searching can leave you vulnerable.
Fix: Use short movements followed by recovery and observation.
Mistake #6 — Leaving after finding four
Four is not enough.
Fix: Continue the search until the fifth Belltower is actually rung and the badge triggers.
Bellringer Badge Quick Checklist
Before leaving Gloom, check:
- ☐ Enter Gloom
- ☐ Locate Belltower #1
- ☐ Ring Belltower #1
- ☐ Locate Belltower #2
- ☐ Ring Belltower #2
- ☐ Locate Belltower #3
- ☐ Ring Belltower #3
- ☐ Locate Belltower #4
- ☐ Ring Belltower #4
- ☐ Locate Belltower #5
- ☐ Ring Belltower #5
- ☐ Confirm Bellringer
- ☐ Collect Bellringer Hat
If you've completed the fifth interaction, you're done.
Gloom Belltower FAQ
How many Belltowers do you need for Bellringer in PEAK?
You need to ring five Belltowers during the same Gloom expedition.
Can there be more than five Belltowers in Gloom?
Yes, you may encounter additional Belltowers depending on the map layout. You only need five for the Bellringer badge.
Do I have to find every Belltower?
No. Once you've rung the five required Belltowers and completed Bellringer, additional towers aren't necessary for the badge.
Why can't I find the fifth Belltower?
The fog makes it easy to repeatedly search the same areas. Return to a recognizable landmark, divide the remaining map into sections, and prioritize terrain you haven't properly searched.
What's the best way to find Belltowers in Gloom?
Search systematically instead of randomly. Use elevated terrain, scan through the fog from safe positions, and keep track of which sections you've already explored.
Can you get Bellringer solo?
Yes. The objective is based on ringing five Belltowers during one expedition and does not inherently require a co-op team.
What do you get for the Bellringer badge?
The Bellringer badge rewards the Bellringer Hat.
Can I get other Gloom badges during the same run?
Yes. You can combine Bellringer with objectives involving the Big Ghost, Candle, The Early Worm, and escaping Gloom alive.
Final Gloom Belltower Strategy
The trick to Bellringer isn't simply knowing where the bells are.
It's learning how to search when the map doesn't immediately cooperate.
If you've found four Belltowers and the fifth seems impossible to locate, don't restart the expedition immediately.
Instead:
And remember:
Once the fifth bell rings and the Bellringer badge triggers, you've done the important part.
Comments
Post a Comment