In Slime Rancher 2, few discoveries are as exciting—or as obstructive—as the Gordo Slimes. These oversized, stationary blobs guard tunnels, teleporters, and treasure-filled caverns across Rainbow Island. To move them, you’ll need to feed them until they burst, revealing smaller slimes, loot, and sometimes an entirely new path.
This guide covers every Gordo in Slime Rancher 2, where to find them, what to feed them, and what they unlock once popped.
What Are Gordo Slimes?
Gordo Slimes are gigantic versions of regular slimes. They stay rooted in one spot, blocking tunnels, caves, and even gateways to entirely new regions. Each Gordo shares the diet of its smaller counterpart — fruits, veggies, or meat — and eating its favorite food counts as double.
You’ll need roughly 30 to 50 food items to make one burst, depending on the slime type. After popping, they release twelve smaller slimes and usually trigger a geyser, portal, or shortcut.
Rainbow Fields Gordo Locations
Rainbow Fields is the first major region outside the Conservatory and home to three early-game Gordos.
1. Pink Gordo
- Location: In a cave just south of the Conservatory.
- Diet: Any food × 30 ( Cuberry counts as 2 ).
- Unlocks: Opens a geyser launching you toward a cliff switch that activates the Ember Valley teleporter.
2. Cotton Gordo
- Location: Atop a hill south of the fields overlooking the Slime Sea.
- Diet: 30 Veggies ( Water Lettuce counts as 2 ).
- Unlocks: Clears the path to the Teleporter Activator leading to Starlight Strand.
3. Phosphor Gordo
- Location: Deep inside a northern cave near the Conservatory’s exit.
- Diet: 30 Fruits ( Cuberry counts as 2 ).
- Unlocks: Access to the Ember Valley Teleporter and a hidden chest behind the cave.
Starlight Strand Gordo Locations
This bioluminescent jungle glows with vibrant colors — and houses five Gordos guarding shortcuts and treasure rooms.
4. Honey Gordo
- Location: On a ledge above a river, across a rock arch south of the portal.
- Diet: 30 Fruit ( Mint Mango counts as 2 ).
- Unlocks: A cave containing treasure pods and Phosphor Plort doors.
5. Ringtail Gordo
- Location: In the open, atop a teleporter in the Flutter Slime fields. Only visible at night — turns to stone by day.
- Diet: 30 of any food.
- Unlocks: Teleporter connecting Starlight Strand to Rainbow Fields.
6. Angler Gordo
- Location: Underground cave near sea level at the coast.
- Diet: 50 Meat ( Sea Hens count as 2 ).
- Unlocks: Geyser for easy travel and shortcut routes.
7. Flutter Gordo
- Location: On the ruin walls before a rainbow-lit crack.
- Diet: 15 Moondew Nectar ( exclusive food — cannot be grown ).
- Unlocks: Hidden cave with treasure pods and path to Grey Labyrinth.
8. Hunter Gordo
- Location: In a cliff alcove above water, near the Hunter Plort door.
- Diet: 50 Meat ( Roostros count as 2 ).
- Unlocks: Shortcut connecting the Hunter and Rock Plort doors with loot inside.
Ember Valley Gordo Locations
A fiery region full of lava pools and ancient ruins, Ember Valley is packed with high-value Gordos.
9. Tabby Gordo
- Location: On a plateau island in the far north.
- Diet: 40 Meat ( Stony Hens count as 2 ).
- Unlocks: Teleporter linking Ember Valley and Rainbow Fields.
10. Crystal Gordo
- Location: Near a waterfall on a northern hill.
- Diet: 50 Veggies ( Odd Onion counts as 2 ).
- Unlocks: Geyser to upper cliffs.
11. Rock Gordo
- Location: In an underground cave across from Tabby Gordo.
- Diet: 50 Veggies ( Heart Beet counts as 2 ).
- Unlocks: Geyser to a treasure pod.
12. Batty Gordo
- Location: Underground near the volcanic side of the strand.
- Diet: 50 Fruit ( Pomegranite counts as 2 ).
- Unlocks: Tunnel to the fiery shores.
13. Boom Gordo
- Location: In a lava-filled cave on the western side.
- Diet: 50 Meat ( Briar Hen counts as 2 ).
- Unlocks: Shortcut to Grey Labyrinth; beware its explosive burst damage.
Powderfall Bluffs Gordo Location
14. Saber Gordo
- Location: Out in the open on a teleporter platform.
- Diet: 50 Meat ( Thundercluck Hens count as 2 ).
- Unlocks: Portal linking Powderfall Bluffs to Rainbow Fields.
Grey Labyrinth Gordo Locations
The final region hides three rare Gordos connected to advanced areas and end-game secrets.
15. Sloomber Gordo
- Location: At the end of a path out in the open.
- Diet: 30 Meat ( Candied Hens count as 2 ).
- Unlocks: Dreamland Teleporter to the Conservatory.
16. Twin Gordo
- Location: Behind a locked door.
- Diet: 50 Fruit ( Polaricherries count as 2 ).
- Unlocks: Teleporter back to Rainbow Fields.
A third variant called Hyper Gordo appears only in specific update modes and reveals a switch when fed Turbo Taters.
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Quick Tips for Feeding Gordos
- Stock favorites. Each Gordo’s favorite food counts twice, saving valuable items.
- Use the Vacpack’s storage upgrades to haul larger food loads.
- Plan regional loops. Combine food runs with resource farming to make trips efficient.
- Watch the day-night cycle. Ringtail Gordo only appears after dusk.
- Stay clear during explosions. Boom Gordo can inflict heavy damage when it bursts.
Clearing all Gordos isn’t just about completionism. Each one contributes to faster world traversal, unlocks valuable resources, and reveals new story areas. By the time you’ve popped all 16, you’ll have unlocked nearly every shortcut and teleporter across Rainbow Island — turning exploration into a smooth, interconnected journey. Play Now!
