Grub Rescue Map
46 grubs are trapped throughout Hallownest. Free them all to earn rewards from the Grubfather — including the powerful Grubberfly's Elegy charm.
The Grubfather in Dirtmouth provides escalating rewards as you free more grubs. Complete the full collection to earn the ultimate reward.
The Grubfather rewards you with gratitude and some Geo — and notes that many more grubs still need help.
A new charm appears from the Grubfather — the Grub's Song. This grants you Geo income as a passive effect.
The Grubfather produces the Grubberfly's Elegy charm — a 3-notch charm that fires projectiles when attacking at full health.
Every last grub freed. The Grubfather is eternally grateful. Combined with the charm rewards, this completes one of Hollow Knight's longest side quests.
Found in a cage hanging from the ceiling of Dirtmouth's underground well area. Requires the Mantis Claw to reach the upper chamber.
Caged near the entry from Dirtmouth into the Forgotten Crossroads. One of the first grubs you'll encounter.
Three grubs in the western tunnel network of the Crossroads. One is tucked behind a breakable wall requiring a nail upgrade or spell.
Two grubs in the central chamber of the Crossroads. One is hidden behind breakable platforms, another in plain sight.
Not actually a grub — this enemy mimics a grub and attacks when approached. Defeat it for a Geo reward and to complete the count.
Two grubs near the entry from the Crossroads into Greenpath. One in a cage above the acid pool, another hidden in a side passage.
A grub trapped in a thorny vine corridor. Reachable by crossing the upper vine platforms of western Greenpath.
One grub near the shores of Lake Unn. The shallow waters hide a submerged passage with this grub tucked in a corner.
Three grubs scattered through the central fungal caverns. One in the Mantis Village, two near the Mantis Lords arena.
One grub in the Queen's Station stag station area, hidden behind a breakable wall in the upper right chamber.
A grub in the central tower of the City of Tears. Requires multiple platform jumps to reach the upper chambers.
One grub in the upper levels of the Watcher's Spire, tucked behind some breakable platforms.
In the now-closed Pleasure House — accessible via the upper right passage of the city. One grub in a side room.
Multiple grubs in the dangerous corridors of Deepnest. One in the main corridor, two in the lower Nosk chamber area.
Two grubs within Herrah's domain. One near the entry to the Beast's Den, another deeper in the webbed corridors.
A single grub near the entry from the City of Tears into the Resting Grounds. Hidden in the lower passages.
Two grubs in the Blue Lake area above the City of Tears. Both are easy to miss — tucked in dead-end alcoves.
Multiple grubs throughout The Hive. One near the entry from Kingdom's Edge, another deeper in the honey-filled chambers.
One grub in the central corridor of Kingdom's Edge, hidden behind a breakable wall in the eastern passage.
Three grubs in the flooded Royal Waterways beneath the City of Tears. One near the Junk Pit, another in the Dung Defender's chamber.