Complete Walkthroughs
Detailed guides for every major aspect of Hollow Knight. Find every charm, rescue every grub, and defeat every boss with confidence.
The three pillars of Hollow Knight completion. Each guide contains detailed instructions, locations, and tips.
All 45 charms mapped with detailed descriptions, notch costs, and step-by-step instructions on how to obtain each one.
Locations for all 46 grubs across Hallownest, including the hidden Grub Mimic. Rescue them all for special rewards.
Comprehensive strategies for every boss — required, optional, and dream variants. Includes recommended charms for each fight.
New to Hallownest? These fundamentals will help you survive your first hours in this deep, interconnected kingdom.
Don't worry about the "optimal" path. Hollow Knight rewards curiosity. Wander into areas that seem too hard — you'll often find useful charms or shortcuts. You can always return later.
Soul is your most precious resource — it powers both healing and spells. The Soul Catcher charm increases the soul gained per hit. Learn when to heal mid-combat vs. saving for offense.
Mantis Claw (wall jump), Monarch Wings (double jump), Crystal Heart (super dash), Desolate Dive (ground pound), Shade Cloak (dash through hazards). Each one unlocks new areas. Revisit old regions after getting new abilities.
Purchase maps from Cornifer in each new area. Without a map, you'll get lost — Hallownest is vast and labyrinthine. The Wayward Compass charm shows your position on the map.
Benches are your save points and checkpoints. Resting fills your health and soul, but resets enemy positions. Plan your routes around benches — especially in tough areas like Deepnest.
Hollow Knight tells its story through environment, item descriptions, and sparse dialogue. Pay attention to the corpses, statues, and architecture — they reveal the tragic history of this fallen kingdom.
Track your completion across all major categories. A true completionist hunt requires mastering every one.
Found across all regions. Some are purchased, some defeated from enemies, some hidden in secret areas. The Steady Body charm from Dirtmouth is a great early pick-up.
Trapped in glass cages throughout Hallownest. Each one rewards Geo when freed, and the Grubfather gives you the Grubberfly's Elegy charm once you've rescued them all.
Including dream variants and colosseum challenges. Five are required for the main story, but the true endings demand defeating many more — including the Radiance at the game's climax.
From the windswept Howling Cliffs to the pitch-black depths of Deepnest. Each region has its own visual identity, soundtrack, enemy types, and hidden secrets waiting to be unearthed.
Mantis Claw, Monarch Wings, Crystal Heart, Desolate Dive, and Shade Cloak. Each one dramatically expands your traversal options and unlocks new areas to explore.
The Hollow Knight has multiple endings based on your choices. The true ending requires obtaining the Void Heart charm and completing specific conditions during the final confrontation.