Original guides to charms, mapmaking, upgrades and exploration in Hollow Knight, with references for the details that matter.
Four useful places to begin, ordered from orientation to deeper topics. Follow the original sources inside each guide.
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Understand how Cornifer, the map shop, the quill and benches work together when exploring Hallownest.
Read article FIELD GUIDEUse rest points and fast travel together to avoid repeating the same dangerous journey.
Read article FIELD GUIDERecognize routes that need movement abilities and keep track of places to revisit.
Read articleKnow why upgrading the Nail helps and what to check before chasing the next upgrade.
Read article FIELD GUIDEDecide when to spend accumulated SOUL on healing and when offensive spells are worth the risk.
Read articleFind another world, or follow the publisher’s own resources.
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