HOLLOW KNIGHT / ABILITIES
Abilities
Dash, wall climbing, super dash, double jump and dream tools.
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ABILITIESMothwing Cloak
A dash learned after the Greenpath Hornet encounter, allowing horizontal movement in air or on ground.
ABILITIESMantis Claw
Allows the Knight to grip walls and wall-jump, opening many vertical and lateral paths.
ABILITIESCrystal Heart
A charged horizontal super dash allowing long-distance travel across special gaps.
ABILITIESMonarch Wings
Provides a second jump in the air, making many vertical obstacles accessible.
ABILITIESIsma's Tear
Allows the Knight to swim through acidic water without being hurt.
ABILITIESShade Cloak
An upgraded dash that briefly passes through many enemy attacks and Shade Gates.
ABILITIESDream Nail
Enters dreams, reveals thoughts, collects Essence and opens certain hidden interactions.
ABILITIESAwoken Dream Nail
An upgraded Dream Nail unlocks access to additional dream barriers and late-story paths.
ABILITIESLumafly Lantern
Illuminates dark areas and makes some routes safer to navigate.
ABILITIESTram Pass
Allows use of certain trams connecting parts of Hallownest.
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