HOLLOW KNIGHT / MAPS
Maps
The regions of Hallownest and their traversal challenges.
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MAPSDirtmouth
A quiet surface town serving as your merchant hub and early return point.
MAPSForgotten Crossroads
The early branching network linking the surface to many deeper areas.
MAPSGreenpath
A lush region with acid pools, plant enemies and the first Hornet encounter.
MAPSFungal Wastes
A mushroom-filled network containing Mantis Village and routes toward City of Tears.
MAPSMantis Village
A combat-heavy subarea with wall-climbing access and a famous optional boss group.
MAPSCity of Tears
A large central metropolis holding the Nailsmith, Soul Sanctum and major passages.
MAPSSoul Sanctum
An indoor branch of City of Tears known for teleporting soul-based enemies.
MAPSCrystal Peak
A vertical crystalline region full of laser hazards and important traversal rewards.
MAPSResting Grounds
A dream-related area where the Dream Nail and Seer become central.
MAPSDeepnest
A dangerous maze of dark tunnels, traps and aggressive creatures.
MAPSAncient Basin
A lower underground area with broken infrastructure and powerful upgrades.
MAPSRoyal Waterways
The sewer network beneath City of Tears, including Dung Defender and optional paths.
MAPSKingdom's Edge
A windy outer region with nail lessons, Hornet Sentinel and dangerous enemies.
MAPSQueen's Gardens
A late-game garden of thorny passages, secret routes and demanding combat.
MAPSFog Canyon
A foggy region with explosive jellyfish and paths to Teacher's Archives.
MAPSHowling Cliffs
A quiet western region containing a Nailmaster and Grimm-related content.
MAPSThe Hive
A hidden honey-coloured region with unique enemies and its own boss.
MAPSWhite Palace
A spoiler-heavy dream location with precise platforming and late-game lore.
MAPSGodhome
A Godmaster area built around boss practice, Pantheons and special challenge variants.
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