HOLLOW KNIGHT / PROGRESSION
Progression
Benches, maps, upgrades, Dream Essence and 112% completion.
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PROGRESSIONBeginner Route
Early progression links King's Pass, Dirtmouth, Forgotten Crossroads, Greenpath and Fungal Wastes.
PROGRESSIONMap and Quill
Cornifer's maps and Iselda's quill allow mapping of regions after resting.
PROGRESSIONBench Network
Benches save location, refresh core systems and provide Charm configuration points.
PROGRESSIONStag Stations
Stag routes connect visited regions through stations that must be unlocked.
PROGRESSIONNail Upgrade Path
The Nailsmith uses Geo and Pale Ore to progress from Old Nail to Pure Nail.
PROGRESSIONCharm Notches
Notches limit the number of Charms equipped simultaneously; the Knight starts with three and can reach eleven.
PROGRESSIONDream Nail Essence
Dream Nail interactions and Essence milestones unlock key rewards and late paths.
PROGRESSIONMask Upgrades
Four Mask Shards combine into one additional permanent mask.
PROGRESSIONSOUL Vessel Upgrades
Three Vessel Fragments provide another SOUL reserve.
PROGRESSIONCompletion 112 Percent
The game's completion system includes core content and free content updates, with 112% available.
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