HOLLOW KNIGHT / TIPS
Tips
Healing, pogo, safe travel, SOUL and boss practice.
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TIPSPogo Jump Basics
Downward Nail hits let the Knight bounce from enemies and certain hazards.
TIPSReading Boss Telegraphs
Most dangerous attacks have recognizable windups and safe recovery periods.
TIPSWhen to Heal
SOUL can restore health with Focus, but healing windows vary by boss.
TIPSWhen to Cast Spells
Spells spend SOUL to create damage or unique defensive movement windows.
TIPSRecovering Your Shade
Normal death leaves a Shade holding lost Geo and temporarily affecting your SOUL capacity.
TIPSExploring Hidden Walls
Many secrets hide behind breakable walls or vertical detours.
TIPSUsing Stag Shortcuts
Unlocked Stag Stations dramatically reduce travel between regions.
TIPSSaving Geo Safely
Maps, keys and upgrades are useful investments when entering new territory.
TIPSManaging Charm Notches
Charm combinations matter more than the raw count of Charms unlocked.
TIPSPreparing for Godmaster
Long Pantheons reward knowledge and consistency more than one high-damage attempt.
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