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HOLLOW KNIGHT / ABILITIES

Isma's Tear

Allows the Knight to swim through acidic water without being hurt.

ABILITIESReviewed 2026-10-28Reference · noindex
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How it works

Allows the Knight to swim through acidic water without being hurt.

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Practical strategy

Return to acid-blocked passages and shortcut options.

03

Common mistake to avoid

Assuming the protection also covers every environmental hazard.

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Independent Volpedia encyclopedia for Hollow Knight by Team Cherry; not Hollow Knight: Silksong. Original editorial diagrams are symbolic, not game screenshots or exact character depictions. Existing approved cover preserved. Verified editorial references are recorded in the internal M60 source registry. Hollow Knight and associated names are trademarks of their respective holders. Editorial review: 2026-10-28.

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