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HOLLOW KNIGHT / ABILITIES

Mantis Claw

Allows the Knight to grip walls and wall-jump, opening many vertical and lateral paths.

ABILITIESReviewed 2026-10-28Reference · noindex
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Volpedia strategy: Practice repeated wall jumps and mark climbable sections on the map.
How it worksPractical strategyCommon mistake to avoidRelated entries
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How it works

Allows the Knight to grip walls and wall-jump, opening many vertical and lateral paths.

02

Practical strategy

Practice repeated wall jumps and mark climbable sections on the map.

03

Common mistake to avoid

Expecting every smooth or dangerous surface to behave like a standard wall.

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guidesCity of Tears Route and Bosses

Once Mantis Claw opens new routes from Fungal Wastes, head toward City of Tears and secure a nearby checkpoint.

guidesMantis Lords Boss Strategy

Reach Mantis Village and learn Mantis Claw before attempting the Lords.

mapsFungal Wastes

A mushroom-filled network containing Mantis Village and routes toward City of Tears.

bossesMantis Lords

Three disciplined fighters whose patterns become increasingly coordinated.

mapsMantis Village

A combat-heavy subarea with wall-climbing access and a famous optional boss group.

enemiesMantis Youth

A quick Mantis Village enemy that uses melee openings.

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