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HOLLOW KNIGHT / CHARACTERS

The Knight

A silent traveller descends from King's Pass into Hallownest; survival revolves around the Nail, SOUL, acquired traversal abilities and revisiting old paths.

CHARACTERSReviewed 2026-10-28Reference · noindex
Original Hollow Knight editorial concept diagram, not a game screenshotOriginal Volpedia diagram
OverviewCharacters20Weapons9Charms39Abilities10Spells8Maps20Bosses30Enemies12Items16Quests9Godmaster11Modes5Progression10Builds6Endings5Guides19Tips10Tools2
Volpedia strategy: Learn enemy tells before advancing and use benches to record a safer return route.
How it worksPractical strategyCommon mistake to avoidRelated entries
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How it works

A silent traveller descends from King's Pass into Hallownest; survival revolves around the Nail, SOUL, acquired traversal abilities and revisiting old paths.

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Practical strategy

Learn enemy tells before advancing and use benches to record a safer return route.

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Common mistake to avoid

Treating the Knight as a character with conventional dialogue choices; the story is largely environmental.

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charactersHornet

A nimble warrior tests the Knight in Greenpath and later appears at Kingdom's Edge; her needle and silk attacks telegraph movement.

guidesCharms and Notches Complete Strategy

Charms are equipped at benches and consume Notches, not Geo per use.

guidesGrimm Troupe Ritual and Choices

Investigate Howling Cliffs to begin the Grimm Troupe path.

charmsBaldur Shell

Protects the Knight while focusing until its limited protection breaks.

progressionCharm Notches

Notches limit the number of Charms equipped simultaneously; the Knight starts with three and can reach eleven.

charmsDefender's Crest

Produces a damaging cloud around the Knight and can interact with other Charms.

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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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