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HOLLOW KNIGHT / CHARMS

Wayward Compass

Shows the Knight's location on the map while equipped, making unfamiliar layouts easier to read.

CHARMSReviewed 2026-10-28Reference · noindex
Original Hollow Knight editorial concept diagram, not a game screenshotOriginal Volpedia diagram
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Volpedia strategy: Use it in new regions; swap it out when confident and preparing for combat.
How it worksPractical strategyCommon mistake to avoidRelated entries
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How it works

Shows the Knight's location on the map while equipped, making unfamiliar layouts easier to read.

02

Practical strategy

Use it in new regions; swap it out when confident and preparing for combat.

03

Common mistake to avoid

Forgetting the compass uses a Notch and must be equipped at a bench.

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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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