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HOLLOW KNIGHT / PROGRESSION

Mask Upgrades

Four Mask Shards combine into one additional permanent mask.

PROGRESSIONReviewed 2026-10-28Reference · noindex
Original Hollow Knight editorial concept diagram, not a game screenshotOriginal Volpedia diagram
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Volpedia strategy: Search shops and side rooms when you need survivability.
How it worksPractical strategyCommon mistake to avoidRelated entries
01

How it works

Four Mask Shards combine into one additional permanent mask.

02

Practical strategy

Search shops and side rooms when you need survivability.

03

Common mistake to avoid

Assuming blue Lifeblood masks are equal to Mask Shards.

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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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