There are a bunch of hidden locations dotted around Hallownest, with some requiring more than just a keen eye to access. Occasionally, a hidden location or an entire area will be locked until you find a particular item. Simple Keys are one such item. Simple Keys in Hollow Knight are fragile items and can only … Read more
Hollow Knight has no shortage of bosses and other secrets hidden off the beaten path. One of these secret bosses is Nosk, a denizen of the Deepnest. While out of the way, it is easily one of the most memorable battles in Hallownest, only partially due to his unique attacks and the difficulty of the … Read more
During your forays into the Hallownest, you’ll encounter a few NPCs on their own adventures. Some will be willing to sell you interesting items and information, while others will keep you company in brief moments of respite. Zote the “Mighty” is neither of these. He is a self-proclaimed knight of renown with delusions of grandeur, … Read more
If you’ve been thoroughly exploring the City of Tears, you may have come across a curious-looking tower on the right-most fringe of the area. If so, you’ll have found that it is locked, with the key nowhere nearby. Cracking open this door into the tower is a pretty good idea given what’s inside, and for … Read more
Hollow Knight is full of secrets and rare items that make the Knight stronger. Arguably the most valuable of these items is Pale Ore. A few chunks of this Pale Ore, some Geo, and a trip to the Nailsmith can turn the Knight’s rusty old nail into a weapon of legends. Unsurprisingly, this prospect makes … Read more
