4.The Forgotten/Infected CrossroadsĪn Infected Vengefly attempts to devour the Knight Weep for the Roads Once Travelled But unless you have the Dream Nail, they won't be summoned and you don't have to worry about any fighting. Another optional boss can be summoned here in this location, which will lead players to fight them in Dirtmouth. There is a Dream Boss located here, but he’s not a direct threat to the player as all Dream Bosses must be challenged. Hidden within the cliffs, there are optional bosses that are exceptions to the starter friendly mobs. The only thing you have to worry about is the small mobs and stalactites that fall from the ceiling. The Howling Cliffs is placed here because unlike the previous areas, there are a few mobs here that are directly hostile to the player. For all the items you find here, the difficulty remains beginner friendly.
Upon revisiting this place, there’s a bunch of hidden secrets and areas to discover.
But the good news is that revisiting the place is possible once you obtain the Mantis Claw. When you first arrive here, there’s not much to do but move forward and follow said tutorials. The other tutorials introduced you to healing and the use of your nail. This place introduced you to the tutorial and is the area you pass through before heading to the city of Dirtmouth. The Howling Cliffs is where the game started off in the cutscene. Returning to Dirtmouth and looking at that gate makes players wonder if escape is even possible? Will going back past that gate let them leave this place? No, but it will lead them to where their journey really began, in the Howling Cliffs. In the beginning cutscene, the Knight jumps off of what appears to be a cliff. 3. Howling CliffsĪscending the Howling Cliffs one jump slash at a time! Voices in the Cliffs Despite this, the Resting Grounds isn't too difficult unless you’re intentionally looking for confrontation. reaching her is dangerous, but thankfully it's a place that new players don't think visit yet. The enemies where the NPC is located deal two shells worth of damage and can cause a game over if you aren't careful. There is a hidden location leading to a reclusive NPC in this area. Located to the left of the Stag Station is a Dream Warrior grave, but you can choose not to challenge it.ĭespite its appearance, the place does hold a dark secret. After the Knight awakens, you will meet the Seeker who will give you the Dream Nail, which will help uncover secret areas. One of the things you’ll find here are the graves of spirits that won’t attack unless provoked. Even when you first arrive, the place is basically lifeless and quiet until you go to the monument. Although it's peaceful like Dirtmouth, the reason its second is because players may venture for a bit before reaching this place. The Resting Grounds is second on the list because it's another place that has no mobs in the main area. An event will happen where the area will spring to life with an atmosphere of the past. Home for the FallenĪfter passing through the Crystal Peaks, players fall into a seemingly abandoned monument site. The Knight meets Revek, Guardian of Spirits Glade. The items, and friendly faces are a nice change of pace from what lies beneath. Players shouldn't hesitate to frequent this place after a long hourly trek through Hallownest. Dirtmouth is first on the list because you don't have to worry about enemies, and can visit the NPCs to talk to. Not only are there more friendly bugs to talk to, but the stores are filled with an array of items to purchase from. Once you find all the inhabitants, it's as if a light has been given to the town. Another key detail to the town is the first person you meet is the Elderbug, an NPC, who is just someone to talk to. That building is the Stag Station and can be unlocked when you find the Stag, this station will help you travel in the future. When you go further right, there’s a building that is locked from the inside that you can’t access yet. When you first arrive, the stores aren't open as you must journey to find the shopkeepers. The Knight sits on a bench in Dirtmouth with friends! The Town Almost Forgottenĭirtmouth, a ruined little town faded through time. We will be covering places that are visited in Hallownest based on difficulty from easiest to hardest. The reason being is because there are places you may want to visit, or avoid in order to continue your descent. If you’re a new player to the game, it helps to know which places are worth visiting. Armed with your nail-like weapon, you make the descent into the deep. In the game Hollow Knight, you are a Knight told by an old bug that the only path forward is into the city of Hallownest located in a well. The Knight kills an enemy in Greenpath accompanied by Grimmchild.