Complete Hollow Knight Item List: Abilities, Charms, and More

In Hollow Knight, the Knight’s journey is filled with powerful abilities, charms, and key items that enhance their capabilities, unlock new areas, and offer unique advantages. Whether you’re exploring the depths of Hallownest, battling tough bosses, or collecting upgrades, this Hollow Knight item list will help you understand and utilize these important items efficiently.

Abilities

Abilities are key to progression in Hollow Knight, unlocking new movement and combat techniques. Here’s a list of all the essential abilities:

1. Focus

• Description: Hold the Focus button to heal the Knight when enough Soul is accumulated.
• Location: Acquired early in the game, soon after the tutorial.

2. Vengeful Spirit

• Description: Fires a projectile that damages enemies.
• Location: Learned after defeating the False Knight in the Ancestral Mound.

3. Mothwing Cloak

• Description: Grants the ability to dash in any direction.
• Location: Found after defeating Hornet in Greenpath.

4. Mantis Claw

• Description: Allows wall jumping.
• Location: Acquired in Mantis Village, Fungal Wastes.

5. Desolate Dive

• Description: Perform a ground pound to break through certain surfaces.
• Location: Learned after defeating Soul Master in the City of Tears.

6. Crystal Heart

• Description: Propels you horizontally, useful for crossing large gaps.
• Location: Found in Crystal Peak.

7. Monarch Wings

• Description: Grants a double jump.
• Location: Obtained after defeating Broken Vessel in the Ancient Basin.

8. Isma’s Tears

• Description: Enables swimming in acid pools.
• Location: Found in Isma’s Garden.

9. Descending Dark

• Description: An upgrade to Desolate Dive, performs a powerful downward attack.
• Location: Acquired by passing through the dark passage in Crystal Peak.

10. Howling Wraiths

• Description: Shoots projectiles above the Knight.
• Location: Found in Overgrown Mound in Fog Canyon.

11. King’s Brand

• Description: Marked with the king’s sigil, allowing access to the Abyss.
• Location: Obtained after defeating Hornet in Kingdom’s Edge.

12. Abyss Shriek

• Description: Upgrade to Howling Wraiths, releases a more powerful scream.
• Location: Found in the Abyss (Ancient Basin), after obtaining the King’s Brand.

13. Shade Soul

• Description: An upgrade to Vengeful Spirit that increases damage.
• Location: Obtained by defeating the Soul Master in Soul Sanctum (City of Tears).

Charm Notches Locations

Charm Notches are essential for equipping Charms, which provide various abilities to the Knight. The Knight starts with 3 Notches and can obtain up to 8 more throughout the game for a total of 11 Notches.

Here’s where you can find them:

1. Salubra in Forgotten Crossroads
   Salubra sells 4 Charm Notches for the following prices:
   • 120 Geo – After collecting 5 Charms
   • 500 Geo – After collecting 10 Charms
   • 900 Geo – After collecting 18 Charms
   • 1400 Geo – After collecting 25 Charms
2. Isma’s Tear or Monarch Wings in Fog Canyon
   Found north-east of Cornifer in a hidden area, requiring Isma’s Tear or Monarch Wings to reach.
   • Fog Notch (specific location)
3. Fungal Wastes
   Found after defeating two Shrumal Ogres.
4. Colosseum of Fools
   Reward for completing the Trial of the Warrior.
5. Grimm Troupe Tent in Dirtmouth
   After defeating Grimm in the Grimm Troupe content.

Collect these Charm Notches to increase your ability to equip more Charms and improve your combat abilities in Hollow Knight.

All Charms and Update Charms

1. Dirtmouth

• Wayward Compass (1 Slot)
  • Effect: Displays the Knight’s position on the map.
  • Purchased from: Iselda for 220 Geo.
• Gathering Swarm (1 Slot)
  • Effect: Automatically collects Geo from defeated enemies.
  • Purchased from: Sly for 300 Geo.
• Stalwart Shell (2 Slot)
  • Effect: Increases invincibility frames after taking damage.
  • Purchased from: Sly for 200 Geo.
• Soul Catcher (2 Slot)
  • Effect: Increases Soul gained from killing enemies.
  • Found in: Forgotten Crossroads, near the Vengeful Spirit tutorial.
• Quick Focus (3 Slot)
  • Effect: Reduces the time it takes to focus.
  • Purchased from: Salubra for 800 Geo.
• Longnail (2 Slot)
  • Effect: Extends the range of nail attacks.
  • Purchased from: Salubra for 300 Geo.
• Lifeblood Heart (2 Slot)
  • Effect: Grants 2 extra Lifeblood hearts.
  • Purchased from: Salubra for 250 Geo.
• Shaman Stone (2 Slot)
  • Effect: Increases the power of spells.
  • Purchased from: Salubra for 1000 Geo.

2. Forgotten Crossroads

• Fury of the Fallen (2 Slot)
  • Effect: Increases damage when only 1 health remains.
  • Found in: King’s Pass (requires Mothwing Cloak or Mantis Claw to access).
• Joni’s Blessing (2 Slot)
  • Effect: Reduces maximum health by 1, but increases Soul gained from enemies.
  • Found in: Forgotten Crossroads near Joni’s statue.
• Grubsong (1 Slot)
  • Effect: Provides Soul when taking damage.
  • Found in: Rescued Grubs (10 required).

3. Greenpath

• Baldur Shell (2 Slot)
  • Effect: Reduces damage taken while focusing.
  • Found in: Greenpath near Baldur enemies.

4. Crystal Peak

• Heavy Blow (2 Slot)
  • Effect: Increases knockback when attacking with the nail.
  • Purchased from: Sly for 350 Geo.

5. Soul Sanctum

• Shaman Stone (2 Slot)
  • Effect: Increases the power of spells.
  • Found in: Soul Sanctum, near the Soul Master fight.

6. Royal Waterways

• Dashmaster (2 Slot)
  • Effect: Reduces the cooldown time between dashes.
  • Found in: Royal Waterways.
• Lifeblood Core (3 Slot)
  • Effect: Grants extra Lifeblood hearts.
  • Found in: Royal Waterways.

7. Mantis Village

• Mark of Pride (3 Slot)
  • Effect: Extends the range of nail attacks.
  • Found in: Mantis Village after defeating Mantis Lords.

8. The Hive

• The Hiveblood (3 Slot)
  • Effect: Slowly heals the Knight while standing still.
  • Found in: The Hive.

9. Hallownest

• Spore Shroom (1 Slot)
  • Effect: Emits spores that damage nearby enemies when focusing.
  • Found in: Queen’s Gardens and Deepnest.
• Lifeblood Heart (2 Slot)
  • Effect: Grants 2 extra Lifeblood hearts.
  • Purchased from: Salubra in Forgotten Crossroads for 250 Geo.

10. Deepnest

• Lifeblood Core (3 Slot)
  • Effect: Grants extra Lifeblood hearts.
  • Found in: Deepnest (Royal Waterways).

11. Godmaster DLC

• Unbreakable Strength (3 Slot)
  • Effect: Increases damage dealt by the Nail, does not break after death.
  • Purchased from: Godseeker for 900 Geo.
• Unbreakable Greed (3 Slot)
  • Effect: Increases Geo collection from defeated enemies, does not break after death.
  • Purchased from: Godseeker for 800 Geo.
• Unbreakable Heart (3 Slot)
  • Effect: Grants 2 extra hearts, does not break after death.
  • Purchased from: Godseeker for 800 Geo.

12. Special Locations

• Nailmaster’s Glory (1 Slot)
  • Effect: Reduces the time to prepare Nail Arts.
  • Found in: Acquired after learning all three Nailmaster Arts.

13. Leg Eater

• Fragile Strength (2 Slot)
  • Effect: Increases the damage dealt by the Knight’s Nail.
  • Purchased from: Leg Eater for 450 Geo.
• Fragile Greed (2 Slot)
  • Effect: Increases Geo collected from defeated enemies.
  • Purchased from: Leg Eater for 250 Geo.
• Fragile Heart (2 Slot)
  • Effect: Grants 2 extra hearts, but breaks after death.
  • Purchased from: Leg Eater for 350 Geo.

14. Miscellaneous

• Grubberfly’s Effigy (3 Slot)
  • Effect: Shoots light when attacking with full health.
  • Found in: Rescued Grubs (all 46 Grubs required).
• Thorns of Agony (1 Slot)
  • Effect: Deals damage to enemies who hit the Knight.
  • Purchased from: Sly for 1000 Geo in Dirtmouth.
• Veinbreaker (2 Slot)
  • Effect: Deals damage to nearby enemies when dashing.
  • Found in: Hidden in Queen’s Gardens, requires a specific sequence of actions to get it.
• Nailmaster’s Blessing (1 Slot)
  • Effect: Adds a bonus to all Nailmaster arts.
  • Found in: Unlockable from the Nailmasters by completing their challenges.

Vessel Fragments Locations

Vessel Fragments are pieces of a Soul Vessel that increases the Knight’s maximum soul capacity. Collecting 4 Fragments will give you a full Vessel.

Here’s where you can find them:

1. Sly in Dirtmouth – Sly sells a Vessel Fragment for 550 Geo. This option is available after progressing through the game.
2. Steel Soul Jinn (Steel Soul Mode) – Found in a locked cavern at the base of Crystal Peak in Dirtmouth. She only appears in Steel Soul Mode, replacing Confessor Jiji. She sells Vessel Fragments for 900 Geo.
3. Greenpath – Found near the inaccessible Queen’s Gardens entrance.
4. Forgotten Crossroads – Left of the lift, near the City of Tears entrance.
5. King’s Station – Above the lift near King’s Station.
6. Deepnest – Above the working tram station in Deepnest.
7. Stag Nest – At the beginning of the Stag Nest area, unlocked by opening all Stag Stations.
8. The Seer – Given after collecting 700 Essence from Dream Nails.
9. Ancient Basin – Found in the fountain area after dropping 3000 Geo into the fountain.

These fragments are crucial for increasing the Knight’s soul reserves, allowing for more healing and special abilities.

Nail Upgrades

The Nail is your main weapon in Hollow Knight and can be upgraded to increase its damage output. To upgrade it, visit the Nailsmith in The City of Tears. Upgrades require a combination of Pale Ore and Geo.

1. Sharpened Nail – 250 Geo
2. Channelled Nail – 800 Geo + 1 Pale Ore
3. Coiled Nail – 2000 Geo + 2 Pale Ore
4. Pure Nail – 4000 Geo + 3 Pale Ore

Pale Ore Locations

Pale Ore is required for upgrading your Nail. Here’s where to find it:

1. Rescue 31 Grubs to receive Pale Ore from the Grubfather.
2. Collect 300 Essence to receive Pale Ore from the Seer.
3. Complete the Trial of the Conqueror in the Colosseum of Fools.
4. Found in Hallownest’s Crown (top of Crystal Peak).
5. Defeat Nosk in Deepnest (break wall near Hot Spring).
6. Two Lesser Mawleks guarding Pale Ore in the Ancient Basin near the tram station.

Lumafly Lantern

The Lumafly Lantern is available for purchase from Sly in Dirtmouth for 1800 Geo.

With these upgrades and items, you’ll be well on your way to enhancing your combat abilities in Hollow Knight. Whether you’re sharpening your Nail or hunting down elusive Pale Ore, each upgrade brings you one step closer to mastering Hallownest. If you have any questions or additional tips, feel free to reach out. Best of luck in your journey, and remember to explore every corner of the kingdom to uncover all its secrets!

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