Hollow Knight: Hallownest Areas

The quiet town above the kingdom is your recurring base for shops, a bench and travel connections.

The first broad underground junction introduces branching paths, enemies and routes into neighbouring regions.

Lush vegetation, acid pools and camouflaged enemies reward deliberate movement. Hornet waits deeper within.

Bounce on purple mushrooms with downward Nail strikes and explore the approaches to Mantis Village.

Rain falls through the capital’s cavern. Seek the Nailsmith, open lifts and connect its districts to your travel network.

Conveyors, lasers and mining machinery create demanding platforming. A major movement upgrade opens long horizontal crossings.

Explosive jellyfish and acid complicate traversal. Some routes are easiest to revisit with later abilities.

A cemetery linked to the Dream Nail and the Seer. Return as you collect Essence from dream-related encounters.

The capital’s sewers contain twisting passages and unusual enemies. Keep track of landmarks as paths overlap.

Dark tunnels and ambushes make this region threatening. Move cautiously and prioritise dependable escape routes.

Ash drifts across tall cliffs. Explore the branching paths toward the Colosseum and a later Hornet encounter.

Thorny passages and collapsing platforms test precise movement. Open shortcuts as you work deeper into the gardens.

A sparse, ruined depth beneath the city. Its routes lead toward important movement and story discoveries.

A sealed depth below the Ancient Basin. Story progression grants access to discoveries tied closely to the Knight’s origins.