
This route prioritises speed over difficulty, aka if something is hard but easy this route will probably take it with some exceptions.
HOLLOW KNIGHT CRYSTAL DASH STOP UPGRADE
This guide describes a specific route through the game intended for Steel Soul mode that tries to pick up every upgrade along the way. Kind of like a 100% speedrun for people that don’t want to die.

He will also continue stabbing himself in the chest during this phase.This is a Steel Soul route/walkthrough through the game that tries to get powerful as soon as possible while not wasting time and delaying some hard parts and fights until you’re a little more powerful. The only attack he will use here is the Bounce attack. This is a very good opportunity to either heal or barrage him with attacks. Self-inflicted Stabs – At one point, the Hollow Knight will continuously stab himself in the chest.If the player can time it right, they can hit the Hollow Knight as he slams himself on the ground. He will track the Knight's movement so dodging this attack will require meticulous timing. Bounce Attack – The Hollow Knight will float in the air and start to bounce around the room.This can be very difficult to dodge, but through careful horizontal movement, it can be avoided completely. The Hollow Knight will hover in the air and shoot infection orbs everywhere.

HOLLOW KNIGHT CRYSTAL DASH STOP SERIES
If the player happens to make it behind the Hollow Knight while he is performing this attack, they can perform a series of attacks on him until he gathers up again. While dodging this attack is a little unpredictable, it can be avoided by standing directly outside the line of fire or by simply dashing right through one. Infection Orbs – This is when the Hollow Knight hovers slightly in the air and expels a barrage of infection orbs towards the player.

Phase 2ĭuring Phase 2, the Hollow Knight will still perform the triple slash and lunge attacks, with new additional ones. He will also occasionally parry the player's attacks so it is better to attack him when his guard is down. To avoid unpredictable attacks, it is advised that the player move away from him when he teleports behind them. The Hollow Knight will also often teleport throughout the duration of the fight. It is also helpful in getting to the Monarch Wings. This will allow the player to dash through wide chasms. Crystal Heart – Found in Crystal Peak.This will allow the player to swim in acid pools. Isma's Tear – Found in Isma's Grove on the southeastern part of the Royal Waterways.Useful for grabbing and jumping off walls. Mantis Claw – Found in the Mantis Village.This will allow the player to dash through Shade Gates. Shade Cloak – A better version of the Mothwing Cloak.It can be picked up in the Ancient Basin after the Broken Vessel boss fight. Monarch Wings – This is useful in reaching higher platforms.

Here are the spells and abilities the player must first acquire before moving forward: While it's advisable to have every single spell and ability in the game before attempting to get to the Hollow Knight, some are also necessary so that players can get to certain places they need to go before reaching the Hollow Knight. Spells And Abilities Needed To Complete The Task
