Hollow Knight

Hollow Knight guides — boss strategies from Nightmare King Grimm to the Radiance, boss order and progression routes, Pale Ore and collectible locations, and every ending explained. Verified against patch v1.5.12620.

Hollow Knight — Game Overview, Editions & Where to Start

What Hollow Knight is in 2026: the base game, four free content packs, the current-gen refresh, platforms including Game Pass, and how this wiki is organized.

Last updated: 10/8/2026

Guides (2)

Hollow Knight Beginner Guide — First 10 Hours in Hallownest

Hollow Knight beginner guide: Geo banking, charm notches, nail upgrades, the Cornifer map system, the three Dreamers, and the best early-area order.

Last updated: 10/8/2026

Hollow Knight Boss Order — Recommended Progression Route

The recommended Hollow Knight boss order: the main path from False Knight to the Radiance, which bosses are optional, and when to fight dream variants.

Last updated: 10/8/2026

Bosses (2)

Nightmare King Grimm Boss Guide — The Grimm Troupe's Secret Finale

How to beat Nightmare King Grimm in Hollow Knight: the 1,500 HP dream-form boss's Flame Pillar patterns, Shade Cloak dodges, and Grimmchild upgrade.

Last updated: 10/8/2026

The Radiance Boss Guide — How to Reach & Beat the True Final Boss

How to fight the Radiance in Hollow Knight: Void Heart and Dream Nail requirements, the 1,700 HP four-stage fight, Absolute Radiance, and Dream No More.

Last updated: 10/8/2026

Collectibles (1)

All 6 Pale Ore Locations in Hollow Knight — Nail Upgrade Guide

All six Pale Ore locations in Hollow Knight — Ancient Basin, the Seer, Hallownest's Crown, Nosk, Grubfather, Colosseum — plus every nail upgrade cost.

Last updated: 10/8/2026