Posted on Leave a comment

Guide: Hollow Knight Notch Upgrades & Charms Locations

Wayward Compass Whispers its location to the bearer whenever a map is open Buy from Iselda in Dirtmouth for 220 Geos after beating Cornifer the first time Gathering Swarm A swarm will follow the bearer and gather up any loose Geo Buy from Sly in Dirtmouth for 300 Geos Stalwart Shell When recovering from damage, the bearer will remain invulnerable for longer Buy from Sly in Dirtmouth for 200 Geos Soul Catcher Increases the amount of SOUL gained when striking an enemy with the Nail Beat Elder Baldur Shaman Stone Increases the power of spells, dealing more damage to foes Buy from Salubra in Forgotten Crossroads for 220 Geos Soul Eater Greatly increases the amount of SOUL gained when striking an enemy with the Nail Use Desolate Dive on the grave under the Stag Station in the Resting Grounds Dashmaster The bearer will be able to DASH more often as well as dash downwards It’s underneath a statue in the Fungal Wastes, below Mantis Village and near Royal Waterways Thorns of Agony When taking damage, sprout thorny vines that damage nearby foes Found in a thorny maze in Greenpath. You’ll need the Mothwing Cloak to reach it Fury of the Fallen When close to death, the bearer’s strength will increase King’s Pass, behind a spikey cavern Fragile Heart Increases the health of the bearer. This Charm is fragile, and will break if its bearer is killed Buy from Leg Eater in Fungal Wastes for 350 Geos Unbreakable Heart Increases the health of the bearer. This Charm is unbreakable Give to Divine in Dirtmouth and pay 12,000 Geos Fragile Greed Causes the bearer to find more Geo when defeating enemies. This Charm is fragile, and will break if its bearer is killed Buy from Leg Eater in Fungal Wastes for 250 Geos Unbreakable Greed Causes the bearer to find more Geo when defeating enemies. This Charm is unbreakable Give to Divine in Dirtmouth and pay 9,000 Geos Fragile Strength Strengthens the bearer, increasing the damage they deal to enemies with their Nail. This Charm is fragile, and will break if its bearer is killed Buy from Leg Eater in Fungal Wastes for 600 Geos Unbreakable Strength Strengthens the bearer, increasing the damage they deal to enemies with their Nail. This Charm is unbreakable Give to Divine in Dirtmouth and pay 15,000 Geos Spell Twister Reduces the SOUL cost of casting spells Reach the secret room on top of the Soul Sanctum, just before the fight with Soul Master Steady Body Keeps its bearer from recoiling backwards when they strike an enemy with a Nail Buy from Salubra in Forgotten Crossroads for 120 Geos Heavy Blow Increases the force of the bearer’s Nail, causing enemies to recoil further when hit Buy from Sly in Dirtmouth for 350 Geos after giving him the Shopkeeper’s Key Quick Slash Allows the bearer to slash much more rapidly with their nail Find the hidden room in front of the big skeleton in Kingdom’s Edge Longnail Increases the range of the bearer’s nail Buy from Salubra in Forgotten Crossroads for 300 Geos Mark of Pride Greatly increases the range of the bearer’s nail Found inside a chest in Mantis Village, near the Mantis Lords Baldur Shell Protects its bearer with a hard shell while focusing SOUL Find the chest in the southwest section of Howling Cliffs and jump inside it. Defeat the Elder Baldurs and find the Charm in a tunnel on the right Flukenest Transforms the Vengeful Spirit Spell into a horde of volatile baby flukes Beat Flukemarm in the Royal Waterways Defender’s Crest Causes the bearer to emit a heroic odour Beat Dung Defender in the Royal Waterways Glowing Womb Drains the SOUL of its bearer and uses it to birth hatchlings Forgotten Crossroads in a hidden area near the False Knight arenea Quick Focus Increases the speed of focusing SOUL, allowing the bearer to heal faster Buy from Salubra in Forgotten Crossroads for 800 Geos Deep Focus The bearer will focus SOUL at a slower rate, but the healing effect will double In a hidden cave in Crystal Peak Lifeblood Heart When resting, the bearer will gain a coating of lifeblood that protects from a modest amount of damage Buy from Salubra in Forgotten Crossroads for 250 Geos Lifeblood Core When resting, the bearer will gain a coating of lifeblood that protects from a large amount of damage Collect at least 15 Lifeblood Masks and enter a cave on the left wall of The Abyss to find the Lifeblood Core Joni’s Blessing The bearer will have a healthier shell and can take more damage, but they will not be able to heal themselves by focusing SOUL Joni’s Repose in Howling Cliffs Grubsong Gain SOUL when taking damage Free 10 Grubs and get it from the Grubfather Grubberfly’s Elegy Imbues weapons with a holy strength. When the bearer is at full health, they will fire beams of white-hot energy from their nail Free all 46 Grubs and get it from the Grubfather Hiveblood Heals the bearer’s wounds over time, allowing them to regain health without focusing SOUL Defeat the Hive Knight in The Hive Spore Shroom When focusing SOUL, emit a spore cloud that slowly damages enemies In a secret area in the Fungal Wastes Sharp Shadow When using Shadow Dash, the bearer’s body will sharpen and damage enemies Behind a Shade Gate in Deepnest Shape of Unn While focusing SOUL, the bearer will take on a new shape and can move freely to avoid enemies Meet Unn beneath the Lake of Unn Nailmaster’s Glory Increases the bearer’s mastery of Nail Arts, allowing them to focus their power faster and unleash arts sooner Get all Nail Arts from the Nailmasters and get it from Sly Dream Wielder Allows the bearer to charge the Dream Nail faster and collect more SOUL when striking foes Gather 500 Essence and visit the Seer Kingsoul Holy Charm symbolising a union between higher beings. The bearer will slowly absorb the limitless SOUL contained within. Opens the way to a birthplace The Kingsoul comes in two parts, one of which is given by the White Lady in Queen’s Gardens, and the other received by beating the White Palace Void Heart Unifies the void under the bearer’s will. This Charm is a part of its bearer and can not be unequipped Get the Kingsoul and visit the bottom of the Abyss to reach the Birthplace. You’ll find this Charm at the end of the area Dreamshield Conjures a shield that follows the bearer and attempts to protect them Break a wall in the Resting Grounds beneath the Seer Weaversong Summons weaverlings to give the lonely bearer some companionship and protection Found in the Weaver’s Den Sprintmaster Increases the running speed of the bearer, allowing them to avoid danger or overtake rivals Buy from Sly in Dirtmouth for 400 Geo after getting the Shopkeeper’s Key Grimmchild Worn by those who take part in the Grimm Troupe’s Ritual. The bearer must seek the Grimmkin and collect their flames. Uncollected flames will appear on the bearer’s map Summon Grimm’s Troupe and you’ll get this from Grimm Carefree Melody Contains a song of protection that may defend the bearer from damage Banish the Grimm Troupe and meet Nymm in Dirtmouth to get this Charm
Leave a Reply