Hollow Knight Trophy Guide

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**Complete the Trial of the Conqueror in the Colosseum of Fools.** Conqueror is earned by completing the second combat challenge in the **Colosseum of Fools**, located in the upper section of Kingdom's Edge. The Colosseum contains three trials that become progressively more difficult: 1. Trial of the Warrior. 2. Trial of the Conqueror. 3. Trial of the Fool. Before attempting the Trial of the Conqueror, you must complete the Trial of the Warrior. Once you've finished the first trial, speak with **Little Fool** near the Colosseum's entrance. Pay **450 Geo** to unlock the second trial. Enter the arena and prepare to survive multiple waves of increasingly dangerous enemies. Unlike the Trial of the Warrior, this challenge features more aggressive opponents, flying enemies, and hazardous arena configurations. The arena changes throughout the trial, introducing narrow platforms, restricted movement areas, and spike-covered floors. You'll encounter several enemy types, including: - **Heavy Fools** Large armored enemies with powerful melee attacks. - **Winged Fools** Flying enemies that attack with their weapons. - **Armoured Squits** Flying creatures that launch themselves toward you. - **Primal Aspids** Dangerous flying enemies that fire multiple projectiles. - **Volatile Gruzzers** Infected enemies that create additional hazards. - **Great Hoppers** Large creatures that repeatedly jump toward your position. - **Battle Obbles** Flying enemies that fire projectiles in several directions. The trial also contains encounters involving Belflies, Shielded Fools, and other enemies you've previously encountered throughout Hallownest. Several waves force you to fight while avoiding spikes, making the **Mantis Claw** particularly useful for staying above dangerous surfaces. **Final Encounter — Oblobbles** The final challenge involves defeating two large flying enemies known as **Oblobbles**. These creatures move around the arena while firing numerous projectiles. Focus on avoiding their attacks while damaging them with your Nail or spells. After one Oblobble is defeated, the surviving Oblobble becomes more aggressive and attacks more rapidly. Maintain a safe distance and avoid rushing your attacks during this final phase. Once both Oblobbles have been defeated, the Trial of the Conqueror is complete. The trophy unlocks immediately afterward. Your first victory also rewards you with a **Pale Ore** and approximately **2,000 Geo**. Completing this trial unlocks access to the Trial of the Fool.

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**Prioritize flying enemies before they overwhelm the arena.** Primal Aspids and Battle Obbles are particularly dangerous because their projectiles can restrict your movement. Useful Charms include - **Mark of Pride** Extends your Nail's reach. - **Quick Slash** Increases your attack speed. - **Quick Focus** Allows faster healing. - **Grubsong** Generates Soul when you take damage. - **Shaman Stone** Strengthens your offensive spells. When the arena floor becomes covered with spikes, use the Mantis Claw to remain attached to walls or reach safe platforms. Don't attempt to heal while surrounded by fast-moving enemies. Instead, wait until a wave contains a slower opponent and use the opportunity to recover. You can also use the **Dream Nail** to generate Soul from suitable enemies, especially when Dream Wielder is equipped. **The Pale Ore reward is particularly valuable.** You'll eventually need six Pale Ore to fully upgrade your Nail into the Pure Nail. The Trial of the Conqueror provides one of these pieces, making it an important part of your Platinum progression. Conqueror also contributes toward the 112% completion requirement for Pure Completion. The trial isn't missable and can be repeated if necessary. After surviving the first Colosseum challenge, your Knight has returned for an even more dangerous competition. Apparently, defeating dozens of monsters wasn't impressive enough. Now the organizers have added flying enemies, collapsing platforms, and considerably more spikes.

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**Complete the Trial of the Fool, the final challenge in the Colosseum of Fools.** Fool is one of the most difficult combat trophies outside the Pantheons. It requires completing the third and final trial in the **Colosseum of Fools**, located in Kingdom's Edge. Before attempting this challenge, you must complete both previous trials: 1. **Trial of the Warrior** 2. **Trial of the Conqueror** Once you've completed the second trial, speak with **Little Fool** and pay **800 Geo** to unlock the Trial of the Fool. Enter the arena to begin the challenge. Unlike the previous trials, the Trial of the Fool combines numerous difficult enemies with dangerous arena modifications. You'll need to survive a lengthy sequence of enemy waves without dying. The trial includes enemies such as - **Heavy Fools and Sturdy Fools** Powerful melee opponents. - **Primal Aspids** Flying enemies that fire multiple projectiles. - **Armoured Squits** Fast-moving flying enemies. - **Death Loodles** Dangerous creatures that leap around the arena. - **Soul Twisters** Teleporting enemies that use magical attacks. - **Volt Twisters** Enemies capable of creating electrical hazards. - **Mantis Traitors and Mantis Petras** Aggressive enemies with fast attacks. - **Brooding Mawlek** A powerful enemy encountered during one of the later waves. Throughout the challenge, the arena repeatedly changes shape. Some waves introduce elevated platforms, while others cover the floor with spikes or reduce the amount of space available. One particularly difficult section removes safe ground beneath the arena, forcing you to remain on walls while fighting flying enemies. Use the **Mantis Claw** to stay above the spikes and strike enemies whenever they approach. Avoid becoming overly aggressive because a single mistake can cause you to lose your position and take repeated damage. **Final Encounter — God Tamer** At the end of the trial, you'll encounter the **God Tamer**, a warrior accompanied by a large armored beast. The God Tamer attacks using her weapon while the beast moves around the arena. The beast can roll toward you and launch dangerous attacks that restrict your movement. **Focus your attacks on the beast rather than the rider.** Defeating the beast causes the God Tamer to surrender, ending the encounter without requiring you to defeat both opponents separately. Once the beast is defeated and the God Tamer surrenders, the Trial of the Fool is complete. The trophy unlocks immediately. You'll also receive approximately **3,000 Geo** for completing the trial.

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**Attempt the Trial of the Fool only after obtaining substantial equipment upgrades.** The source guides recommend entering with - The **Pure Nail** or a highly upgraded Nail. - All or most Mask Shards. - Additional Vessel Fragments. - Plenty of Charm Notches. - Upgraded spells and movement abilities. A recommended Charm combination is - **Quick Focus** - **Mark of Pride** - **Quick Slash** - **Grubsong** If you have enough Charm Notches, consider replacing Grubsong with **Soul Catcher** for additional Soul generation. The most useful strategy is to control the pacing of each wave. When possible, leave one slow enemy alive while you recover your health. **Shielded Fools** are particularly useful for this strategy because they're relatively slow and predictable. With **Dream Wielder** equipped, you can repeatedly use the Dream Nail on a suitable surviving enemy to replenish your Soul before defeating it. During the spike-floor sections, prioritize flying enemies and avoid unnecessary movement. When fighting God Tamer, keep your attention on the beast and attack after safely avoiding its movements. **The Trial of the Fool contributes one percentage point toward 112% completion.** Completing all three Colosseum trials is mandatory for Pure Completion. There are no missable requirements, and you can retry the challenge as many times as necessary. The Trial of the Fool is one of the best places to practice the consistency and patience you'll need for the Pantheons. Your Knight has survived countless monsters, ancient warriors, and dangerous underground ruins. Now they've voluntarily entered an arena specifically designed to make their life miserable. Perhaps that's why they call it the Trial of the Fool.

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**Defeat Troupe Master Grimm during the Grimm Troupe storyline.** Grand Performance is earned by completing the first major boss encounter in **The Grimm Troupe**, one of Hollow Knight's free content expansions. The Grimm Troupe storyline introduces a mysterious traveling group led by **Troupe Master Grimm**. To earn this trophy, you must summon the troupe, collect the required flames using Grimmchild, and defeat Grimm in battle. **Step 1 — Summon the Grimm Troupe** Travel to **Howling Cliffs**. Explore the area until you locate a hidden breakable wall leading into a concealed passage. Continue through the passage and break another hidden wall to reach a chamber containing the corpse of a large insect. Approach the corpse and strike it with your **Dream Nail**. Afterward, return to the previous chamber and repeatedly strike the large lantern with your Nail until it ignites. This summons the Grimm Troupe to Hallownest. Return to **Dirtmouth**. You'll discover two mysterious red tents near Sly's shop. **Step 2 — Meet Troupe Master Grimm** Enter the larger tent and speak with **Troupe Master Grimm**. He'll introduce the troupe's ritual and give you the **Grimmchild Charm**. Grimmchild is required to locate and collect the flames associated with the quest. Equip Grimmchild at a Bench before beginning your search. **Step 3 — Collect the First Three Flames** Open your map and locate the flame markers scattered throughout Hallownest. Travel to the marked locations while Grimmchild is equipped. At each location, you'll encounter a **Grimmkin Novice**. Defeat the Grimmkin to collect its flame. Continue until you've collected all three flames. Return to Troupe Master Grimm in Dirtmouth. He'll upgrade Grimmchild and instruct you to collect another set of flames. **Step 4 — Collect Three More Flames** With Grimmchild equipped, travel to the newly marked locations. This time, you'll encounter stronger enemies known as **Grimmkin Masters**. Defeat the three Grimmkin Masters and collect their flames. Once all three have been collected, return to Grimm's tent in Dirtmouth. Speak with Grimm to begin the boss encounter. **Step 5 — Defeat Troupe Master Grimm** Grimm is a fast-moving boss with several dangerous attacks. He uses a variety of movements and fire-based abilities, including: - **Fire Bats** Launches flaming projectiles toward your position. - **Dash Uppercut** Rushes forward, then rises into the air while releasing falling fireballs. - **Dive Attack** Descends from above before charging across the arena. - **Ground Spikes** Summons spikes from the floor. - **Pufferfish Attack** Expands his cloak and fires numerous projectiles throughout the arena. At the beginning of the battle, Grimm bows to the Knight. If you attack during this animation, he'll immediately retaliate with his Pufferfish attack. For a more manageable encounter, wait until he finishes bowing before attacking. Pay close attention to his animations because each attack has a recognizable windup. Avoid the incoming attacks and strike Grimm during the openings that follow. After taking enough damage, Grimm transforms into a group of smaller bats. Use these opportunities to recover health before the battle continues. Keep attacking until Grimm is defeated. The trophy unlocks after winning the encounter. You'll also receive a **Charm Notch**, and Grimmchild will receive another upgrade.

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**Keep Grimmchild equipped during the quest and boss encounter.** The flame locations and Grimmkin enemies depend on the Charm being equipped. Grimm also requires Grimmchild to be equipped before beginning his boss battle. Useful combat Charms include - **Quick Focus** Provides faster healing. - **Mark of Pride** Increases your attack range. - **Shaman Stone** Strengthens your spells. - **Grubsong** Helps replenish Soul when taking damage. During the Fire Bats attack, jump over the lower projectiles and use the opening to attack. For the Pufferfish attack, move toward one side of the arena and carefully jump over the approaching fireballs. When Grimm summons ground spikes, position yourself between the spikes rather than attempting to dash through them. The source guides also describe a spell-focused strategy using **Abyss Shriek** to deal substantial damage. However, practicing Grimm's attack patterns is valuable because you'll encounter him again during the Pantheons. **Defeating Troupe Master Grimm doesn't complete the entire Grimm Troupe storyline.** After earning Grand Performance, you'll unlock the next stage of the quest. You must eventually either defeat **Nightmare King Grimm** or banish the troupe to unlock Nightmare's End. Both conclusions satisfy that trophy and provide the necessary completion progress. Grand Performance also contributes toward Pure Completion's 112% requirement. Your Knight has discovered a mysterious traveling circus hidden within Hallownest. Unfortunately, instead of enjoying a harmless performance, they've been recruited into a dangerous supernatural ritual. And naturally, the grand finale involves fighting the circus leader. At least the performance earns you a trophy.

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**Record all required creatures of Hallownest in the Hunter's Journal.** Keen Hunter requires discovering and recording every creature needed to complete the Hunter's Journal. The Hunter's Journal is a special bestiary that records enemies, bosses, and other creatures encountered throughout Hallownest. Unlike most collectible trophies, Keen Hunter requires tracking down numerous different enemy types rather than collecting physical items. **Step 1 — Obtain the Hunter's Journal** Travel to **Greenpath** and explore the eastern section of the area. Locate the passage leading toward the **Hunter**, a mysterious creature living in a secluded chamber above the Stone Sanctuary. Approach him and listen to his introduction. Despite his intimidating appearance, he won't attack you. Instead, he'll give you the **Hunter's Journal**. The Journal records creatures you've encountered and defeated during your adventure. Enemies you've already killed before obtaining the Journal will also have their records added. **Step 2 — Record Every Required Creature** Continue exploring Hallownest and defeating the different enemies you encounter. Most creatures are recorded after defeating them for the first time. However, some creatures require unusual interactions because they can't be defeated through ordinary combat. You'll need to explore every major region, including: - Forgotten Crossroads and Infected Crossroads. - Greenpath. - Fungal Wastes. - City of Tears. - Crystal Peak. - Royal Waterways. - Deepnest. - Ancient Basin and the Abyss. - Kingdom's Edge. - Queen's Gardens. - Fog Canyon. - The Hive. - Resting Grounds. - White Palace. - The Colosseum of Fools. Make sure to defeat the different enemies you encounter in each region. Some enemy types look similar but have separate Journal entries, so don't assume you've recorded everything simply because you've explored an area. **Step 3 — Record Special Creatures** Several required entries aren't obtained through ordinary combat. These are particularly easy to overlook. **Goam — Forgotten Crossroads** Goams are enormous armored creatures that emerge from the ground. You can't defeat them normally. Instead, locate a dead Goam and inspect its remains to add the entry to your Journal. **Garpede — Deepnest** Garpedes are enormous creatures that travel through narrow tunnels. Like Goams, they can't be killed through normal attacks. Locate the hidden dead Garpede in Deepnest, near the passages west of the Sharp Shadow Charm location. Inspect the remains to obtain the Journal entry. **Charged Lumafly — Fog Canyon** Charged Lumaflies are electrical creatures found throughout Fog Canyon. To obtain their Journal entry, travel to the **Teacher's Archives**. Explore the lower-left section of the Archives and locate the area containing a blue tank. Inspect the tank to record the creature. **Void Tendrils — The Abyss** Travel to the Abyss in the Ancient Basin. Explore the hidden passages near the lighthouse. Locate the secret room containing a wall drawing depicting Void Tendrils. Inspect the drawing to obtain the Journal entry. **Mossy Vagabond — Greenpath** Mossy Vagabonds are found in a secluded area of Greenpath. Depending on your story progression, they may be alive or already dead. If they've died due to the spread of the Infection, you can still obtain the Journal entry by inspecting their remains. **Aluba — Greenpath and Queen's Gardens** Alubas are unusual flying creatures that don't behave like normal hostile enemies. Look for them above the Lake of Unn in Greenpath and near the White Lady's location in Queen's Gardens. **Step 4 — Check Your Journal** Open the Hunter's Journal from your inventory and review the entries you've collected. Compare the recorded creatures against the required list to identify any missing enemies. Some creatures appear only in specific areas, while others are encountered during optional bosses or Colosseum trials. Continue locating and recording the remaining required creatures until your Journal contains every necessary entry. The trophy unlocks after recording the final required creature.

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**Keen Hunter and True Hunter have different requirements.** Keen Hunter only requires recording each necessary creature. **True Hunter** requires completing the additional kill requirements for the necessary entries and returning to the Hunter to receive the Hunter's Mark. For example, an enemy might be recorded after its first defeat, but you'll need to kill several more of that enemy type to finish its Journal entry. You don't need to complete every kill requirement for Keen Hunter specifically, although you'll eventually need to do so for True Hunter. **Not every creature in the expanded Journal is required.** The source guides confirm that several additional enemies and DLC bosses aren't necessary for the Hunter's Mark. This includes optional Godmaster and Grimm Troupe entries. As a result, you don't need to defeat every possible boss variant simply to complete the required Hunter's Journal collection. Be particularly careful about **Grey Prince Zote**. His Journal entry isn't required for Keen Hunter or True Hunter. Leaving Zote out of the relevant Godhome encounters can make the Pantheon of Hallownest considerably easier. **Watch for enemies that change as the story progresses.** When Forgotten Crossroads becomes Infected Crossroads, several new enemy types appear. You'll need to record these infected variants as well. Examples include Furious Vengeflies, Volatile Gruzzers, Violent Husks, and Slobbering Husks. Fortunately, the original enemy types have other available locations or alternative ways of being recorded. You don't need to restart your playthrough because the Infection has spread. Also remember that **Crystal Crawlers** are resistant to normal Nail attacks. Use spells or suitable damaging Charms to defeat them and obtain their entries. **Keen Hunter is not missable on PlayStation.** You can continue completing the Journal after defeating the Hollow Knight. Completing the Journal is a substantial part of the Platinum journey, so it's best to record enemies naturally while exploring instead of leaving everything until the end. Once Keen Hunter unlocks, continue toward True Hunter by completing the required kill counts. Your Knight has traveled across Hallownest, encountering hundreds of unusual creatures. Some are enormous monsters, others are tiny insects, and a few are mysterious beings that can't even be attacked. Fortunately, you've been keeping detailed records of every encounter. Apparently, becoming the kingdom's greatest hunter involves a surprising amount of paperwork.

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**Complete the Grimm Troupe storyline by defeating Nightmare King Grimm or banishing the troupe from Hallownest.** Nightmare's End requires completing the final stage of **The Grimm Troupe** storyline, one of Hollow Knight's free content expansions. Before attempting this trophy, you must defeat **Troupe Master Grimm** and earn Grand Performance. After defeating Grimm, he'll instruct you to collect additional flames throughout Hallownest using the Grimmchild Charm. However, the final stage introduces an important choice. You can either complete Grimm's ritual by defeating Nightmare King Grimm or help Brumm banish the troupe. **Both choices unlock Nightmare's End**, so you only need to complete one. **Step 1 — Continue the Grimm Troupe Quest** Return to Grimm's tent in **Dirtmouth** after defeating Troupe Master Grimm. Speak with Grimm to receive the next stage of the ritual. Equip the **Grimmchild Charm** at a Bench. Open your map and locate the new flame markers throughout Hallownest. You'll notice that there are four marked locations instead of the previous three. Three are associated with stronger enemies known as **Grimmkin Nightmares**, while the remaining location introduces an alternative way to end the storyline. At this point, you must choose how to complete the quest. **Method 1 — Defeat Nightmare King Grimm** This is the more challenging option. Travel to the three flame locations associated with Grimmkin Nightmares. Make sure Grimmchild remains equipped. Defeat the three Grimmkin Nightmares and collect their flames. Once you've gathered all three, return to Grimm's tent in Dirtmouth. You'll discover Grimm sleeping inside a cocoon toward the back of the tent. Approach him and use your **Dream Nail** to enter his dream. This begins the battle against **Nightmare King Grimm**. Nightmare King Grimm is significantly more difficult than Troupe Master Grimm. His attacks are faster, more aggressive, and frequently deal two masks of damage. His abilities include - **Fire Bats** Launches four flaming projectiles toward your position. - **Dash Uppercut** Rushes forward and launches upward, releasing falling fireballs. - **Dive Attack** Descends from above before charging across the ground and leaving a dangerous flame trail. - **Flame Pillars** Summons consecutive pillars of fire beneath your position. - **Ground Spikes** Creates spikes across the arena, forcing you to stand between them. - **Pufferfish Attack** Expands his cloak and fires waves of projectiles in multiple directions. Nightmare King Grimm uses his Pufferfish attack at approximately every 25% of health lost. Learn to recognize the opening animation of each attack before attempting to deal damage. Avoid rushing toward him because his movements can change depending on your positioning. Use short, controlled attacks during safe openings. Continue until Nightmare King Grimm is defeated. After the battle, the Grimmchild Charm receives its final upgrade, and the Grimm Troupe departs Hallownest. Nightmare's End unlocks after completing the ritual. **Method 2 — Banish the Grimm Troupe** This is the easier alternative because you don't need to defeat Nightmare King Grimm. Instead of gathering the final three flames, travel to **Deepnest** and locate the flame marker in **Distant Village**. At this location, you'll encounter **Brumm**, a member of the Grimm Troupe who has become troubled by the ritual. Speak with Brumm and listen to his explanation. He'll offer you the opportunity to help banish the troupe from Hallownest. Follow his instructions and return to **Howling Cliffs**, where you originally summoned the Grimm Troupe. Find the hidden chamber containing the Nightmare Lantern. Complete the interaction with Brumm and destroy the lantern to end the ritual. The Grimm Troupe will disappear from Dirtmouth. Your Grimmchild Charm will be removed. Return to Dirtmouth and speak with **Nymm**, who appears after the banishment. He'll reward you with the **Carefree Melody Charm**, replacing Grimmchild. Nightmare's End unlocks after successfully banishing the troupe.

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**Banishment is the easiest method for earning Nightmare's End, but defeating Nightmare King Grimm provides valuable practice for the Platinum.** Both options satisfy the trophy and contribute the relevant completion progress toward 112%. However, there are several important differences. **If you defeat Nightmare King Grimm** - You receive the final version of Grimmchild. - You gain experience fighting one of the game's hardest bosses. - You'll be better prepared for Nightmare King Grimm's appearance in the Pantheon of Hallownest. - Divine can remain available until you've completed any outstanding Unbreakable Charm upgrades. **If you banish the troupe** - You avoid the Nightmare King Grimm boss fight during the main quest. - Grimmchild is replaced with Carefree Melody. - Divine leaves Dirtmouth, ending access to her Charm-upgrading service. - Nightmare King Grimm still appears during the Pantheon of Hallownest. You don't need to upgrade the Fragile Charms into their Unbreakable versions for Blessed or Pure Completion. Therefore, losing Divine's services doesn't prevent you from earning the Platinum. If you choose banishment, complete Brumm's optional interaction when you encounter him in Distant Village. His opportunity to help with the ritual shouldn't be ignored if you intend to take this route. For players attempting the Platinum without shortcuts, I recommend defeating Nightmare King Grimm. Although the encounter is extremely difficult, learning his attack patterns now makes the final Pantheon much less intimidating. Useful Charms include **Quick Focus**, **Mark of Pride**, **Unbreakable Strength**, and **Shape of Unn**, depending on your preferred strategy. Shape of Unn is particularly useful because it can allow you to reposition while healing during certain attacks. Regardless of which ending you choose, Nightmare's End is obtainable in a single playthrough. You've traveled across Hallownest collecting mysterious flames for a supernatural circus. Now you're being asked to either defeat its terrifying leader or send the entire troupe away. Apparently, even the most entertaining performances eventually need a final curtain call.

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**Find Mister Mushroom in seven locations and complete the game to trigger his secret ending scene.** Passing of the Age is a hidden side-activity trophy involving **Mister Mushroom**, one of Hollow Knight's most unusual characters. Mister Mushroom is a mysterious talking mushroom who appears throughout Hallownest after you've defeated all three Dreamers. To earn this trophy, you must locate him in seven specific locations, speak with him in the correct order, and then obtain an ending to trigger an additional cutscene. Unlike most NPCs, Mister Mushroom speaks in strange, seemingly incomprehensible dialogue. You'll need the **Spore Shroom Charm** equipped to understand him and advance his storyline. **Step 1 — Obtain Spore Shroom** Travel to the **Fungal Wastes**. Explore the area below Queen's Station, near the acid pools. Locate the hidden passage containing the **Spore Shroom Charm**. Collect it and equip it at a Bench. The Charm releases a damaging cloud of spores when you use Focus. However, for this trophy, its most important function is allowing you to understand Mister Mushroom. **Keep Spore Shroom equipped during every encounter.** **Step 2 — Defeat All Three Dreamers** Before Mister Mushroom's storyline becomes available, you must destroy the three Dreamers: - Lurien the Watcher. - Herrah the Beast. - Monomon the Teacher. Once all three have been destroyed, Mister Mushroom can begin appearing throughout Hallownest. You'll now need to find him in seven locations. The encounters must be completed in the following order. **Location 1 — Fungal Wastes** Travel to the **Fungal Wastes**. Return to the area where Cornifer originally sold the regional map. Mister Mushroom will appear near Cornifer's former location. Approach him with Spore Shroom equipped. Strike Mister Mushroom with your Nail to initiate the encounter, then interact with him to hear his dialogue. After completing the conversation, he'll disappear and move to the next location. **Location 2 — Kingdom's Edge** Travel to **Kingdom's Edge**. Explore the passages near the Hive, particularly the area where enemies from Kingdom's Edge and the Hive appear together. Locate Mister Mushroom and approach him. Make sure Spore Shroom remains equipped. Strike him with your Nail and complete his dialogue. Afterward, he'll disappear again. **Location 3 — Deepnest** Travel to **Deepnest**. Find the chamber containing the Warrior Dream **Galien**. Mister Mushroom appears in this area after you've completed the previous encounter. Approach him, strike him with your Nail, and listen to his dialogue. He'll then move to the next location. **Location 4 — Howling Cliffs** Travel to **Howling Cliffs**. Find the hut belonging to **Nailmaster Mato**, the character who teaches Cyclone Slash. Enter the hut and locate Mister Mushroom. With Spore Shroom equipped, interact with him after striking him with your Nail. Complete the conversation to advance his storyline. **Location 5 — Ancient Basin** Travel to the **Ancient Basin**. Return to the chamber where you defeated the Broken Vessel and obtained the **Monarch Wings**. Mister Mushroom will appear in this area. Approach him and complete his dialogue while Spore Shroom is equipped. Afterward, he'll move to Fog Canyon. **Location 6 — Fog Canyon** Travel to **Fog Canyon**. Locate the area below the **Overgrown Mound**, where the Howling Wraiths spell can be found. Explore the nearby passages until you discover Mister Mushroom. Strike him with your Nail and listen to his dialogue. Once the conversation is finished, he'll disappear for the final time before moving to King's Pass. **Location 7 — King's Pass** Return to **King's Pass**, the opening area where your adventure originally began. Explore the starting section until you discover Mister Mushroom. Approach him with Spore Shroom equipped. Strike him with your Nail and complete his final conversation. Afterward, Mister Mushroom will disappear. This completes the seven required encounters. However, the trophy won't unlock immediately. **Step 3 — Complete the Game** After speaking with Mister Mushroom in all seven locations, you'll need to complete the game. Travel to the **Black Egg Temple** and defeat the Hollow Knight, or obtain another available ending. Allow the ending sequence and credits to play. After the credits, an additional cutscene involving Mister Mushroom will appear. **Passing of the Age unlocks when the secret cutscene begins.**

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**Mister Mushroom must be encountered in the correct order.** You can't simply visit the seven locations in any sequence. He moves to the next location only after you've completed the previous conversation while Spore Shroom is equipped. If he doesn't appear at a particular location, check whether you've completed the preceding encounter. The required order is 1. Fungal Wastes. 2. Kingdom's Edge. 3. Deepnest. 4. Howling Cliffs. 5. Ancient Basin. 6. Fog Canyon. 7. King's Pass. **Don't forget to finish the game afterward.** Finding all seven locations is necessary, but it doesn't immediately award the trophy. You must trigger the additional cutscene after an ending. If you've already completed the main story, you can still return to the Black Egg Temple and finish the game again. Passing of the Age isn't missable on PlayStation. The storyline also doesn't contribute directly toward the 112% completion requirement for Pure Completion, although the trophy itself is mandatory for the Platinum. You don't need to defeat any additional bosses specifically for Mister Mushroom's storyline beyond the three Dreamers required to make him appear. There are no special difficulty requirements or time limits. Mister Mushroom has appeared in seven completely different regions, offering mysterious statements that barely make sense even with the correct Charm equipped. After following him across practically the entire kingdom, you've finally completed his strange journey. And naturally, the reward is an equally mysterious secret ending. Apparently, some mysteries in Hallownest are best left unexplained.

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**Defeat Hornet for the second time in Kingdom's Edge.** Proof of Resolve requires defeating **Hornet Sentinel**, a significantly stronger version of the boss you previously encountered in Greenpath. This encounter takes place in **Kingdom's Edge**, near the Cast-Off Shell. The recommended approach is to enter Kingdom's Edge through the passage near **King's Station** in the City of Tears. Descend into the area, then travel east and begin climbing toward the upper section of Kingdom's Edge. Having the **Monarch Wings** is recommended because the double jump makes reaching the arena considerably easier. Continue upward until you find a passage leading toward a Bench. Rest there before proceeding to the boss arena. Hornet retains her previous attacks, including lunges, aerial strikes, needle throws, and her spinning Gossamer Storm. However, she now uses two additional abilities: - **Parry:** Hornet enters a defensive stance. If you attack her during this animation, she'll immediately retaliate with a powerful counterattack. - **Spike Traps:** Hornet suspends spiked balls throughout the arena, limiting your movement and creating dangerous obstacles. Watch her animations carefully and avoid attacking while she's preparing a counterattack. Destroy the spike traps using your Nail or spells before they restrict your movement. Continue dealing damage during safe openings until Hornet is defeated. The trophy unlocks after she retreats.

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**Clear Hornet's spike traps as soon as they appear.** She can place up to six traps in the arena, making the battlefield increasingly difficult to navigate. Vengeful Spirit or its upgraded version, **Shade Soul**, is particularly useful because it can destroy multiple traps along its path. When Hornet enters her parry stance, stop attacking and wait for her to resume her normal movements. Use her stagger animations to heal, but avoid becoming overly aggressive. A combination of **Quick Slash**, **Mark of Pride**, and defensive or healing-focused Charms can make this encounter more manageable. After defeating Hornet, continue into the **Cast-Off Shell** and collect the **King's Brand**. This important item allows you to open the sealed entrance to the Abyss in the Ancient Basin, eventually giving you access to the Shade Cloak. Hornet has already tested your strength once, but apparently the first battle wasn't convincing enough. This time, she's brought additional weapons and considerably more determination. Fortunately, your Knight has been practicing too.

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**Achieve 112% game completion and finish the game.** Pure Completion is one of Hollow Knight's most demanding trophies, requiring you to complete nearly every major activity throughout Hallownest. Unlike many games that consider 100% to be full completion, Hollow Knight allows you to reach **112% completion** thanks to additional content introduced through its free expansions. To unlock this trophy, you must reach the full 112% completion percentage and then finish the game by obtaining an ending. Reaching 112% alone doesn't unlock the trophy. You'll need to defeat the Hollow Knight or complete another qualifying ending after reaching the required percentage. **Step 1 — Unlock Your Completion Percentage** Before tracking your progress, you'll need to obtain the **World Sense** ability. Travel to the **Black Egg Temple** in the Infected Crossroads. The temple becomes accessible after destroying all three Dreamers: - Lurien the Watcher. - Herrah the Beast. - Monomon the Teacher. Enter the temple and locate the stone tablet near the final boss chamber. Interact with the tablet to obtain World Sense. This ability allows you to view your current completion percentage in the inventory. Use it to monitor your progress toward 112%. **Step 2 — Collect All 40 Charms** Every Charm contributes one percentage point toward your completion total. You'll need to obtain all **40 Charms** scattered throughout Hallownest. These include Charms purchased from merchants, found in secret areas, awarded for defeating bosses, and obtained through special quests. Important requirements include - Rescue all 46 Grubs to obtain Grubberfly's Elegy. - Learn all three Nail Arts to obtain Nailmaster's Glory. - Collect 500 Essence to obtain Dream Wielder. - Obtain both halves of Kingsoul. - Complete the necessary Grimm Troupe activities to obtain Grimmchild or Carefree Melody. Kingsoul and Void Heart share the same Charm slot, so converting Kingsoul into Void Heart doesn't prevent completion. Similarly, Grimmchild and Carefree Melody are alternatives. You don't need to upgrade the Fragile Charms into their Unbreakable versions. **All 40 Charms contribute 40 percentage points toward 112%.** You'll also need to purchase Salubra's Blessing for the separate Blessed trophy. **Step 3 — Obtain All Permanent Upgrades** You'll need to obtain the Knight's major abilities, equipment upgrades, and permanent improvements. These include **Health and Soul** - Collect all 16 Mask Shards. - Collect all nine Vessel Fragments. **Movement Abilities** - Mothwing Cloak and its Shade Cloak upgrade. - Mantis Claw. - Crystal Heart. - Monarch Wings. - Isma's Tear. **Spells** - Vengeful Spirit and its Shade Soul upgrade. - Desolate Dive and its Descending Dark upgrade. - Howling Wraiths and its Abyss Shriek upgrade. **Dream Nail** - Obtain the Dream Nail. - Collect 1,800 Essence and receive the Awoken Dream Nail. **Nail Upgrades** - Fully upgrade your Nail to the Pure Nail. - Learn Cyclone Slash, Dash Slash, and Great Slash. **Additional Equipment** - Obtain the King's Brand. - Obtain the Godtuner from the Godseeker in the Royal Waterways. The source guide groups these permanent improvements under **37 percentage points** of completion. Several upgrades are also necessary for reaching hidden regions containing collectibles or optional bosses. **Step 4 — Defeat the Required Bosses** Hollow Knight contains numerous optional and mandatory bosses. You'll need to defeat the bosses that contribute toward the game's completion percentage. Important encounters include - False Knight. - Gruz Mother. - Hornet Protector. - Hornet Sentinel. - Mantis Lords. - Brooding Mawlek. - Broken Vessel. - Nosk. - Watcher Knights. - Dung Defender. - Soul Master. - Uumuu. - Hive Knight. - The Collector. - Traitor Lord. - Troupe Master Grimm. You'll also need to complete the final Grimm Troupe storyline. For Nightmare's End, either defeating Nightmare King Grimm or banishing the troupe satisfies the relevant completion requirement. **The required boss progression contributes 17 percentage points.** You don't need to defeat every optional dream variation of these bosses for 112%, although some are useful sources of Essence. **Step 5 — Defeat All Seven Warrior Dreams** Warrior Dreams are special encounters accessed through the Dream Nail. You'll need to defeat all seven: 1. **Xero** — Resting Grounds. 2. **Gorb** — Howling Cliffs. 3. **Elder Hu** — Fungal Wastes. 4. **Marmu** — Queen's Gardens. 5. **No Eyes** — Greenpath. 6. **Galien** — Deepnest. 7. **Markoth** — Kingdom's Edge. Each Warrior Dream contributes one percentage point. **All seven contribute seven percentage points toward completion.** Defeating them also provides a combined total of 1,100 Essence, which helps with Ascension. **Step 6 — Complete All Three Colosseum Trials** Travel to the **Colosseum of Fools** in Kingdom's Edge. Complete all three challenges 1. Trial of the Warrior. 2. Trial of the Conqueror. 3. Trial of the Fool. Each completed trial contributes one percentage point. The Trial of the Fool is the most difficult and should be attempted with a highly upgraded Knight. Completing all three trials contributes **three percentage points** toward 112%. You'll also earn Warrior, Conqueror, and Fool along the way. **Step 7 — Destroy the Three Dreamers** You'll need to destroy the three Dreamers protecting the Black Egg Temple: - Lurien the Watcher in the City of Tears. - Herrah the Beast in Deepnest. - Monomon the Teacher in Fog Canyon. Each Dreamer contributes one percentage point. **All three contribute three percentage points** and unlock access to the game's final main-story boss. **Step 8 — Complete the First Four Pantheons** Travel to **Godhome**, accessed by using the Dream Nail on the Godseeker in the Junk Pit of the Royal Waterways. Complete the following Pantheons 1. **Pantheon of the Master** — Ends with Brothers Oro and Mato. 2. **Pantheon of the Artist** — Ends with Paintmaster Sheo. 3. **Pantheon of the Sage** — Ends with Great Nailsage Sly. 4. **Pantheon of the Knight** — Ends with Pure Vessel. Each Pantheon contributes one percentage point. **All four contribute four percentage points toward 112%.** Completing the Pantheon of the Knight also unlocks Soul & Shade. You don't need to complete the Pantheon of Hallownest for Pure Completion. However, the fifth Pantheon is mandatory for Embrace the Void and the Platinum. **Step 9 — Complete the Seer's Storyline** Collect **2,400 Essence** using the Dream Nail. Essence can be obtained by defeating Warrior Dreams, Dream Bosses, and interacting with Whispering Roots. After reaching 2,400 Essence, return to the Seer in the Resting Grounds. Speak with her to hear her final words and complete her storyline. This grants **one percentage point** toward completion and unlocks Ascension. **Step 10 — Finish the Game at 112%** After completing every required activity, open your inventory and verify that your completion percentage has reached **112%**. If your total is below 112%, review the previous categories and identify any missing requirements. Once you've reached 112%, return to the **Black Egg Temple** in the Infected Crossroads. Enter the temple and defeat the Hollow Knight. If you already obtained Void Heart, you can still complete the normal boss encounter by continuing to attack the Hollow Knight instead of entering the Radiance fight. Alternatively, another qualifying ending can satisfy the requirement. After completing the game with 112% completion, Pure Completion unlocks.

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**The biggest mistake is assuming that reaching 112% automatically unlocks the trophy.** You must obtain an ending after reaching the required completion percentage. If you defeated the Hollow Knight earlier, simply return to the Black Egg Temple and defeat the boss again. Your save remains available after completing an ending, allowing you to continue collecting upgrades and finishing optional activities. Several objectives are not necessary for the 112% percentage itself: - Completing the Pantheon of Hallownest. - Receiving the Hunter's Mark. - Finding Mister Mushroom in all seven locations. - Completing the Path of Pain. - Completing the Eternal Ordeal. - Collecting every relic. - Defeating Grey Prince Zote. However, some of these activities are required for separate trophies. For example, the Hunter's Mark is required for True Hunter, while Mister Mushroom's storyline is required for Passing of the Age. **The Platinum requires more than 112% completion alone.** For the most efficient approach, finish your collectibles, upgrades, Warrior Dreams, Colosseum trials, and first four Pantheons before challenging the final Pantheon. The source guides estimate approximately 100 hours or more to earn the Platinum, largely because of the difficulty of the Pantheons. For Pure Completion specifically, the fifth Pantheon can be left until afterward. There are no missable PlayStation requirements, and you don't need to complete Steel Soul Mode or a speedrun. After exploring countless ruins, defeating powerful enemies, and collecting nearly every valuable object in Hallownest, you've finally reached 112% completion. Apparently, saving an entire kingdom wasn't impressive enough. You also had to discover everything the kingdom was hiding. And somehow, the most dangerous challenge is still waiting for you.

How to Unlock

**Deliver the Grey Mourner's Delicate Flower to the grave in Queen's Gardens without taking damage.** Solace is a challenging side-quest trophy requiring you to complete the **Grey Mourner's Delicate Flower quest**. The Grey Mourner, also known as **Ze'mer**, is a mysterious NPC located in a hidden section of the Resting Grounds. She asks the Knight to deliver a fragile flower to the grave of her deceased lover in Queen's Gardens. Unfortunately, the flower breaks if you take damage or use certain transportation methods. You'll need to carry it across several dangerous regions without allowing it to be destroyed. **Step 1 — Locate the Grey Mourner** Travel to the **Resting Grounds**. Explore the eastern section of the area and locate the hidden passage leading toward the Grey Mourner. You'll need **Desolate Dive** to access the concealed route. Continue through the passage until you find her secluded home. Speak with the Grey Mourner and accept her request. She'll give you a **Delicate Flower** to deliver to a grave in Queen's Gardens. **Step 2 — Understand the Flower's Restrictions** The Delicate Flower breaks if - You take damage from an enemy. - You take damage from environmental hazards. - You use a Stag Station while carrying it. - You use Dreamgate teleportation while carrying it. However, using the **Tram system** doesn't destroy the flower. If the flower breaks, return to the Grey Mourner to obtain another. You can retry the quest until you successfully deliver it. **Step 3 — Prepare Your Route** Before collecting the flower for your serious attempt, plan a safe route from the Resting Grounds to Queen's Gardens. One route described in the source guides travels through: 1. Resting Grounds. 2. City of Tears. 3. Fungal Wastes. 4. Queen's Station. 5. Fog Canyon. 6. Queen's Gardens. Make sure you've unlocked the necessary passages and movement abilities before attempting the delivery. **Step 4 — Clear Dangerous Enemies** One of the easiest ways to complete the quest is to clear enemies from your intended route before carrying the flower. Travel along your chosen path and defeat the dangerous enemies. **Avoid resting at Benches afterward**, because resting causes many enemies to respawn. Once you've cleared the route, use Dreamgate to return near the Grey Mourner's home while you're **not carrying a flower**. Collect a fresh Delicate Flower and follow your prepared route. Many defeated enemies will remain absent until you rest at a Bench, although some enemies can respawn when you reenter an area. Continue carefully and avoid unnecessary fights. **Step 5 — Deliver the Flower** Travel through Queen's Gardens until you reach the grave of the Grey Mourner's lover. The grave is located in the area associated with the Traitor Lord's daughter. Be especially careful near the final section because the route contains dangerous thorn obstacles. Use your movement abilities to navigate the hazards without taking damage. Approach the grave and interact with it to deliver the Delicate Flower. **Step 6 — Return to the Grey Mourner** After successfully delivering the flower, return to the Grey Mourner in the Resting Grounds. You no longer need to protect the flower, so you can use fast travel normally. Speak with her to complete the quest. She'll reward you with a **Mask Shard**, and Solace will unlock.

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**Clear the route before collecting the flower, and avoid resting at Benches during your delivery attempts.** This is the most reliable strategy described in the source guides. A helpful Charm setup includes movement and reach improvements such as **Sprintmaster**, **Dashmaster**, or **Mark of Pride**, depending on the route you choose. Remember that even a single point of damage destroys the flower. Additional health won't prevent the quest from failing if you get hit. You should also be careful when using **Carefree Melody**, since avoiding health loss through its effect doesn't necessarily protect the flower from breaking. If you're struggling, practice the route without a flower until you're comfortable navigating the dangerous sections. Then collect a fresh flower and attempt the delivery. You have unlimited opportunities to retry, so there's no need to restart your playthrough after failing. The Mask Shard reward is required for **Masked**, which involves collecting all 16 Mask Shards. The flower can also be offered to certain other NPCs, but those interactions don't replace delivering it to the grave. **Solace isn't missable**, and you can complete the quest after finishing the main story. Your Knight has defeated enormous monsters, survived terrifying underground tunnels, and challenged powerful ancient warriors. Now the Grey Mourner has entrusted you with something far more delicate. A single flower. Unfortunately, getting it safely across Hallownest might be harder than defeating half the kingdom's bosses.

How to Unlock

**Complete the Pantheon of the Knight, the fourth Pantheon in Godhome.** Soul & Shade is one of Hollow Knight's most difficult combat trophies. It requires completing the **Pantheon of the Knight**, the fourth of five Pantheons introduced in the Godmaster expansion. Pantheons are boss-rush challenges that require defeating multiple bosses consecutively without dying. Unlike normal boss encounters, losing a fight forces you to restart the current Pantheon from the beginning. Before attempting the Pantheon of the Knight, you must gain access to Godhome and complete the first three Pantheons. **Step 1 — Unlock Godhome** Travel to the **Royal Waterways**. Explore the passages leading toward the **Junk Pit**, a hidden area containing a large sealed cocoon. Bring a **Simple Key** to unlock the cocoon. Once opened, you'll discover the **Godseeker** and obtain the **Godtuner**. Approach the Godseeker and use your **Dream Nail** to enter Godhome. Godhome is a special area containing the Pantheons and the Hall of Gods, where you can practice boss encounters. **Step 2 — Complete the First Three Pantheons** Before entering the Pantheon of the Knight, you must complete: 1. **Pantheon of the Master** 2. **Pantheon of the Artist** 3. **Pantheon of the Sage** Each Pantheon contains a sequence of boss encounters, ending with a powerful opponent unique to Godhome. The first three Pantheons culminate in battles against: - **Brothers Oro and Mato** — Pantheon of the Master. - **Paintmaster Sheo** — Pantheon of the Artist. - **Great Nailsage Sly** — Pantheon of the Sage. Some Pantheon entrances remain locked until you've encountered the required bosses elsewhere in Hallownest. If a Pantheon remains inaccessible, inspect its entrance to identify the missing encounters. Once you've completed the first three Pantheons, the **Pantheon of the Knight** becomes available. **Step 3 — Prepare Your Equipment** The fourth Pantheon is considerably more challenging than the first three. Before attempting it, I recommend obtaining: - **Pure Nail** for maximum Nail damage. - All **16 Mask Shards** for maximum permanent health. - All **nine Vessel Fragments** for additional Soul capacity. - As many Charm Notches as possible. - Fully upgraded spells, including Shade Soul, Descending Dark, and Abyss Shriek. - Shade Cloak for improved defensive movement. Experiment with Charm combinations until you find a setup that works for your playstyle. Useful options include - **Unbreakable Strength** Increases Nail damage. - **Quick Slash** Increases attack speed. - **Mark of Pride** Improves attack range. - **Quick Focus** Reduces healing time. - **Shaman Stone** Increases spell damage. **Step 4 — Complete the Pantheon of the Knight** The fourth Pantheon contains the following boss encounters in order: 1. **Enraged Guardian** 2. **Lost Kin** 3. **No Eyes** 4. **Traitor Lord** 5. **White Defender** 6. **Hot Spring and Bench** 7. **Failed Champion** 8. **Markoth** 9. **Watcher Knights** 10. **Soul Tyrant** 11. **Godseeker rest area** 12. **Pure Vessel** You must defeat all ten bosses in a single successful run. The Hot Spring and Bench between White Defender and Failed Champion allow you to recover before continuing. Use this opportunity to restore your health and Soul and adjust your Charms. After defeating Soul Tyrant, you'll encounter another brief rest area before the final boss. **Final Encounter — Pure Vessel** Pure Vessel is an extremely fast and aggressive opponent with powerful Nail attacks and dangerous magical abilities. Its attacks include rapid lunges, consecutive slashes, teleportation, and large area-of-effect attacks. The boss also uses powerful attacks that can inflict significant damage if you're caught in the wrong position. Watch its attack animations closely and avoid trying to land multiple hits during every opening. Use Shade Cloak and careful jumping to avoid its rapid movements. Spells such as **Descending Dark** can provide valuable brief invulnerability while dealing damage. During the later portion of the battle, Pure Vessel introduces additional attacks that require precise positioning. Remain patient and focus on avoiding damage. Continue until Pure Vessel is defeated. Once you've completed the Pantheon of the Knight, **Soul & Shade unlocks**.

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**Practice Pure Vessel in the Hall of Gods before repeatedly attempting the full Pantheon.** Pure Vessel is one of the most demanding bosses in Hollow Knight, and reaching it requires surviving nine previous encounters. After encountering Pure Vessel, you can practice the fight separately in the Hall of Gods. This allows you to learn its movements without repeatedly spending time completing the entire Pantheon. Pay particular attention to the later encounters: - **Failed Champion** Extremely aggressive, with powerful jumps and attacks. - **Markoth** Dangerous floating shields and projectiles. - **Watcher Knights** Multiple enemies that can overwhelm you. - **Soul Tyrant** Rapid movement and powerful magical attacks. - **Pure Vessel** Fast, relentless attacks requiring consistent reactions. The first four Pantheons each contribute **one percentage point toward 112% completion**. Completing the Pantheon of the Knight is therefore mandatory for Pure Completion as well as Soul & Shade. **Bindings are optional.** You don't need to restrict your health, Soul, Charms, or Nail damage to earn this trophy. Although completing the fourth Pantheon is a major achievement, it isn't the final challenge. You'll still need to complete the Pantheon of Hallownest for Embrace the Void. Your Knight has defeated countless bosses throughout Hallownest. Now the Godseeker has decided that defeating them once wasn't impressive enough. Apparently, true mastery means fighting them all again without making a single fatal mistake.

How to Unlock

**Complete the required Hunter's Journal entries and receive the Hunter's Mark.** True Hunter is a collectible trophy that requires you to fully document Hallownest's required creatures and obtain the **Hunter's Mark**. This trophy expands upon **Keen Hunter**, which requires recording each necessary creature in the Hunter's Journal. For True Hunter, simply discovering every enemy isn't enough. You must also complete the required kill counts associated with their Journal entries. **Step 1 — Obtain the Hunter's Journal** Travel to **Greenpath** and explore the eastern section of the area. Locate the Hunter's chamber near the passages above Stone Sanctuary. Approach the Hunter and speak with him. Despite his intimidating appearance, he won't attack you. Instead, he'll give you the **Hunter's Journal**, which records information about the different creatures inhabiting Hallownest. Enemies you've already defeated before receiving the Journal will be recorded automatically. **Step 2 — Record Every Required Creature** Explore Hallownest and defeat the various enemy types you encounter. Most creatures receive their initial Journal entry after being defeated once. However, some entries require inspecting environmental objects or interacting with special creatures. You'll need to explore nearly every major region, including: - Forgotten Crossroads and Infected Crossroads. - Greenpath and Fungal Wastes. - City of Tears and Royal Waterways. - Crystal Peak and Resting Grounds. - Deepnest and Ancient Basin. - Kingdom's Edge and Queen's Gardens. - Fog Canyon and the Hive. - White Palace and the Colosseum of Fools. Continue collecting entries until you've recorded all the creatures required for Keen Hunter. **Step 3 — Complete the Required Kill Counts** Once you've recorded the necessary creatures, you'll need to complete their individual Journal requirements. Different enemies require different numbers of kills. For example - **Crawlid** 1 kill. - **Vengefly** 45 kills. - **Gruzzer** 30 kills. - **Aspid Hunter** 20 kills. - **Mosscreep** 35 kills. - **Mantis Warrior** 25 kills. - **Husk Sentry** 30 kills. - **Primal Aspid** 25 kills. - **Stalking Devout** 15 kills. - **Shadow Creeper** 20 kills. Bosses generally require fewer defeats, with many needing only one. You don't need to defeat every boss repeatedly. Open the Hunter's Journal and inspect your incomplete entries to determine which creatures still require additional kills. Return to their respective regions and defeat the necessary number of enemies until their entries are completed. **Step 4 — Complete Special Journal Entries** Some required creatures cannot be defeated normally. Instead, their entries are completed through specific interactions. Important examples include **Goam — Forgotten Crossroads** Locate a dead Goam in the Forgotten Crossroads. Inspect its remains to obtain the Journal entry. **Garpede — Deepnest** Explore the hidden passage west of the Sharp Shadow Charm location. Locate the dead Garpede and inspect it to obtain the entry. **Charged Lumafly — Fog Canyon** Travel to the Teacher's Archives. Inspect the special tank containing a Charged Lumafly to record it. **Void Tendrils — The Abyss** Explore the hidden room near the Abyss lighthouse. Inspect the wall drawing depicting Void Tendrils. **Mossy Vagabond — Greenpath** Locate the Mossy Vagabonds in Greenpath. Depending on your story progression, you may need to defeat them or inspect their remains. These special entries don't require conventional farming. **Step 5 — Return to the Hunter** Once all required creatures have been recorded and their Journal requirements completed, return to the Hunter in Greenpath. Speak with him to demonstrate your progress. The Hunter will recognize your accomplishments and reward you with the **Hunter's Mark**. The trophy unlocks after receiving the Mark.

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**Not every creature in the expanded Hunter's Journal is required for True Hunter.** The source guides confirm that several optional and DLC-related entries don't count toward obtaining the Hunter's Mark. This includes additional Godmaster and Grimm Troupe bosses. Most importantly, **Grey Prince Zote isn't required**. Avoiding his optional dream encounter can make the Pantheon of Hallownest easier, since he may otherwise appear among its encounters. You can complete True Hunter without fighting him. Some enemies only appear after the Forgotten Crossroads becomes infected, including Furious Vengeflies, Volatile Gruzzers, Violent Husks, and Slobbering Husks. Return to the area after the Infection spreads to record these variants. Other creatures require special attacks. For example, **Crystal Crawlers** are immune to ordinary Nail attacks, so use spells or suitable damaging Charms to defeat them. If your Journal is nearly complete, compare your remaining entries against the required creature list in the source guide. Check unusual environmental entries first, since these are particularly easy to overlook. **True Hunter is not missable on PlayStation.** You can continue completing the Journal after finishing the main story. The Hunter's Mark doesn't contribute directly to the 112% completion percentage, but True Hunter is mandatory for the Platinum. Your Knight has explored nearly every corner of Hallownest, defeated hundreds of creatures, and recorded an extraordinary amount of information. After all that effort, the Hunter finally recognizes your dedication. Apparently, becoming a legendary warrior requires considerably more paperwork than anyone expected.

How to Unlock

**Complete the Trial of the Warrior in the Colosseum of Fools.** Warrior is earned by completing the first combat challenge in the **Colosseum of Fools**, an optional arena located in Kingdom's Edge. The Colosseum contains three increasingly difficult trials: 1. **Trial of the Warrior** 2. **Trial of the Conqueror** 3. **Trial of the Fool** Each trial requires surviving multiple waves of enemies inside an arena. You'll need to defeat every required opponent without dying to complete the challenge. **Step 1 — Locate the Colosseum of Fools** Travel to **Kingdom's Edge**. Explore the upper sections of the region until you reach the entrance to the Colosseum of Fools. Enter the structure and speak with the NPC known as **Little Fool**. He'll offer you the opportunity to participate in the arena challenges. **Step 2 — Unlock the Trial of the Warrior** Speak with Little Fool and pay **100 Geo** to unlock the first trial. After paying the entry fee, enter the arena to begin. The Trial of the Warrior consists of multiple waves featuring enemies you've previously encountered throughout Hallownest. The arena changes during the challenge, introducing elevated platforms, spikes, and restricted movement areas. **Step 3 — Survive the Enemy Waves** The trial includes several different enemy types, such as: - **Shielded Fools** Armored melee enemies that defend against frontal attacks. - **Sturdy Fools** Aggressive opponents wielding heavy weapons. - **Sharp Baldurs** Armored creatures that require careful positioning. - **Primal Aspids** Flying enemies that fire multiple projectiles. - **Vengeflies** Flying enemies that attack from above. - **Volatile Gruzzer** Infected flying enemies that create additional hazards. During later waves, you'll encounter stronger enemies and bosses, including the **Vengefly King** and **Gruz Mother**. The arena's layout also changes throughout the trial. Some sections introduce platforms above spike-covered floors, requiring careful use of the Mantis Claw and other movement abilities. Continue defeating enemies until you reach the final wave. Depending on your earlier decisions involving Zote, he may appear as an additional opponent near the end of the trial. If he appears, defeat him to continue. **Step 4 — Finish the Trial** After defeating every required wave, the Trial of the Warrior is complete. You'll receive the Warrior trophy. Your first victory also rewards you with a **Charm Notch** and approximately **1,000 Geo**. Completing the first trial unlocks access to the Trial of the Conqueror.

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**The Trial of the Warrior is the easiest of the three Colosseum challenges, but preparation still helps considerably.** Before entering, consider obtaining an upgraded Nail, additional Mask Shards, and useful combat Charms. The source guides recommend Charm combinations that provide additional attack range, Soul generation, and healing opportunities. Useful options include - **Mark of Pride** Increases your Nail's attack range. - **Quick Slash** Allows you to attack more rapidly. - **Quick Focus** Reduces the time required to heal. - **Grubsong** Generates Soul when taking damage. - **Soul Catcher** Increases Soul gained from hitting enemies. During the trial, prioritize defeating flying enemies such as Primal Aspids before they overwhelm the arena with projectiles. When a wave contains a slower enemy, consider leaving that opponent alive temporarily. You can use this opportunity to heal before beginning the next wave. With **Dream Wielder**, you can also generate additional Soul by using the Dream Nail on suitable enemies. There's a Bench near the arena, along with a hidden Hot Spring that can restore your Soul before attempting a trial. **Warrior isn't missable**, and the trial can be repeated. The Colosseum challenges also contribute toward the **112% completion requirement** for Pure Completion. After earning Warrior, you'll still need to complete the Trial of the Conqueror and Trial of the Fool for their respective trophies. Your Knight has spent the entire adventure fighting dangerous insects throughout Hallownest. Now you've discovered a place where fighting those same creatures is considered entertainment. Apparently, the kingdom's idea of a sporting event involves spikes, monsters, and a very real possibility of death. At least the first victory comes with a useful Charm Notch.