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Greenpath

The Hunter's Journal, the Mothwing Cloak and the rescue that keeps the whole Zote questline alive.
Zote: free him from the Vengefly KingQuest stepMissablePoint of no return
Location
Greenpath · Zote's ambush
Why you can lose it
Zote dies in Greenpath if you pick up the Mantis Claw before freeing him.
Point of no return
Picking up the Mantis Claw in Mantis Village.
Requires
Summary
Kill the Vengefly King beside him, then talk to him. He shows up next in Dirtmouth.
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Fungal Wastes and Mantis Village

Queen's Station, Leg Eater's charms, the Mantis Claw and the Mantis Lords.

The Abyss

The pit below the Ancient Basin: the Shade Cloak, Abyss Shriek, two Arcane Eggs and the Lifeblood Core.
Arcane Egg: Lifeblood Core chamberCollectibleMissablePoint of no return
Location
The Abyss
Why you can lose it
Taking the Lifeblood Core throws you out of the chamber and seals it for good.
Point of no return
Taking the Lifeblood Core in the Abyss.
Requires
Summary
Below the altar room past the Lifeblood door. Take it before you touch the Lifeblood Core.
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Fog Canyon and the Teacher's Archives

Uumuu, the third Dreamer, and Quirrel's farewell at the Blue Lake.
Quirrel: farewell at the Blue LakeHidden spoiler – activate to revealQuest stepMissablePoint of no returnMinor spoiler
Location
Blue Lake
Why you can lose it
Leaving the Blue Lake room ends the scene for good; Quirrel is gone and only his nail remains.
Point of no return
Leaving the Blue Lake room after Quirrel's last talk.
Requires
Summary
After Monomon, Quirrel sits by the Blue Lake. Talk to him, then sit beside him before leaving.
Trophies
  • Achievement · SteamWitness
  • Achievement · XboxWitness
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Ending 1: The Hollow Knight

The first ending, which has to come before the Void Heart.
The Hollow KnightHidden spoiler – activate to revealEndingMissablePoint of no returnMajor spoiler
Location
Forgotten Crossroads · Temple of the Black Egg
Why you can lose it
Obtaining the Void Heart locks this ending out for the save.
Point of no return
Dream Nailing the egg at the end of the Birthplace, which turns the Kingsoul into the Void Heart.
Requires
Summary
Beat the Hollow Knight without the Void Heart.
Trophies
  • Achievement · SteamThe Hollow Knight
  • Achievement · XboxThe Hollow Knight
  • Gold · PlayStationThe Hollow Knight
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The Birthplace and the Void Heart

The Kingsoul opens the Birthplace at the bottom of the Abyss, where it becomes the Void Heart.
Arcane Egg: the BirthplaceHidden spoiler – activate to revealCollectibleMissablePoint of no returnMajor spoiler
Location
The Abyss
Why you can lose it
One wiki says the Birthplace cannot be re-entered once you have the Void Heart.
Point of no return
Dream Nailing the egg at the end of the Birthplace, which turns the Kingsoul into the Void Heart.
Requires
Summary
In the lower part of the Birthplace. Take it before you Dream Nail the egg at the end.
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Colosseum of Fools: Conqueror and Fool

The two harder trials, the last Pale Ore and Nail, the Nailsmith's choice and the Hunter's Mark.
Nailsmith: spare him, then find him with SheoHidden spoiler – activate to revealQuest stepMissablePoint of no returnMinor spoiler
Location
Greenpath · Sheo's hut
Why you can lose it
Striking the Nailsmith down when he asks gives Purity instead, and the game saves at once.
Point of no return
The Nailsmith's request to be struck down after the Pure Nail.
Requires
Summary
When he asks you to strike him down, walk away instead. Once you have Great Slash and have rested at a bench, he is at Sheo's hut in Greenpath; talk to him there.
Trophies
  • Achievement · SteamHappy Couple
  • Achievement · XboxHappy Couple
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The Pantheon of Hallownest

The fifth Pantheon and both Godmaster endings, plus the PlayStation platinum.
Embrace the VoidHidden spoiler – activate to revealEndingMissablePoint of no returnDLC: GodmasterMajor spoiler
Location
Godhome · Pantheon of Hallownest
Why you can lose it
Giving the Godseeker a Delicate Flower replaces this ending with the flower version for the save.
Point of no return
Giving the Godseeker a Delicate Flower.
Requires
Summary
Climb the Pantheon of Hallownest and beat Absolute Radiance at its top, without having given the Godseeker a flower. With 112% on the save this ending also earns Pure Completion.
Trophies
  • Achievement · SteamEmbrace the Void
  • Achievement · XboxEmbrace the Void
  • Gold · PlayStationEmbrace the Void
  • Achievement · SteamPure Completion
  • Achievement · XboxPure Completion
  • Gold · PlayStationPure Completion
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Cycle 2: Neglect and the five-hour ending

Start a new normal-mode save for the speed achievements and the other side of each either-or choice.
Zote: leave him, then strike his bodyHidden spoiler – activate to revealQuest stepMissablePoint of no returnNG+1Minor spoiler
Location
Greenpath · Zote's ambush
Why you can lose it
Freeing Zote from the Vengefly King on this save makes Neglect impossible.
Point of no return
Freeing Zote from the Vengefly King on the cycle 2 save.
Summary
Pick up the Mantis Claw without freeing Zote, then return to Greenpath and hit his remains.
Trophies
  • Achievement · SteamNeglect
  • Achievement · XboxNeglect
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Cycle 2: Purity, Banishment and 100% in 20 hours

Keep playing the cycle 2 save: banish the Troupe, strike down the Nailsmith and reach 100% before 20 hours.
Brumm: break the Nightmare LanternHidden spoiler – activate to revealQuest stepMissablePoint of no returnDLC: The Grimm TroupeNG+1Minor spoiler
Location
Howling Cliffs · Nightmare Lantern
Why you can lose it
Leaving the lantern room after Brumm's talk there, before breaking the brazier, makes him vanish for the save.
Point of no return
Leaving the Nightmare Lantern room after Brumm's talk there.
Summary
Run the Grimm Troupe ritual past Troupe Master Grimm, then find Brumm in Deepnest's Distant Village. He meets you again at the Nightmare Lantern; strike the brazier and do not leave the room first.
Trophies
  • Achievement · SteamBanishment
  • Achievement · XboxBanishment
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About this guide

Expect a demanding platformer with many optional bosses. The full collector route adds the Pantheons with every binding, a speedrun save and a one-life Steel Soul save on Steam, Xbox and Switch.

Last verified: Oct 29, 2026 · Patch 1.5.12620 · 0 community corrections shipped

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