#Abyss map hollow knight free#

As a boss, he deals no damage due to his nail being made of shellwood. He then becomes the final boss of the first trial. If saved, he once again complains about the Knight meddling in his supposed heroics.If the Knight saves him both times, he is captured and can be found in the resting area of the Colosseum of Fools, where he brags about his skills and how his capture was part of his plan. Once again the Knight has the choice to either save him or leave him, though this time leaving him does not result in his death.

#Abyss map hollow knight free#

The Knight can free and fight the Hollow Knight after killing the three Dreamers who sealed the Black Egg's entrance.įound stuck in spider webs, presumably having been captured by the beasts of Deepnest. This event was the catalyst that brought the Knight back to Hallownest. Only the Memorial in the middle of the City of Tears testifies of their sacrifice to save Hallownest.Īfter some time, the Radiance's power broke out of the Hollow Knight, cracking their shell and fully Infecting them. Over time, the Hollow Knight disappeared from the fallen Kingdom's memory. It ultimately resulted in the resurgence of the Infection and the Kingdom falling into ruin. However, because of the aforementioned impurities, the Radiance could still exert influence. The Radiance was sealed within them, and they were chained within the Temple of the Black Egg where they were expected to contain the Infection for eternity. Regardless of their impurity, the Hollow Knight was trained and raised, eventually becoming a fully grown Vessel. The young Hollow Knight being led out of the Abyss However, their purity was misjudged, tarnished by an idea instilled, a bond with the Pale King who raised them. This birth condition was also supposed to leave them without a mind, will, and voice, to prevent the Radiance from influencing them. Like their siblings, they are the child of the King and Queen of Hallownest, birthed in the Abyss to be infused with the power of the Void. The Hollow Knight is the Vessel chosen by the Pale King to seal away the Radiance and save Hallownest from the Infection. Beating him grants the Rivalry achievement.

He is quite inept in combat and regularly messes up his jumps. He simply has to be attacked until the fight is over. If the Knight saves him both times, he is captured and can be found in the resting area of the Colosseum of Fools, where he brags about his skills and how his capture was part of his plan. If saved, he once again complains about the Knight meddling in his supposed heroics. He has forgotten the Knight and introduces himself again.įound stuck in spider webs, presumably having been captured by the beasts of Deepnest. Zote can be found in a corridor leading back to the storerooms of the City of Tears. If he is saved in Greenpath, Zote shows up in Dirtmouth, where he once again talks to the Knight in an arrogant fashion. Hitting his shell here grants the Neglect achievement. If he is not saved before acquiring the Mantis Claw, he dies in this location, with his nail and shell remaining. If saved, he complains that the Knight got in the way between him and his 'prey', he introduces himself and boasts about his supposed mighty deeds.

He is held in the mandibles of a Vengefly King, and the Knight has the choice to either save him or leave him. He regards the Knight as beneath him and accuses them of constantly getting in his way.įound along the path leading to Greenpath. While he claims to be the strongest warrior in the land, he is found trapped by weak enemies or claiming the glory of another bug's deeds. Unfortunately, because it is made of shellwood, it cannot deal damage. He named his nail 'Life Ender' because names supposedly have power.

This is ultimately revealed to be a promise of glory for himself. Zote is a traveller from outside Hallownest who came to the Kingdom to fulfill a promise.