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Carefree Melody
Cost:
Geo:	N/A
Location:	Dirtmouth
Effect:	Contains a song of protection that may defend the bearer from damage.

Carefree Melody in Hollow Knight is one out of the 45 Charms that are found in the game. These charms are special items that provide The Knight buffs that will help with both traversing Hallownest and battling its foes. Charms require Notches and can only be equipped and unequipped while having The Knight sit on a bench.

Hollow Knight Carefree Melody Information

"Token commemorating the start of a friendship."

Carefree Melody is a charm that contains a song that has a chance to protect The Knight from any damage that increases after receiving a number of hits. This effects of this charm will also work with certain charms like Thorns of Agony, Stalwart Shell, and Hiveblood.

After the charm is activated, a percentage of it to reactivate will depend on the number of hits The Knight receives:

• 0 Hits - 0%
• 1 Hit - 10%
• 2 Hits - 20%
• 3 Hits - 30%
• 4 Hits - 40%
• 5 Hits - 50%
• 6 Hits - 60%
• 7 Hits and more -  90%

Carefree Melody Acquisition in Hollow Knight

• Location: Dirtmouth
• Acquisition: To obtain this charm, speak to Nymm after banishing the Grimm Troupe.

Hollow Knight Carefree Melody Notes & Tips

• This charm is available in the DLC: The Grimm Troupe
• Charms can only be equipped and unequipped by using a bench.
• Equipping the Thorns of Agony charm along with Carefree Melody will allow The Knight to release the thorns while negating any received damage.
• The effects of charms like Stalwart Shell, Baldur Shell, and Hiveblood will still work while Carefree Melody negates any damage taken.
• Carefree Melody's effect does not prevent the Delicate Flower from being destroyed and becoming the Ruined Flower.