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Getting Around Hallownest in Hollow Knight

Map and Quill

Exploration in Hollow Knight can be made effortless by purchasing a Map and Quill, this will allow The Knight to map a discovered area such as rooms, passages, and chambers that lie hidden within Hallownest. First, an incomplete map is needed that can be purchased from Cornifer, where usually, Cornifer appears each time a player defeats an area Boss. And the Quill can, later on, be purchased from Iselda - in case you miss the chance to interact with Cornifer, Iselda can also sell parts of the map for a higher rate. Once players have purchased both items and have discovered new areas, players need to locate and rest at a Bench in order to update the map.

The Collector's Map

Apart from the Map and Quill, it is quite important to note that a helpful tool called The Collector's Map exists in the game. As you explore Hallownest, players will come across the Grubfather who asks you to find his all his 46 Grubs (children), all scattered across the kingdom. Of course, finding a Grub and returning to the Grubfather will provide you with unique rewards everytime you find a certain number of Grubs, so better find them and send them back home! Finding the Collector's Map in Hollow Knight is not easy, so be sure to visit the Collector's Map page by clicking here.

Resting and Saving in Hollow Knight

Bench

Benches in Hollow Knight are checkpoints that are scattered around the map, The Knight can use the Bench for several reasons, such as a respawn area, restoration of Health, equipping and managing Charms, and to update the map. Some benches in the map can be used freely, while others require The Knight to pay a small amount of Geo by using a Toll Machine for it to be used - as you progress through the game, a Bench Pin can be purchased from Iselda that will allow the players to reveal the locations of each Bench in an area that has both been discovered and updated in the map.

Hollow Knight What are Stag Stations?

The primary method of fast travel in Hollow Knight is through the Stag Stations. These stations are scattered throughout Hallownest, each serving as a hub for travel between various regions of the world. When players first encounter a Stag Station, they can unlock it by finding the Stag Waystation’s conductor, who offers them the ability to travel to other unlocked stations in exchange for a small fee of geo. This creates a sense of interconnectedness between the different areas of Hallownest, as players can quickly hop between regions once they’ve discovered the relevant stations.

Stag Stations are typically located near key areas of the game and often serve as safe zones where players can save their progress, heal, and prepare for further exploration. Once unlocked, these stations can be used as quick points of return for players who need to revisit previously explored areas, whether to seek out hidden upgrades, complete quests, or prepare for difficult battles.

Unlocking and Using Stag Stations in Hollow Knight

To use the Stag Stations effectively, players must first locate them in various parts of Hallownest. Some stations are easily accessible, while others require players to explore hidden corners or overcome certain challenges to unlock them. One important thing to note is that not all Stag Stations are available right away—progress through the game and defeating specific bosses frequently opens up new stations for fast travel. There are a total of 11 Stag Stations in the game.

Players will also encounter the Stag, a friendly character who serves as the guide for this system. Upon speaking to the Stag at a station, players can choose their destination from a list of unlocked stations, providing a quick and efficient way to travel across Hallownest without the need for lengthy backtracking.

Alternative Travel Options in Hollow Knight

While Stag Stations form the core of the game’s fast travel system, there are other travel mechanics that can help players get around more efficiently. The Mantis Claw, Crystal Dash, and Mothwing Cloak abilities all help to traverse certain terrains or areas, but they don’t function as direct fast travel methods. These Abilities instead enhance movement, allowing players to explore more freely between fast travel points.

Additionally, once players unlock the Dreamgate ability, they gain another form of fast travel. The Dreamgate lets players create a portal at a specific location, and after the gate is set, players can teleport to that spot from any other location. While not as abundant as Stag Stations, the Dreamgate offers an added layer of convenience for specific locations, allowing for rapid movement once it is fully unlocked.

Cornifer's Sketched Map - Click on the image to enlarge it.

Full Map with Pins - Click on the image to enlarge it.

The Abyss

Ancient Basin

City of Tears

Colosseum of Fools

Crystal Peak

Deepnest

Dirtmouth

Fog Canyon

Forgotten Crossroads

Fungal Wastes

Godhome

Greenpath

The Hive

Howling Cliffs

Kingdom's Edge

Queen's Gardens

Resting Grounds

Royal Waterways

White Palace