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Notches is an Item in Hollow Knight. Notches are items that can be obtained in the game that affects how many Charms can be equipped.
What Are Notches Hollow Knight
- Notches in Hollow Knight are items that are required to equip your desired Charm. All Charms have a corresponding Notch Cost, which cannot go past The Knights current Notch Limit.
- There exist a total of 11 Notches in Hollow Knight - and by default, The Knight starts off with 3 Notches, while the other 8 are found as you progress through the game. Some are sold by Merchants found in Hallownest, while the others are acquired by exploring the secret areas of Hollow Knight.
Hollow Knight Notch Locations
Charm Lover Salubra
Charm Lover Salubra is a Merchant in the Forgotten Crossroads who sells 4 Notches.
She is located at the South-Eastern side of the Forgotten Crossroads, and is only available once The Knight has defeated one of the Bosses, Gruz Mother, and acquiring the Abilities Mothwing Cloak or Mantis Claw.
To purchase Notches from Salubra, The Knight needs to own a certain amount of Charms. Below is a small table detailing these prerequisites and prices:
| Notch | Geo Cost | Charms Needed |
| First Notch | 120  |
5 |
| Second Notch | 500 |
10 |
| Third Notch | 900 |
18 |
| Fourth Notch | 1,400 |
25 |
Fog Canyon (hidden area)
Fog Canyon has a hidden area which contains a Charm Notch, though it requires the player to own Isma's Tear.
The hidden room is located on the North-East section of the area, near the Forgotten Crossroads and Fungal Wastes entrance. On the left wall of the passage, there is an opening to a room not seen on the map. Exploring this room will lead you to the Charm Notch.
Fungal Wastes
This Charm Notch is located at the Northen section of the Fungal Wastes, west of the Leg Eater (One of the Merchants) and underneath the entrance to Fog Canyon.
The Notch is guarded by 2 Shrumal Ogres, but is relatively easy to acquire.
Colosseum of Fools Reward
Colosseum of Fools is an arena which rewards The Knight upon completing its various stages.
To acquire the Charm Notch, The Knight must complete the Trial of the Warrior.
Defeating Troupe Master Grimm (Boss)
Upon defeating the main boss of the Grimm Troupe DLC, you may acquire a Charm Notch.
This Notch will be located inside of the Grimm Troupe tent at Dirtmouth, but is only available once Troupe Master Grimm has been defeated.
Notches Notes & Tips
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