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Soul Totem
Remnants of the ancient civilisation.

Soul Totems are environmental structures that contains SOUL in Hollow Knight. Soul Totems are remnants of ancient civilisation and are scattered throughout Hallownest. These structures also tend to glow whenever you approach one.

Soul Totem Information

Soul Totems contain SOUL energy, and hitting it with the Nail releases these energies and your Soul Vessels absorbs and generate at least 16 or 18 SOUL.

• After hitting the Soul Totem a certain number of times, it will stop glowing meaning you've already absorbed all the SOUL you can within it. These Soul Totems will recharge once you rest at a Bench.
• You can hit a Small Soul Totem 3 times and it can give you about 48 to 54 SOUL.
• You can hit a Large Soul Totem 5 times and it can give you about 80 to 90 SOUL.
• There are several unique Soul Totems that grant unlimited SOUL scattered throughout the Path of Pain which can be located within the White Palace.

There are two standard sizes for the Soul Totem, and both have several different appearances. There are also some unique ones that can be found in different areas of the game. Listed below are the different appearances for the Soul Totems:

How to Acquire Soul Totem

Soul Totems are scattered throughout Hallownest and are present in almost all areas, but there are several Soul Totems that can be located within Deepnest in the Sharp Shadow area.

Soul Totem Notes & Tips

• Other Notes and Tips for Soul Totem.