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Forgotten Crossroads
Hollow Knight

Forgotten Crossroads

A comprehensive guide to navigating Hollow Knight's Forgotten Crossroads, including finding Cornifer, purchasing maps and the Quill, and locating Grubs and Geo.

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A comprehensive guide to navigating Hollow Knight's Forgotten Crossroads, including finding Cornifer, purchasing maps and the Quill, and locating Grubs and Geo.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Start by exploring the map to the left. You'll encounter new enemies that attack by charging. Defeat them for Geo.
  2. 2
    Continue left, then go all the way down.
  3. 3
    On the next screen, follow the humming sound to find Cornifer. Purchase a map for 30 Geo.
  4. 4
    Return to town (Dirtmouth). Purchase the Quill for 120 Geo to update your map. Optionally, buy the Wayward Compass for 220 Geo.
  5. 5
    Go back to the area above Cornifer. On the top-left exit, you'll find the Grubfather. You can return later for rewards after rescuing Grubs.
  6. 6
    Explore the middle-left path, which is a dead end with a large enemy guarding an entrance.
  7. 7
    Below the middle-left path, find another path by walking to the edge of a ledge and falling left. This path has flying enemies and a spiked floor.
  8. 8
    Navigate a difficult section with floor and wall spikes. Jump and aim down to bounce off spikes to ascend. Continuous attacking while moving can help.
  9. 9
    In the next screen, a tip will appear about looking down. Reach the bottom where the floor breaks, dropping you further.
  10. 10
    Make your way left and then up. You'll find a totem that charges your Soul meter.
  11. 11
    At the top, go right. Be cautious of a floor that breaks; jump immediately when you hear it. Collect Geo at the end.
  12. 12
    Avoid going right for now, as a boss awaits.
  13. 13
    Return to the screen where Cornifer is. Drop from the left side below him and go left to the next screen.
  14. 14
    Avoid worms by waiting for them to hide before jumping.
  15. 15
    In the next screen, defeat a new flying enemy (takes 3 hits). Be quick to prevent them from spawning smaller enemies.
  16. 16
    Continue left, avoid falling spikes, and rescue a Grub. You can return to the Grubfather for a reward (10 Geo).
  17. 17
    Explore the path to the right in the huge screen above Cornifer. Collect Geo and note a Grub you can't rescue yet.
  18. 18
    In the next screen, defeat a new enemy that jumps and strikes.
  19. 19
    Continue right, jumping on floating platforms. Watch out for a falling spike in the middle.
  20. 20
    Reach the top for another Geo rock.
  21. 21
    Rescue another Grub guarded by a difficult enemy. Leave this screen to the right.
  22. 22
    On the next screen, jump on a floating point, reach the top, and exit right.
  23. 23
    You will encounter a boss. It has three attacks: a quick swing, a charged swing, and a ground wave attack. Wait for the second or third attack, then jump and hit it.
Tips
  • Always buy maps from Cornifer; they are crucial for navigation.
  • The Quill is highly recommended to update your map with new areas.
  • The Wayward Compass helps you track your position.
  • Be patient when navigating spike traps; practice makes perfect.
  • Defeat flying enemies quickly to prevent them from overwhelming you with smaller spawns.
  • Observe boss attack patterns before engaging.

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