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Greenpath
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Greenpath

A comprehensive walkthrough for Hollow Knight's Greenpath area, detailing map acquisition, item locations, NPC encounters, and boss strategies for Vengefly King and Hornet.

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A comprehensive walkthrough for Hollow Knight's Greenpath area, detailing map acquisition, item locations, NPC encounters, and boss strategies for Vengefly King and Hornet.

Greenpath is a tricky area with more obstacles and tougher enemies than Forgotten Crossroads. You'll need the Mothwing Cloak (Dash) ability to navigate some platforms and avoid acid pools.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Upon entering Greenpath, locate Cornifer to purchase the map. His room is surrounded by platforms; ascend to the top right, reveal a hidden path by jumping right, and cut down the vine to access a Grub.
  2. 2
    Travel left several screens and use the Bench as a checkpoint. Jump down, collect the Geo rock to the right, and proceed right, killing the Squit and cutting a vine to reach Cornifer.
  3. 3
    Explore another path downwards by cutting vines from three platforms to find another Grub.
  4. 4
    Navigate an area with platforms and acid. Defeat the Squint by waiting for its attack, then proceed right. Collect the Geo rock and Soul totem.
  5. 5
    Before exiting bottom left, go above the Soul totem and right to a dead end to find an optional NPC who gives The Hunter's Journal. Exit bottom left.
  6. 6
    You'll see Hornet escape. A hidden dark path below leads to an inspectable item. Exit down, then right to find a Bench and update your map.
  7. 7
    Use the path below the Bench screen to reach The Stone Sanctuary. It's a dead end, but at the end, you'll find a Mask Shard.
  8. 8
    Return to the Bench screen. To progress left, you need the Dash ability. Go left and up. Collect the Geo rock guarded by a Fool Eater. Leave the screen from above the Geo rock.
  9. 9
    Continue left, facing Moss chargers (best to ignore them). You'll see Hornet again. Follow her upwards, passing a Soul totem.
  10. 10
    Reach a blocked Bench. You can pay Geo to unlock it or backtrack to the main screen. Your next objective is to save Zote from the Vengefly King (optional).
  11. 11
    On the way to the Vengefly King, you'll encounter the Moss Knight. Attack it right after its strikes, or jump over it. This enemy drops 40 Geo and can be farmed.
  12. 12
    Vengefly King Boss Fight: This boss has a dash attack and can summon Vengeflies. Attack when it's in clear range. It takes about 18 hits. Use spawned Vengeflies to build Soul for Vengeful Spirit.
  13. 13
    After defeating the Vengefly King, drop down left. A Grub is guarded by a Moss Knight to the right. Cut down a platform below the Moss Knight to create a shortcut. The next boss is on the left exit.

Tips:

  • The Mothwing Cloak (Dash) is required for certain platforms.
  • Mask Shards increase health and contribute to 107% completion.
  • Saving Zote from the Vengefly King is optional but rewards an item and avoids the

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