Achievements (Hollow Knight)

There are 52 achievements in Hollow Knight.

Charm Achievements
There are a total of 37 Charms in Hollow Knight, the player can collect a total of 36. {| class="article-table" width="100%"

Charmed
Acquire your first Charm. The easiest way to unlock this achievement is by buying the Wayward Compass Charm from Iselda after first encountering Cornifer in Forgotten Crossroads.
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Enchanted
Acquire half of Hallownest's Charms Requires collecting 18 Charms. {| class="article-table" style="padding:5px; text-align:left;" width="100%" align="center"
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Blessed
Acquire all Charms and receive Salubra's blessing Requires collecting all 36 Charms and then buying Salubra's blessing for.
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List of locations
!Icon !Name and Source !Requirements Bought from Iselda in Dirtmouth for
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 * Wayward Compass
 * Wayward Compass
 * Requires encountering Cornifer or defeating False Knight

Bought from Sly in Dirtmouth for Bought from Sly in Dirtmouth for Found on an altar in Ancestral Mound Bought from Salubra in Forgotten Crossroads for Found in Resting Grounds, behind a secret wall near Entombed Husks.
 * C2b_Gathering_Swarm.png
 * Gathering Swarm
 * Gathering Swarm
 * Requires rescuing Sly from Forgotten Crossroads
 * C3b_Stalwart_Shell.png
 * Stalwart Shell
 * Stalwart Shell
 * Requires rescuing Sly from Forgotten Crossroads
 * C4b_Soul_Catcher.png
 * Soul Catcher
 * Soul Catcher
 * Defeat Elder Baldur
 * C5b_Shaman_Stone.png
 * Shaman Stone
 * Shaman Stone
 * Requires Mothwing Cloak
 * C6b_Soul_Eater.png
 * Soul Eater
 * Soul Eater
 * Requires Desolate Dive
 * C7b_Dashmaster.png
 * Dashmaster
 * Dashmaster

Found in Fungal Wastes near the entrance to Royal Waterways Found in Greenpath Found in King's Pass behind a hidden cave near starting point Bought from Leg Eater in Fungal Wastes for Bought from Leg Eater in Fungal Wastes for Bought from Leg Eater in Fungal Wastes for Found in Soul Sanctum at the very top Bought from Salubra in Forgotten Crossroads for Bought from Sly in Dirtmouth for Found in Kingdom's Edge on an altar Bought from Salubra in Forgotten Crossroads for Given in the Mantis Village after defeating the Mantis Lords Found in a secret room in Howling Cliffs after jumping in a chest that drops only Dropped by Flukemarm mini boss in Royal Waterways Dropped by Dung Defender Found in Forgotten Crossroads in a secret area east of the False Knight boss arena Bought from Salubra in Forgotten Crossroads for Found in Crystal Peak Bought from Salubra in Forgotten Crossroads for Found in The Abyss behind a door that only opens if the player has >15 HP. Found in Howling Cliffs in Joni's Repose Given by Grubfather Given by Grubfather
 * C8b_Thorns_of_Agony.png
 * Thorns of Agony
 * C8b_Thorns_of_Agony.png
 * Thorns of Agony
 * Requires Mothwing Cloak
 * C9b_Fury_of_the_Fallen.png
 * Fury of the Fallen
 * Fury of the Fallen
 * Requires Mothwing Cloak or use of a downward attack on the spike gaps
 * C10b_Fragile_Heart.png
 * Fragile Heart
 * Fragile Heart
 * C11b_Fragile_Greed.png
 * Fragile Greed
 * C11b_Fragile_Greed.png
 * Fragile Greed
 * C12b_Fragile_Strength.png
 * Fragile Strength
 * C12b_Fragile_Strength.png
 * Fragile Strength
 * C13b_Spell_Twister.png
 * Spell Twister
 * C13b_Spell_Twister.png
 * Spell Twister
 * Requires Mantis Claw
 * C14b_Steady_Body.png
 * Steady Body
 * Steady Body
 * C15b_Heavy_Blow.png
 * Heavy Blow
 * C15b_Heavy_Blow.png
 * Heavy Blow
 * Requires Shopkeeper's Key
 * C16b_Quick_Slash.png
 * Quick Slash
 * Quick Slash
 * Requires Monarch Wings
 * C17b_Longnail.png
 * Longnail
 * Longnail
 * C18b_Mark_of_Pride.png
 * Mark of Pride
 * C18b_Mark_of_Pride.png
 * Mark of Pride
 * C19b_Baldur_Shell.png
 * Baldur Shell
 * C19b_Baldur_Shell.png
 * Baldur Shell
 * Defeat 2 Elder Baldurs
 * C20b_Flukenest.png
 * Flukenest
 * Flukenest
 * Defeat Flukemarm
 * C21b_Defender's_Crest.png
 * Defender's Crest
 * Defender's Crest
 * Defeat Dung Defender
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 * Glowing Womb
 * Glowing Womb
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 * Quick Focus
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 * Quick Focus
 * C24b_Deep_Focus.png
 * Deep Focus
 * C24b_Deep_Focus.png
 * Deep Focus
 * Requires Crystal Heart
 * C25b_Lifeblood_Heart.png
 * Lifeblood Heart
 * Lifeblood Heart
 * C26b_Lifeblood_Core.png
 * Lifeblood Core
 * C26b_Lifeblood_Core.png
 * Lifeblood Core
 * Requires having more than 15 HP
 * C27b_Joni's_Blessing.png
 * Joni's Blessing
 * Joni's Blessing
 * Requires Mantis Claw
 * C28b_Grubsong.png
 * Grubsong
 * Grubsong
 * Rescue 10 Grubs
 * C29b_Grubberfly's_Elegy.png
 * Grubberfly's Elegy
 * Grubberfly's Elegy
 * Rescue all 40 Grubs
 * C30b_Hiveblood.png
 * Hiveblood
 * Hiveblood

Found at the end of The Hive on an altar Found in Fungal Wastes Found in Deepnest south-west of the Tram station behind an Abyss Wall Beneath Lake of Unn Given by Sly Given by the Seer Made of three parts:
 * Complete The Hive
 * C31b_Spore_Shroom.png
 * Spore Shroom
 * Spore Shroom
 * Requires Mantis Claw
 * C32b_Sharp_Shadow.png
 * Sharp Shadow
 * Sharp Shadow
 * Requires Shade Cloak
 * C33b_Shape_of_Unn.png
 * Shape of Unn
 * Shape of Unn
 * Requires Isma's Tear
 * C34b_Nailmaster's_Glory.png
 * Nailmaster's Glory
 * Nailmaster's Glory
 * Requires having learned all Nail Arts
 * C35b_Dream_Wielder.png
 * Dream Wielder
 * Dream Wielder
 * Requires having collected 500 Essence with the Dream Nail
 * C36_Kingsoul.pngC37_Void_Heart.png
 * Kingsoul / Void Heart
 * Kingsoul / Void Heart

White Fragment 1 - "Given by White Lady"

White Fragment 2 - "Found in the White Palace"

Void Heart - Found below the Abyss in the Ancient Basin whilst having Kingsoul equipped Fragment 2 requires an Awoken Dream Nail
 * Fragment 1 requires Shade Cloak

Void Heart requires Kingsoul and King's Brand
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Mask Shards
There are a total of 16 shards to be found in the game. Please refer to Mask Shard page for list of locations. {| class="article-table" style="padding:5px; text-align:left;" width="100%" align="center"
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Protected
Acquire 4 Mask Shards
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Masked
Acquire all Mask Shards
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Vessel Fragments
There are a total of 9 fragments to be found in the game. Please refer to Vessel Fragments page for list of locations. {| class="article-table" style="padding:5px; text-align:left;" width="100%" align="center"
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Soulful
Acquire 3 Vessel Fragments
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Worldsoul
Acquire all Vessel Fragments


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Bosses
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Falsehood
Defeat the False Knight
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Strength
Defeat the Failed Champion
 * Achievement Test of Resolve.jpg
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Test of Resolve
Defeat Hornet in Greenpath

Proof of Resolve
Defeat Hornet in Kingdom's Edge
 * Achievement Illumination.jpg
 * Achievement Illumination.jpg

Illumination
Defeat the Soul Master

Mortality
Defeat the Soul Tyrant
 * Achievement Release.jpg
 * Achievement Release.jpg

Release
Defeat the Broken Vessel

Peace
Defeat the Lost Kin
 * Achievement Honour.jpg
 * Achievement Honour.jpg

Honour
Defeat the Dung Defender

Respect
Defeat the Mantis Lords
 * Achievement Obsession.jpg
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Obsession
Defeat the Collector
 * Achievement Execution.jpg

Execution
Defeat the Traitor Lord
 * Achievement Rivalry.jpg
 * Achievement Rivalry.jpg

Rivalry
Defeat Zote in the Colosseum of Fools
 * Achievement Memory.png

Memory
Win your place in the White Defender's dreams
 * Achievement Dark Romance.png
 * Achievement Dark Romance.png

Dark Romance
Truth, Beauty and Hatred: Defeat Grey Prince Zote
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Dream Essence
There is a total of 2606 Essence to be found in the game. Please refer to Dream Nail for list of Essence locations. {| class="article-table" style="padding:5px; text-align:left;" width="100%" align="center"
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Attunement
Collect 600 Essence
 * Achievement Awakening.jpg

Awakening
Collect 1800 Essence and awaken the Dream Nail
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Ascension
Collect 2400 Essence and hear the Seer's final words
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Grubs
There are a total of 40 Grubs to be found in the game. Please refer to Grubfather for list of Grub locations. {| class="article-table" style="padding:5px; text-align:left;" width="100%" align="center"
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Grubfriend
Rescue half of the Grubs
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Metamorphosis
Rescue all of the Grubs
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Stag Stations
There are a total of 10 Stag Stations to be unlocked in the game. Please refer Stag Stations page for list of locations and toll prices.

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Connection
Open half the Stag Stations
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Hope
Open all Stag Stations and discover the Stag Nest
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Miscellaneous
The following Achievements are related to NPCs and their quests. Please see their individual pages for more information. {| class="article-table" style="padding:5px; text-align:left;" width="100%" align="center"
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Neglect
Leave Zote to die
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Witness
Spend a final moment with Quirrel
 * Achievement Purity.jpg
 * Achievement Purity.jpg

Purity
Slay the Nailsmith with the Pure Nail

Happy Couple
Allow the Nailsmith to find a new calling
 * Achievement Solace.jpg
 * Achievement Solace.jpg

Solace
Bring peace to the Grey Mourner

Passing of the Age
Aid the Herald in moving on
 * Achievement Teacher.jpg
 * Achievement Teacher.jpg

Teacher
Destroy Monomon the Teacher

Watcher
Destroy Lurien the Watcher
 * Achievement Beast.jpg
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Beast
Destroy Herrah the Beast

Cartographer
Acquire a map of each area
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Colosseum of Fools
The following achievements are related to the trials within the Colosseum. Please refer to Colosseum of Fools for more information. {| class="article-table" style="padding:5px; text-align:left;" width="100%" align="center"
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Warrior
Complete the Trial of the Warrior
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Conqueror
Complete the Trial of the Conqueror
 * Achievement Fool.jpg
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Fool
Complete the Trial of the Fool
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Speedrun
For more information, please see Speedrun. {| class="article-table" style="padding:5px; text-align:left;" width="100%" align="center"
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Speedrun 1
Complete the game in under 10 hours
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Speedrun 2
Complete the game in under 5 hours
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100% Completion
For more information, please see Completion and Speedrun. {| class="article-table" style="padding:5px; text-align:left;" width="100%" align="center"
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Completion
Achieve 100% game completion and finish the game
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Speed Completion
Achieve 100% game completion and finish the game in under 20 hours
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Steel Soul Mode
For more information, please see Steel Soul Mode and Completion. {| class="article-table" style="padding:5px; text-align:left;" width="100%" align="center"
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Steel Soul
Finish the game in Steel Soul mode
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Steel Heart
Achieve 100% completion and finish the game in Steel Soul mode
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Hunter's Journal
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Keen Hunter
Record all of Hallownest's creatures in the Hunter's Journal
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True Hunter
Receive the Hunter's Mark
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Endings
There are three endings to Hollow Knight, two of which involve completing an optional quest to unlock For more information, please see Endings. {| class="article-table" style="padding:5px; text-align:left;" width="100%" align="center"
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The Hollow Knight
Defeat the Hollow Knight and become the Vessel
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Sealed Siblings
Defeat the Hollow Knight with Hornet by your side
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Dream no More
Defeat the Radiance and consume the light
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Void
Remember the past and unite the Abyss
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