Steel Soul Mode

Steel Soul Mode is a game mode in Hollow Knight that the player unlocks after completing the game once.

In Steel Soul Mode, there are two main changes to gameplay: As death is permanent, this means that the Fragile Charms sold by Leg Eater become significantly more useful, as their main penalty (breaking upon death) is nullified.
 * The player will not respawn upon death. Once the player dies, the game ends and the save file is reset.
 * Confessor Jiji is replaced by Steel Soul Jinn, who will trade Rancid Eggs for Geo.