Mantis Youth

Hunter's Journal


''Member of a proud tribe, fiercely protective of its territory. Launches stinging attacks with its needle sharp abdomen.   ''

''As it grows, it loses the ability to fly. Passage into adulthood is often celebrated, but as time goes on we realize what we have lost.''

Behaviour and Tactics
These creatures fly towards the Hollow Knight and hover in the air nearby. Their abdomen will tense before they lunge towards the foe, stinger-first.

Since their attack is short-ranged, they are easier to take care of than Aspids, Mantis Petra and most other shooting aerial enemies. Dodge their stings and rip them to pieces while they're not attacking.

Once the Mantis Lords are defeated, they become non-hostile towards the Knight. They will still retaliate if attacked, even if accidentally hit with an area-of-effect attack.