Hollow Knight – Forgotten Crossroads Starter Route

Hollow Knight · Game · Last updated Mar 5, 2026

Overview

Forgotten Crossroads sets up most of Hallownest. This route:

  • Grabs early **charms** and abilities
  • Shows a safe **geo farm**
  • Preps for bosses like **False Knight** and **Hornet**

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Phase 1 – First Steps from Dirtmouth

1. Buy a map from Cornifer once found.

2. Unlock the Stag Station for fast travel.

3. Locate the bench near the central Crossroads room.

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Phase 2 – Early Charms & Geo

Key pickups:

  • **Wayward Compass** (from Iselda in Dirtmouth)
  • **Soul Catcher** (after the Ancestral Mound mini-boss)

Geo Farm

  • Use the central vertical shaft with multiple weak enemies:
  • Clear it top to bottom.
  • Rest at a nearby bench.
  • Repeat for safe early geo.

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Phase 3 – False Knight & Optional Secrets

1. Head to the Ancestral Mound and then to the False Knight arena.

2. Learn to:

  • Avoid hammer overheads
  • Punish stun phases with spells

Secret: Breakable floors in his arena lead to extra loot and lore about who he really is.

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Phase 4 – Preparing for Hornet

Before heading to Greenpath:

  • Upgrade your nail if possible.
  • Have at least:
  • One **spell** unlocked
  • A charm setup that fits your style (Compass + Soul Catcher is fine)

Crossroads will remain a hub you revisit; learning its shortcuts early makes later backtracking painless.

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