Hollow Knight is quite a challenge when it comes to facing all of its bosses . These are spread throughout the Hallownest map and we encounter them during our exploration adventure of the kingdom. However, not all of them are part of the main story or are easily visible. Therefore, in the following guide, we will tell you what these bosses are and where we can find them .
All Hollow Knight Bosses and Location
In the base version of the game there are a total of 25 bosses that we can find hidden in the different regions of Hallownest and they are the following:
1.The False Knight
This is the first boss we encounter. It is located in the Forgotten Crossroads area. It is important to have explored the area well first and to have taken a bench. It is not difficult, but being the first one it can be a bit difficult.
In this same area, just above the confrontation, we can find the worm that had occupied the False Knight along with a couple more. We need the ability to climb walls first and we will defeat them with a sword blow.
2.Hornet
The first confrontation against Hornet takes place in Green Path . It is actually part of the story, since when we get there we will be presented with different scenarios as we advance, but specifically it is in this area:
3.Mother Crane
He is a miniboss that is encountered several times throughout the game. We can see him at Forgotten Crossroads and the Colosseum of Fools . If we defeat all three, we can decipher the Hunter’s notes.
4.Mantis Lords
They are located in Mantis Village and defeating them will allow you to enter Deepnest. You can also move around the area without being attacked.
5. Soul Master
This boss is in City of Tears .
6.Mawlek Icubator
This miniboss is needed to decipher all of the Hunter’s notes. One can be found at Forgotten Crossroads and another at the Coliseum .
7.Nosk
Nosk is a hidden boss found in Deep Nest . He will give us a Pale Ore to upgrade the Stinger.
8.The Collector
This hidden enemy is found in the Tower of Love in the City of Tears .
9.Uumuu
This boss is located in the Mistress’s Archives in Cloudy Canyon .
10. Mr. Disloyal
This is a main boss and also one of the toughest. We will find him in the Queen’s Gardens.
11.The Watchman Knights
They are located in the Watchtower , in the City of Tears.
12.The Hollow Knight
One of the final bosses in the game is accessible at Forgotten Crossroads. However, we’ll have to deal with the Dreamers first.
13. The Flash
This is the true final boss or secret boss of the game. It is located in the same location as the Knight of the Void, but in order to fight him, a series of prerequisites must be met.
14.No Eyes
He is one of the dream warriors and is found in Green Path .
15.Xero
This boss is located in the Resting Lands , right at the point in the image.
16.Galien
Another of the dream warriors. This one is found in Deepnest .
17.Markoth
The next dream warrior is located in Realm’s Edge .
18.Marmu
In the Queen’s Gardens we can find the next warrior.
19.Elder Hu
Now we go to Fungal Wastelands to find the next warrior.
20.Gorb
We continue to Howling Cliffs to find Gorb.
21.The Failed Champion
This boss is located in Forgotten Crossroads , but first we need to get the Mantis Claws.
22. White Defender/Dung Defender
This boss and its dream form are found in the Royal Waterways, which are accessed through the City of Tears.
23. The Gray Prince Zote
This boss requires a series of previous steps. First we will have to get the Wings and save Zote and Bretta. We will also have to have defeated Zote in the Coliseum. We can find him in Bretta’s house in Dirtmouth .
24. Broken receptacle
This boss is in Cuenca Antigua , right in the place marked in the image.
25.Crystal Guardian
Finally, this boss is found in Crystal Peaks .
26. God Tamer
This boss is part of the Colosseum of Fools.
27. Hive Knight
It is an optional boss found in The Hive .
Godseeker DLC
To enter the Gods’ Home, we need to go to the Colosseum of Fools , specifically to the lower part where the combatants are preparing to fight. Afterwards, we need to go up through an opening on the right to the area and break a false wall. We will find an enemy known as the Pale Stalker, who drops the Simple Key when killed. Now it is time to go to the Royal Canals and from there to the Pile of Garbage , the new location. Now we use the key and take the Gods’ Tuner from the creature there. After finishing it off, we will reach the Gods’ Home.
1. Brothers Oro and Mato
This boss is at the top of the Master’s Pantheon in Godshome.
2.Great Sage of the Sly Sting
This boss is at the top of the Master’s Pantheon in Godshome.
3.Sheo Painting Master
This boss is at the top of the Master’s Pantheon in Godshome.
Grimm’s Company DLC
1.Grimm
This boss is located in Dirtmouth, but to fight him, we have to unlock his “Nightmare King” version. This is done by completing all the DLC missions and obtaining the Grimm’s Child amulet.