When I first stumbled into Hallownest with my rusty nail and zero sense of direction, I thought beating one boss meant victory. Oh, my sweet summer grub! Little did I know I'd need therapy, 37 failed Delicate Flower runs, and the patience of a saint to uncover all five endings. Seriously, Team Cherry? Five conclusions for a bug smaller than my thumbnail? Let's unpack this tragicomic saga together—preferably with a stress ball nearby. 😅
😱 1. The Hollow Knight Ending: "Congratulations, You Played Yourself"
This "easiest" ending had me celebrating prematurely. Just defeat the Hollow Knight in the Black Egg Temple? No biggie—except I died more times than I'd admit. Win, and you absorb the Infection... only to become the new sealed vessel. Talk about a participation trophy! You essentially trade places with the boss while Hornet facepalms in the background.
Pro tip: If you thought this was hard, bless your innocent heart. The real suffering starts now.
🔮 2. Void Heart Saga: Where Side Quests Go to Die
Before chasing fancier endings, you need the Void Heart—a process requiring:
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Both halves of the Kingsoul charm
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A pilgrimage to the Abyss (because who doesn't love pitch-black platforming?)
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Using the Awoken Dream Nail on your reflection (cue existential crisis)
This unlocks two new endings:
🕯️ A. Sealed Siblings: "Group Captivity Package"
During the Hollow Knight rematch, Hornet pins the boss down 🧷. If you DON'T use the Dream Nail, both you and Hornet get sealed forever. Romantic? More like a dysfunctional family reunion. I mean, who volunteers for eternal lockdown? Sigh.
☀️ B. Dream No More: "Moth Genocide Simulator"
Use the Dream Nail when Hornet intervenes, and you'll face the Radiance—a glowing rage-moth who's the source of all Infection. Defeat her, and Hallownest is freed... but your Knight dies dissolving into Void. Bittersweet? More like ugly-crying material.
Fun fact: This fight made me question my life choices. Why are moths so OP?!
⚔️ 3. Godmaster Endings: Because 42 Bosses Aren't Enough Pain
Enter the Pantheon of Hallownest (thanks, free DLC!). To unlock these endings, you must defeat 42 bosses consecutively. That's right—a gauntlet where one mistake sends you back to start. I lost sleep. I yelled at my Switch. But victory? Chef's kiss. 👨🍳
🌌 A. Embrace the Void
Beat the Pantheon's final boss, Absolute Radiance (a souped-up, sparklier version of the original), and the Godseeker merges with the Void. Hallownest? Saved. My sanity? Gone. But hey, cool cosmic visuals!
🌸 B. Delicate Flower Ending
Complete the Pantheon AFTER finishing the Delicate Flower quest—which involves carrying a fragile bloom across Hallownest WITHOUT taking damage. I failed 28 times because primal aspids exist to ruin lives. Succeed, and the flower purges the Void in the Embrace ending. Poetic? Yes. Worth the rage? Debatable.
My advice: Do this last. Your controller will thank you.
❓ People Also Ask: Burning Questions from Fellow Masochists
| Question | My Snarky Answer |
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| "Which ending is hardest?" | Embrace the Void. 42 bosses? I aged 5 years. |
| "Do endings affect Silksong?" | Godmaster endings tease Silksong's Pharloom setting. Hornet’s got baggage! |
| "Is the Delicate Flower worth it?" | Only if you enjoy crying over pixelated flora. |
| "Should I spare the Nailsmith?" | Yes! He becomes a happy cheesemaker. 🧀 Trust me, it’s canon. |
💫 Conclusion: From Zero to Void Hero
So here I am in 2025—a scarred, Geo-rich veteran with five endings under my belt. That clueless bug who got lost in Greenpath? Now he’s a Void-wielding legend (or a cautionary tale, depending on the ending). Hallownest’s beauty remains, Silksong’s still taunting us from the horizon, and my therapist? Fully booked. But hey, if a mute beetle can save a kingdom, what’s your excuse? 😉 Grab that nail, friends—your tragedy awaits!
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