Holy moly, reaching 112% in Hollow Knight ain't just gaming – it's a psychological endurance test that'll make you question every life choice! When I finally saw that achievement pop after weeks of agony, I literally ugly-cried into my Grimm Troupe mug. And listen up, Silksong veterans: don't strut in here thinking you're hot stuff. Sure, Silksong's razor-sharp difficulty might've calloused your thumbs, but Hallownest's completion grind? That's a whole 'nother beast that chews up pros and spits 'em out. Buckle up, bugs – this is war!

🔮 Charms: 36% of Pure Psychological Torture

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Collecting these bad boys is like trying to find needles in a goddamn volcanic haystack. We're talking 40+ charms hidden behind:

  • Platforming nightmares that'd make Mario sweat

  • Secret walls requiring map-obliterating exploration

  • Bosses demanding pixel-perfect dodges

My personal hell? Grubberfly's Elegy – took me 3 hours of backtracking through fungal wastes. Pro tip: Wayward Compass ain't optional; it's your lifeline!

⚔️ Bosses & Dream Warriors: 21% of Unholy Scream Therapy

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Lemme break it down:

Boss Type Percentage Pain Level My Mental State
Main Bosses 14% 😱😱😱😱 Existential dread
Warrior Dreams 7% 😱😱😱😱😱 Whispering to my nail

Pure Vessel had me rage-quitting so hard I almost yeeted my Switch into the abyss. And Flukemarm? That gross mama required more attempts than my last relationship. But hey, beating them gives that sweet, sweet Essence – your golden ticket for Dream Nail upgrades later!

🧪 Equipment & Nail Arts: 21% of Metroidvania Mastery

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Each equipment piece gives 2% – they're basically Hallownest's VIP upgrades! Without 'em, you're dead meat:

  • Crystal Heart? Non-negotiable for vertical escapes

  • Isma's Tear? Acid swims = happy bug

  • Monarch Wings? Get refloaty, suckers!

Nail Arts were my secret sauce though. Cyclone Slash + Grubberfly = pure poetry! 💥 Pro tip: Train with Oro & Mato until your thumbs bleed.

💫 Spellcasting & Health Grind: 13% of Soul-Crushing Farming

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Abyss Shriek made bosses my b*tch – but gathering Vessel Fragments? That's next-level tedium:

  • 16 Mask Shards = 4 extra health bars

  • 9 Vessel Fragments = 3 soul slots

You'll be grinding geo like a Wall Street broker after these! And let's be real – Shade Soul spam with Spell Twister charm? Chef's kiss.

🎪 DLC Domination: The Final 12% Gauntlet

Grimm Troupe: Dance or Die!

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Light that freaky lantern in Howling Cliffs and BAM – carnival of pain! NKG (Nightmare King Grimm) took me 73 attempts. SEVENTY-THREE! His fire bats should be illegal. But Carefree Melody charm? Worth every crimson tear.

Godmaster: Pantheon Purgatory

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Pantheon 1-4? Absolute child's play... said no one ever. This 5% chunk required:

  • 2 broken Joy-Cons

  • 17 energy drinks

  • My soul offered to the Godseeker

Absolute Radiance made me question reality itself. But beating it? Best. High. Ever. 🤯

🔮 The Aftermath & Future Madness

This journey changed me, man. I see geo when I blink. But here's the kicker – now that Silksong's out, I'm itching for that 200% insanity! Team Cherry better bring it harder than NKG's uppercut. Until then? I am the void. 💪

Final stats for masochists:

  • Total deaths: 1,842

  • Hours played: 137

  • Controllers sacrificed: 3

  • Sanity remaining: 0%

Go get that 112%, bugs! Just... maybe invest in a punching bag first. 😉