Broken Knight

Lore & Background

The source states that Hallownest was overrun by 'The Infection', a supernatural disease that controls minds. It mentions the protagonist encounters bug-themed non-player characters and numerous bosses.

In Their Own Story

The tunnel was silent save for the dripping water echoing against damp stone. A shadow shifted ahead, not moving with the fluid grace of a beast, but with the heavy, deliberate steps of armor. The figure stood before the path forward, mask cracked down the side, eyes burning with an unnatural yellow light. He raised his blade slowly, the metal groaning under the strain. There was no roar, only the sound of a broken mind trying to remember its purpose.

Reader's Guide

The source confirms players can strike enemies with a Nail and learn spells for long-range attacks. It notes that if all masks are lost, the player dies and a Shade appears. The source does not provide specific combat strategies or lore details for an enemy named 'Broken Knight'.

Did You Know?

• Hollow Knight was conceived in 2013 during the Ludum Dare game jam.
• The game's development was partially funded by a crowdfunding campaign that raised over A$57,000 by the end of 2014.
• Between 2017 and 2018, four free downloadable expansions were released for the game.