Hollow Knight Hunter's Journal: A Bug Collector's Bible in Hallownest

For any wandering knight braving the depths of Hallownest, stumbling upon the Hunter's Journal feels like finding a secret cheat code in a cosmic horror novel. This ain't your grandma's scrapbook—it's a gloriously morbid encyclopedia where bugs go to die... and get cataloged by a giant mantis-adjacent weirdo who probably thinks 'personal space' is a mythical concept. Obtaining this leather-bound beast transforms players from lost wanderers into obsessive-compulsive entomologists, tracking every wriggling critter from lowly Tiktiks to nightmare-fuel Void Tendrils. Holy moly, does it make geo-grinding feel like a walk in the Fungal Wastes! 🐛

Finding the Hunter: Where the Wild Things Roar

Tucked away in Greenpath's spikiest back alley (because of course it is), the Hunter lurks like a hermit crab with anger issues. Newbies beware: this ain't no friendly NPC handshake. Approach his lair east of Cornifer's map stall, dodge the 'welcome committee' of death spikes, and endure a roar that'll make your knight's void heart skip a beat. But persevere! The payoff is chef's kiss—a journal that initially looks like it was scribbled during a psychedelic mushroom trip.

Once added to your menu (right between Charms and that depressingly empty geo pouch), the real fun begins. Each entry updates automatically, but here's the kicker: most start as cryptic Mad Libs. Slaughter enough of a species? Boom! You unlock the Hunter’s sassy field notes—part combat tips, part poetic roast session. Example: Calling Moss Prophets "deluded spore-sniffers." Savage! 🔪

Achievement Unlocked: Become Hallownest's Pokémon Master

Let’s cut to the chase—you want those shiny achievements. "Keen Hunter" demands logging 146/168 entries (no small feat!), while "True Hunter" requires grinding specific enemy kill counts for full notes. Pro-tip: Wait for World Sense from the Temple of the Black Egg to track progress, unless you enjoy counting corpses manually like a medieval accountant.

Not every bug counts though! Team Cherry graciously exempted 21 entries (phew), including:

• All forms of Zote (blessedly optional)

• Nightmare King Grimm (seriously, thank god)

• The Radiance (because fighting god-bugs once is enough)

Hunting Easter Eggs: Hallownest’s Where’s Waldo

Some critters require Indiana Jones-level sleuthing. Here’s the DL on the sneakiest entries:

• Goam: Smash floors near Fungal Wastes with Desolate Dive to find its fossil. Jurassic Park vibes!

• Gorgeous Husk: Secret room in City of Tears—follow the 'Hot Springs' sign like a spa-seeking missile.

• Flukemunga: Royal Waterways’ Junk Pit. Bring a nose plug. Seriously.

• Lightseeds: Annoying little sprinters near Broken Vessel. Pro move: Vengeful Spirit them mid-flee!

And who could forget the Crystal Guardian? Beat him once, chase his salty butt up a crystal spire with Monarch Wings, then clobber his enraged form. Dude needs to learn about graceful losing.

People Also Ask: Burning Journal Queries

• Can you complete the journal after beating the game?

Heck yeah! Hallownest’s your oyster post-credits. But do it before facing Radiance for less backtracking.

• Do dream bosses count?

Nope! Grey Prince Zote & Nightmare King get a free pass (praise the void!).

• What’s the Hunter’s Mark actually do?

Zip. Nada. It’s purely bling—a trophy saying "I murdered 146 things and liked it."

The Grand Finale: Flexing for the OG Hunter

After logging entry #146? Haul ass back to Greenpath. The Hunter bestows the Mark with dialogue so respectful, you’ll feel like a knighted entomologist. No confetti cannons though—this is Hollow Knight, not Disneyland. 💀

Silksong Speculation: Hunting 2.0?

Let’s get real—Silksong BETTER upgrade this system. Imagine Hornet journaling Pharloom’s creatures with snarkier commentary, maybe even AR-style 3D models. Team Cherry, if you’re listening: add coop journal sync. Sharing bug-murder stats with friends? That’s the dream, fam. 🤞

So grab that nail, embrace your inner Darwin-on-crack, and remember: in Hallownest, completionism isn’t just a goal—it’s a lifestyle. Now go collect ’em all, you magnificent bug butcher.