My Epic Hollow Knight Grub Hunt Adventure! 🐛✨
OMG, you guys! I just finished rescuing ALL 46 grubs in Hollow Knight and let me tell you—it was a wild, emotional rollercoaster! 😭💖 That sweet moment when you hear their little "Mlem!" after freeing them? Pure serotonin! And the Grubfather's rewards? SO worth the effort. If you're aiming for that glorious 112% completion (or just want to save these adorable bug babies), this guide is your BFF. I screamed, I cried, I got lost in Deepnest for 3 hours... but I did it! Here’s everything I learned on my grub-saving journey across Hallownest. 🗺️💡
That moment when you find one... my heart!
🎁 Grubfather's Gifts Are EVERYTHING
After freeing grubs, sprint back to the Grubfather’s room (far left of Forgotten Crossroads entrance from Dirtmouth!). He showers you with Geo and items progressively. The ULTIMATE prize? Grubberfly's Elegy charm—it’s GORGEOUS and makes your nail attacks shoot golden beams! ✨⚔️ Totally OP for boss fights. I literally danced when I got it!
Papa Grub’s happy tears got me emotional too...
🔍 Zone-by-Zone Grub Treasure Map!
I scoured every inch of Hallownest—here’s where to find those sneaky jars! Pro tip: Listen for their faint cries! 👂
| Zone | Grub Count | Key Locations & My Tips! |
|---|---|---|
| Forgotten Crossroads | 5 | One hidden behind breakable floor near False Knight! Smash those floors! 💥 |
| Greenpath | 4 | Check behind mossy waterfalls! One’s camouflaged in thorns—use dash! 🌿 |
| Fungal Wastes | 5 | Look for false walls in the jellyfish room. SO MANY SECRET TUNNELS! 🍄 |
| City of Tears | 6 | One’s in a flooded elevator shaft—bring Lumafly Lantern! 💧 |
| Royal Waterways | 4 | Beware of Flukemon ambushes near pipes! I died twice here... 😩 |
| Crystal Peak | 4 | Use Super Dash to reach one behind lasers! ⚡ Sparkly but deadly! 💎 |
| Deepnest | 6 | NIGHTMARE FUEL 😱 Two are in pitch-black rooms—lantern mandatory! Bring a brave heart! |
| Ancient Basin | 3 | Easy to miss one near Broken Vessel’s arena! 🦋 |
| Fog Canyon | 2 | WARNING: Exploding jellyfish! One’s locked behind acid—need Isma’s Tear! ☁️💣 |
| Queen’s Gardens | 4 | Hidden in thorn mazes! Mantis Claw essential. 🌺 |
| Resting Grounds | 1 | In a dark crypt below Seer—spooky but quick! ⚰️ |
| Howling Cliffs | 3 | Behind breakable walls near Joni’s Repose! 🌪️ |
| Kingdom’s Edge | 4 | One’s guarded by a primal aspid swarm—nail art saves lives! 🦅 |
| The Hive | 1 | Top-right corner—dodge bees! 🐝 |
🗺️ Visual Guides for the Win!
I relied HEAVILY on these maps—screenshotted them on my phone! 📱
Forgotten Crossroads hotspots!
Greenpath’s sneaky hideouts!
...(All other zone images inserted similarly with alt text like "Fungal Wastes Secrets" or "Deepnest Horror Spots")...
💖 My Personal Grub-Rescuing Feels
Finding the last grub in Queen’s Gardens made me SOB. 🥹 That little wiggle? The way Grubfather glows when they’re all home? Priceless. Yes, some made me rage-quit (looking at you, Crystal Peak lasers), but the community’s hype kept me going! Shoutout to r/HollowKnight for the emotional support! 🙌
❓ FAQ: Burning Grub Questions!
- "Can I miss any grubs forever?"
NOPE! All respawn if you leave/die. Phew! 😌
- "Do I need upgrades?"
YES! Essential ones:
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Mantis Claw (wall jump)
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Monarch Wings (double jump)
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Lumafly Lantern (Dark areas)
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Isma’s Tear (Acid) 💧
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"Best charm for grub hunting?"
Compass + Gathering Swarm! Geo magnets = less stress! 🧲💸
- "Grubfather ate them?! 😭"
It’s... bittersweet lore. But they’re happy! Trust me! 🥲
- "Is Grubberfly’s Elegy worth 46 grubs?"
ABSOLUTELY. Golden beams = OP against Radiance! ☀️
Go save those babes, knights! Tag me when you get the charm! 🏆 #HollowKnight #GrubHero #MetroidvaniaMagic