Charms
Charms are a special type of item in Hollow Knight that give various bonuses to The Knight. Charms use Notches when equipped and can only be equipped and unequipped while sitting on a bench.
There are a total of 45 Charms, though only a max of 40 can be kept at one time, as 5 Charms are able to be replaced with different ones throughout the game (Fragile Greed, Fragile Heart, Fragile Strength, Kingsoul, and Template:GTIconMini Grimmchild).
Notches
Charm Notches are required to equip Charms. Different charms require a different amount of free notches. The player starts with 3 Notches. 8 more can be found throughout the game.
Picking up a Charm Notch will heal the Knight up to full hp.
Source | Conditions / Requirements |
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1. Sold by Salubra in Forgotten Crossroads for 120 | Collect 5 Charms |
2. Sold by Salubra in Forgotten Crossroads for 500 | Collect 10 Charms |
3. Sold by Salubra in Forgotten Crossroads for 900 | Collect 18 Charms |
4. Sold by Salubra in Forgotten Crossroads for 1400 | Collect 25 Charms |
5. Found north-east of Cornifer in Fog Canyon(hidden area) | Unlock Isma's Tear or Monarch Wings |
6. Found in Fungal Wastes | Defeat 2 Shrumal Ogres |
7. Reward in Colosseum of Fools | Complete the Trial of the Warrior |
Template:GTIconMini 8. Found in Dirtmouth, inside the tent of The Grimm Troupe | Defeat Grimm |
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1, 2, 3 and 4. Notches sold by Salubra
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Salubra's shop location
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5. Charm Notch in Fog Canyon near the Fungal Wastes entrance
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6. Charm Notch Near the bottom of the entrance to the Fungal Wastes
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7. Notch as a reward in the Colosseum of fools
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Template:GTIconMini 8. Notch as a reward for defeating Grimm
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Overcharmed
If the player tries to equip a charm that takes more notches to equip than they have, it will eventually be equipped after 5 tries. However, the Knight will become Overcharmed. While in this state, the health bar will have a purple aura and the Knight will take twice as much damage from all sources. To remove the effect, simply remove the charm that broke the notch limit. Subsequent attempts to Overcharm will immediately equip the Charm and cause the effect instead of requiring 5 attempts.
It should be noted that this cannot be performed if the player has used all Notches (for example: If the player have 3 available notches and have Gathering Swarm + Stalwart Shell, 3/3 is used and no additional charm may be equipped), and only one charm can be equipped past the notch limit. As such, if the player wishes to play while Overcharmed, it is advantageous to equip a high-notch charm in the final slot, as the amount of notches over the limit does not affect the Overcharm penalty.
List of Charms
Icon | Name & Effect | Notches |
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Wayward Compass
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Template:Notch | |
Gathering Swarm
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Template:Notch | |
Stalwart Shell
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Template:NotchTemplate:Notch | |
Soul Catcher
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Template:NotchTemplate:Notch | |
Shaman Stone
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Template:NotchTemplate:NotchTemplate:Notch | |
Soul Eater
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Template:NotchTemplate:NotchTemplate:NotchTemplate:Notch | |
Dashmaster
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Template:NotchTemplate:Notch | |
Thorns of Agony
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Template:Notch | |
Fury of the Fallen
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Template:NotchTemplate:Notch | |
Fragile Heart
This charm is fragile, and will break if its bearer is killed. |
Template:NotchTemplate:Notch | |
Fragile Greed
This charm is fragile, and will break if its bearer is killed. |
Template:NotchTemplate:Notch | |
Fragile Strength
This charm is fragile, and will break if its bearer is killed. |
Template:NotchTemplate:NotchTemplate:Notch | |
Spell Twister
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Template:NotchTemplate:Notch | |
Steady Body
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Template:Notch | |
Heavy Blow
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Template:NotchTemplate:Notch | |
Quick Slash
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Template:NotchTemplate:NotchTemplate:Notch | |
Longnail
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Template:NotchTemplate:Notch | |
Mark of Pride
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Template:NotchTemplate:NotchTemplate:Notch | |
Baldur Shell
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Template:NotchTemplate:Notch | |
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Template:NotchTemplate:NotchTemplate:Notch |
Defender's Crest
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Template:Notch | |
Glowing Womb
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Template:NotchTemplate:Notch | |
Quick Focus
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Template:NotchTemplate:NotchTemplate:Notch | |
Deep Focus
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Template:NotchTemplate:NotchTemplate:NotchTemplate:Notch | |
Lifeblood Heart
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Template:NotchTemplate:Notch | |
Lifeblood Core
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Template:NotchTemplate:NotchTemplate:Notch | |
Joni's Blessing
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Template:NotchTemplate:NotchTemplate:NotchTemplate:Notch | |
Grubsong
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Template:Notch | |
Grubberfly's Elegy
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Template:NotchTemplate:NotchTemplate:Notch | |
Hiveblood
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Template:NotchTemplate:NotchTemplate:NotchTemplate:Notch | |
Spore Shroom
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Template:Notch | |
Sharp Shadow
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Template:NotchTemplate:Notch | |
Shape of Unn
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Template:NotchTemplate:Notch | |
Nailmaster's Glory
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Template:Notch | |
Dream Wielder
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Template:Notch | |
Kingsoul
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Template:NotchTemplate:NotchTemplate:NotchTemplate:NotchTemplate:Notch | |
Void Heart
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Icon | Name & Effect | Notches |
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Unbreakable Heart
This charm is unbreakable. |
Template:NotchTemplate:Notch | |
Unbreakable Greed
This charm is unbreakable. |
Template:NotchTemplate:Notch | |
Unbreakable Strength
This charm is unbreakable. |
Template:NotchTemplate:NotchTemplate:Notch | |
Dreamshield
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Template:NotchTemplate:NotchTemplate:Notch | |
Weaversong
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Template:NotchTemplate:Notch | |
Sprintmaster
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Template:Notch | |
Carefree Melody
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Template:NotchTemplate:NotchTemplate:Notch | |
Grimmchild
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Template:NotchTemplate:Notch |
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