Husk Miner
 The bugs of Hallownest lusted after the strangest things in life. They would dig furtively through the dirt for stone, ore and in particular the crystals that grow at the top of the world.  |
Husk Miners are enemies in Hollow Knight. Even after being overcome by the Infection, these reanimated corpses continue to mine the crystals in Crystal Peak.[1][2]
Behaviour and Tactics
Husk Miners have two attacks:
- Slash: Swipes quickly at the the Knight when in close range.
- Claw-pick Toss: Tosses its claw-pick in an arc at the Knight.
Mines listlessly until approached. Upon being disturbed, an orange dot, reminiscent of those seen in the eyes of other Infected husks, can be seen within its eyes, which otherwise would have appeared uninfected.
When hostile it runs feverishly back and forth until the Knight is within its sights.
The claw-picks can be reflected with the Nail and deal 5 damage. The best strategy is to simply avoid the first toss, as the claw-pick damage is minimal, and kill the Husk Miner before it can prepare another attack.
Dream Nail Dialogue 
- ...Dig... Kill... Wealth...
- Crystal... Light...
- ...Mind...Bright... Must find, more light...
Location
The Husk Miner can only be found in Crystal Peak.
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Locations in Crystal Peak
Gallery
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Mining
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Attacking
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Throwing their claw-picks
Trivia
- Myla, when fully Infected, acts exactly like a Husk Miner and defeating her counts towards the Husk Miner's Journal entry.
References
- ↑ Quirrel: "Did it sadden you to see those miners below, still labouring at their endless task? Even overcome, strong purpose has been imprinted upon their husks."
- ↑ Husk Miner Hunter's Journal entry: "Remains of a bug drawn to the Crystal Peak for its precious crystal."
