Void Entity

A strength before unseen. Would it too challenge nature? It could perhaps defeat it.

– Bardoon

Void Entity is an unofficial descriptive term that refers to two transformations the Knight can take. Each of these transformations happen in different endings of Hollow Knight, with Void Given Focus being an "ascension" of Void Given Form through Godhome. Though they both act similarly and require Void Heart, they have different attributes and appearances, corresponding to changes in the Journal entry for the Void Idol.

If Void Heart has not been acquired, the Shade Beast has the following Dream Nail dialogue:

"...Void... Power... Without unity..."

However, after acquiring Void Heart, the Shade Beast recognises the Knight as the "Lord of Shades". Together, these lines suggest that the Knight is now in control of Void because they no longer lack unity. This is also supported by the title itself, 'Lord of Shades', which refers to the Shades, which are made of Void.

The Knight can be seen as both of these transformations during the Sister of the Void ending of Hollow Knight: Silksong.

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Void given Form

Void Given Form is achieved during the Dream No More ending. They greatly resemble the Knight's Shade, but with writhing tentacles on their back and longer horns. With assistance from the Hollow Knight's Shade, Void Given Form defeats the Radiance. Following this, they consume her light.

A statue of this entity is seen in the Hall of Gods after defeating all bosses on Ascended difficulty. The corresponding Void Idol has the following Journal entry:

"Rare artifact from a time before Hallownest. Volatile liquid of the Abyss writhes within."

The Knight takes this form during the Sister of the Void ending of Hollow Knight: Silksong, where they and their Siblings protect Hornet and Lace from being attacked by black tendrils in the sea of Void in the Abyss. When Hornet notices them, she sees glimpses of Void Given Focus. The Knight and the Shades carry Hornet and Lace safely out of the Void before returning to the Abyss' depths.

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  Void given Form during the Radiance fight

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  Void given Form statue in the Hall of Gods

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  Void given Form and Siblings during the Sister of the Void ending

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Void given Focus

Void Given Focus is achieved during the Embrace the Void ending. They bear little resemblance to the Knight's Shade, being larger than Absolute Radiance, as well as having several eyes, horns, and arms.

They are first heard in the cutscene that plays just after the Knight defeats Pure Vessel in the Pantheon of the Knight. After the Radiance's roar is heard, this creature lets out their own roar in response.

In the Embrace the Void ending, Void Given Focus defeats Absolute Radiance alone. Soon after, they descend to the throne Godseeker sits upon as they cover Godhome in Void. Godseeker stares in awe as Void Given Focus wraps their tentacles around her. Additionally, in Godseeker Mode, Godseeker refers to the Knight as “God of Gods”. This is Absolute Radiance's prior title, which the Knight takes by defeating her during Embrace the Void.

A statue of this entity is seen in the Hall of Gods after defeating all bosses on Radiant difficulty. The corresponding Void Idol has the following Journal entry:

“Rare artifact from a time before Hallownest, its spires twined in a unified form. Contains a large amount of liquid from the Abyss, perfectly still.”

During the Sister of the Void ending of Hollow Knight: Silksong, Hornet sees flashes of Void Given Focus when she looks at the Knight and their siblings in the Void.

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  Void given Focus roaring at the end of the Pantheon of the Knight

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  Void given Focus during the Absolute Radiance fight

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  Void given Focus statue in the Hall of Gods

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  Void given Focus during the Sister of the Void ending

Trivia

• Prior to v1.4.2.8 of Hollow Knight, the text for the statue in the Hall of Gods for Void given Focus was "Void given mind."

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