Shardmite
 I don't find this creature particularly noteable sic or interesting. It should learn to fly, or breathe flames, or sing hauntingly. Anything to justify its existence.  |
Shardmites are enemies in Hollow Knight. Formerly used in Crystal Peak's mining operations, these creatures now wander around on walls, feeding on crystal dust.[1][2]
Behaviour and Tactics
Crawls up and down on vertical surfaces. Upon approaching it, it sprouts long crystal spikes from its shell. While its spikes are extended, it is invulnerable. By attacking quickly, it can be taken off guard and killed before it sprouts its spikes.
It is possible to Nail-bounce off its spikes. With a high enough bounce, the Shardmite retracts its spikes briefly before sprouting them again, giving the Knight a chance to get in a hit. It is not fully invulnerable while its spikes are extended and can still be damaged by Spells, Defender's Crest, Spore Shroom, Sharp Shadow, 
Dreamshield, Weaverlings, and the Grimmchild.
Dream Nail Dialogue 
- ...Light...Danger...
- ...Safe...Dark...
- ...Hungry...Hungry...
- ...Scared...
- ...Eat...When...
- ...Kill...Hurt...
- ...Away. Away...
- ...Pain...
Location
They can only be found in Crystal Peak, mostly across the northeast part.
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Locations in Crystal Peak
Gallery
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Idle
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With spines extended
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Near Hallownest's Crown
References
- ↑ Wanderer's Journal, p. 82.
- ↑ Shardmite Hunter's Journal entry: "Feeds on crystal dust [...]."
