Hollow Knight: How to Find and Complete the Hunter’s Journal

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Throughout their travels in Hollow Knight, players will battle against enemies in their multitudes, many of which are unique to specific regions of Hallownest. Because of this, it can be difficult to keep track of enemy types and how to combat them, which is where a bestiary comes in handy.

Players will not immediately have access to this compendium, and must instead seek out an NPC to obtain it and to begin the associated quest. For players that rise to the challenge, there are two achievements linked to the Hunter’s Journal up for grabs, but it is no small task and only a true hunter can see it through.

Hollow Knight: Tips for Beginners

The Hunter resides in a darkened cave, sequestered from the rest of Hallownest in a quiet corner of Greenpath. To the east of Greenpath, players should head south from Cornifer’s location and take a right through a narrow path, which opens into a larger area. The Hunter’s location is signaled to the player with its numerous spikes that protrude from the ground and ceiling of an otherwise lush environment.

As players approach, the Hunter will roar from within his cave as a warning, but don't be deterred by this display. Players should continue onward until they can interact with him. The Hunter then gives his Journal to the Knight, explaining that the words may be difficult to understand at first, but players can learn to read it.

Alongside Charms, the map, and inventory, the Hunter’s Journal will be added as a new tab to the player’s menu screen. Here, players can view details about enemies they have previously encountered, and it will automatically update when new enemies have been defeated. Many entries in the Hunter’s Journal are incomplete, but slaying a specific number of each will