When Hollow Knight isn't delighting players with lovable characters and vast areas to explore, it's making them battle tooth-and-nail with the aggressive critters of the Hallownest. Most combat encounters are limited to whatever environment enemies are found in or the game's many boss arenas, but some players may miss the thrill of battling with an audience — something the Mantis Lords boss fight offered a glimpse of.
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To taste glory, unlock various rare rewards and line their pockets with Geo, players must seek out the Colosseum of Fools and test their mettle in the arena. This guide will help players find the Colosseum, and explain what they can expect in its first challenge, the Trial of the Warrior.
The Colosseum of Fools can be found at the very top of the Kingdom's Edge area — one that can be found connecting to the Ancient Basin by way of tram, City of Tears, and Royal Basin.
Reaching the Colosseum isn't easy — the Kingdom's Edge is a hostile area, home to several flying enemies that will spit projectiles and slowly pursue players as they ascend the cliffs. Skilled players will have mastered the art of 'bouncing' on enemies with well-timed downward slashes, but should still prioritize getting to safety as soon as possible — there are no benches or springs to rest at on the way to the Colosseum.
It's easy to tell when the Colosseum of Fools is close — corpses from the arena frequently fall from the sky, and the platforming gets progressively harder. Players will eventually enter a cave, however, which shouldn't prove too difficult to navigate — most of the challenging enemies are tucked away in optional areas. Still, players should be wary of the 'belfly' enemies
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