Hollow Knight charms: all 40, notch costs and effects

Gathering Swarm

A swarm will follow the bearer and gather up any loose Geo.

Useful for those who can’t bear to leave anything behind, no matter how insignificant.

Wayward Compass

Whispers its location to the bearer whenever a map is open, allowing wanderers to pinpoint their current location.

Grubsong

Contains the gratitude of freed grubs.

Gain SOUL when taking damage.

Stalwart Shell

Builds resilience. When recovering from damage, the bearer will remain invulnerable for longer.

Makes it easier to escape from dangerous situations.

Baldur Shell

Protects its bearer with a hard shell while focusing SOUL.

The shell is not indestructible and will shatter if it absorbs too much damage.

Fury of the Fallen

Embodies the fury and heroism that comes upon those who are about to die.

When close to death, the bearer’s strength will increase.

Quick Focus

A charm containing a crystal lens.

Increases the speed of focusing SOUL, allowing the bearer to heal damage faster.

Lifeblood Heart

Contains a living core that seeps precious lifeblood.

When resting, the bearer will gain a coating of lifeblood that protects from a modest amount of damage.

Lifeblood Core

Contains a living core that bleeds precious lifeblood.

When resting, the bearer will gain a coating of lifeblood that protects from a large amount of damage.

Defender’s Crest

Unique charm bestowed by the King of Hallownest to his most loyal knight. Scratched and dirty, but still cared for.

Causes the bearer to emit a heroic odour.

Flukenest

Living charm born in the gut of a Flukemarm.

Transforms the Vengeful Spirit spell into a horde of volatile baby flukes.

Thorns of Agony

Senses the pain of its bearer and lashes out at the world around them.

When taking damage, sprout thorny vines that damage nearby foes.

Mark of Pride

Freely given by the Mantis Tribe to those they respect.

Greatly increases the range of the bearer’s nail, allowing them to strike foes from further away.

Steady Body

Keeps its bearer from recoiling backwards when they strike an enemy with a nail.

Allows one to stay steady and keep attacking.

Heavy Blow

Formed from the nails of fallen warriors.

Increases the force of the bearer’s nail, causing enemies to recoil further when hit.

Sharp Shadow

Contains a forbidden spell that transforms shadows into deadly weapons.

When using Shadow Dash, the bearer’s body will sharpen and damage enemies.

Spore Shroom

Composed of living fungal matter. Scatters spores when exposed to SOUL.

When focusing SOUL, emit a spore cloud that slowly damages enemies

Longnail

Increases the range of the bearer’s nail, allowing them to strike foes from further away.

Shaman Stone

Said to contain the knowledge of past generations of shaman.

Increases the power of spells, dealing more damage to foes.

Soul Catcher

Used by shamans to draw more SOUL from the world around them.

Increases the amount of SOUL gained when striking an enemy with the nail.

Soul Eater

Forgotten shaman artifact, used to draw SOUL from still-living creatures.

Greatly increases the amount of SOUL gained when striking an enemy with the nail.

Glowing Womb

Drains the SOUL of its bearer and uses it to birth hatchlings.

The hatchlings have no desire to eat or live, and will sacrifice themselves to protect their parent.

Fragile Heart

Increases the health of the bearer, allowing them to take more damage.

This charm is fragile, and will break if its bearer is killed.

Fragile Greed

Causes the bearer to find more Geo when defeating enemies.

This charm is fragile, and will break if its bearer is killed.

Fragile Strength

Strengthens the bearer, increasing the damage they deal to enemies with their nail.

This charm is fragile, and will break if its bearer is killed.

Nailmaster’s Glory

Contains the passion, skill and regrets of a Nailmaster.

Increases the bearer’s mastery of Nail Arts, allowing them to focus their power faster and unleash arts sooner.

Joni’s Blessing

Blessed by Joni, the kindly heretic. Transfigures vital fluids into blue lifeblood.

The bearer will have a healthier shell and can take more damage, but they will not be able to heal themselves by focusing SOUL.

Shape of Unn

Reveals the form of Unn within the bearer.

While focusing SOUL, the bearer will take on a new shape and can move freely to avoid enemies.

Hiveblood

Golden nugget of the Hive’s precious hardened nectar.

Heals the bearer’s wounds over time, allowing them to regain health without focusing SOUL.

Dream Wielder

Transient charm created for those who wield the Dream Nail and collect Essence.

Allows the bearer to charge the Dream Nail faster and collect more SOUL when striking foes.

Dashmaster

Bears the likeness of an eccentric bug known only as ‘The Dashmaster’.

The bearer will be able to dash more often as well as dash downwards. Perfect for those who want to move around as quickly as possible.

Quick Slash

Born from imperfect, discarded nails that have fused together. The nails still long to be wielded.

Allows the bearer to slash much more rapidly with their nail.

Spell Twister

Reflecting the desires of the Soul Sanctum for mastery over SOUL, it improves the bearer’s ability to cast spells.

Reduces the SOUL cost of casting spells.

Deep Focus

Naturally formed within a crystal over a long period. Draws in SOUL from the surrounding air.

The bearer will focus SOUL at a slower rate, but the healing effect will double.

Grubberfly’s Elegy

Contains the gratitude of grubs who will move to the next stage of their lives. Imbues weapons with a holy strength.

When the bearer is at full health, they will fire beams of white-hot energy from their nail.

Kingsoul

Holy charm symbolising a union between higher beings. The bearer will slowly absorb the limitless SOUL contained within.

Opens the way to a birthplace.

Sprintmaster

Bears the likeness of a strange bug known only as ‘The Sprintmaster’.

Increases the running speed of the bearer, allowing them to avoid danger or overtake rivals.

Dreamshield

Defensive charm once wielded by a tribe that could shape dreams.

Conjures a shield that follows the bearer and attempts to protect them.

Weaversong

Silken charm containing a song of farewell, left by the Weavers who departed Hallownest for their old home.

Summons weaverlings to give the lonely bearer some companionship and protection.

Grimmchild

Worn by those who take part in the Grimm Troupe’s Ritual.

The bearer must seek the Grimmkin and collect their flames. Uncollected flames will appear on the bearer’s map.