Is there a boss in Kingdoms Edge?
Yes, there is a boss in Kingdoms Edge, specifically Hornet (Sentinel), which is located on the far right side of the area, just north of Nailmaster Oro’s hut on the map, and straight east of the passageway to the City of Tears. The Hornet boss fight is a challenging encounter that requires strategic planning and skillful execution to overcome, with Hornet having 225 HP and dealing significant damage to the player.
About Hornet
Background and Location
Hornet is a formidable foe in the Kingdoms Edge area, and understanding her background and location is crucial to defeating her.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Where is the Hornet boss fight?
The Hornet boss fight is located in the northwestern region of Greenpath, where players can enter the boss arena and engage in combat with Hornet.
Q2: How much HP does Hornet 1 have?
Hornet has 225 HP, making her a formidable opponent that requires careful planning and strategy to defeat.
Q3: How do you beat Hornet 2?
To beat Hornet 2, players can use a combination of charms such as Quick Slash, Lifeblood Heart, Grubsong, and Stalwart Shell, and then repeatedly attack Hornet while tanking her attacks and focusing to heal whenever she staggers.
Q4: Is Hornet the hardest boss?
Hornet is considered one of the harder bosses in the game, with many players struggling to defeat her due to her high damage output and aggressive attack patterns.
Q5: Do you need double jump to fight Hornet?
To reach Hornet Sentinel, players typically need Monarch Wings (double jump) unless they can pull off a tricky pogo, which requires precise timing and positioning.
Q6: Is Hornet your sister Hollow Knight?
Hornet is the Knight’s sister through their shared father, the Pale King, and plays a significant role in the game’s story and lore.
Q7: What does Hornet say in Hollow Knight?
Hornet says, “Though our strength is born of similar source, that part of you, that crucial emptiness, I do not share”, highlighting her unique relationship with the Knight and the Void.
Q8: What animal is Hollow Knight?
The Knight is an insectoid warrior, exploring the fallen kingdom of Hallownest, which is plagued by a supernatural disease known as the infection.
Q9: Where is Hornet after Kingdom’s Edge?
After Kingdom’s Edge, Hornet appears next to the Knight as they regain consciousness, allowing herself a respite to mourn the passing of her mother.
Q10: How do I get to Hornet Sentinel?
To get to Hornet Sentinel, players need to head down a screen, then right two screens, then jump down to the bottom of the shaft and enter the arena, where the gate will soon close, initiating the Hornet (Sentinel) boss encounter.
Q11: How do you get Hornet to help you?
To get Hornet to help the Knight, players need to use the Dream Nail on their reflection, complete the cutscene by climbing to the top of the Abyss, and equip the Void Heart charm.
Q12: What is the bug in Kingdom’s Edge?
The bug in Kingdom’s Edge is Bardoon, an old caterpillar found sleeping in the area.
Q13: What does King’s Brand do?
King’s Brand allows access to the door at the bottom of the Ancient Basin leading to the Abyss, which is required to unlock four endings.
Q14: How do you unlock Kingdom’s Edge?
The first way to unlock Kingdom’s Edge is by using the entrance in King’s Station in the City of Tears, which contains a ruined Stagway that can be swum in to reach a hidden area.
Q15: Is Hornet a bad guy Hollow Knight?
Hornet is not necessarily a bad guy, as she shares a similar goal with the Knight – the eradication of the Radiance – and tests the Knight’s strength and suitability for becoming a seal in the Black Egg.