


Soon you’ll begin to encounter enemies which look similar to the Shade the Knight leaves behind when he dies. Once the Knight approaches them, however, they will take the shape of bugs and lash out violently, so keep your distance from them and use the Mothwing Cloak to dash and stay out of their reach as you progress to the right. Once you enter the next area, you’ll notice black pools of sinister-looking liquid. This will ensure you Nail Jump off spikes or enemies, instead of taking damage, especially if you have the Quick Slash equipped.ĭrop to the bottom of the shaft and head right. Although the absolutely massive vertical shaft is riddled with enemies and spiked platforms, it is easy enough to drop off the platform at the top of the chasm and slash the Nail down. In the lower reaches of Kingdom’s Edge, there is also a hidden entrance to a sub-area called The Hive, where you can find several useful Charms, a Boss, and more Collectibles.ĭescending into The Abyss is fairly straightforward.

Ascend to the top-left section of Kingdom’s Edge and you’ll find the Colosseum of Fools an arena which grants access to an additional Charm Notch, Pale Ore, and mountains of Geo for any warrior skilled enough to conquer it’s various wave-based challenges.
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After a short scene, you’ll have control again, and you will be free to explore the area, or head to The Abyss. Once you have marked yourself, head for the exit and the Cast-Off Shell will begin to collapse. Approach and pick it up to mark yourself with the King’s Brand, which grants access to The Abyss, an area below the Ancient Basin reserved for the King himself, and sealed off after the horrific events which led to the creation of Hallownest. Follow the howling winds and you’ll soon arrive at the mouth of the Cast-Off Shell.Įnter, then walk all the way left and you’ll find a glowing object. Continue along the path, down, then to the left. After defeating Hornet for the second time, proceed through the arena and to the right.
