Hollow Knight: Void Heart Charm and Edition Explained

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Learn the difference between the Void Heart Charm and game edition of Hollow Knight
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The Void Heart item in Hollow Knight is a Charm that unlocks a new ability, dialogue with certain characters, and alternate endings. Hollow Knight's Voidheart Edition is an updated release of the game for different consoles. Here's what they are and how they differ.

Things You Should Know

  • The Void Heart Charm can be unlocked after receiving the Kingsoul Charm from the two White Fragments.
  • Equip the Kingsoul Charm and descend the unlocked area in the Abyss. Use the Awoken Dream Nail on the egg found at the end.
  • Hollow Knight: Void Heart Edition is the release of Hollow Knight on PS4 and Xbox One.
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What is the Void Heart Charm?

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    This Charm can cause certain enemies to become passive, such as Siblings, Void Tendrils, and the Shade. Because it plays a massive role in unlocking another ending for the game, it's recommended to complete the first playthrough normally before obtaining.
    • The Void Heart Charm is different from the Voidheart Edition , which is Hollow Knight's release for the PS4 and Xbox One.
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How to Get the Void Heart Charm

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    You must have 1800 Essence to do so. This will upgrade the Dream Nail into the Awoken Dream Nail. [1]
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    This Charm is obtained after getting both White Fragments from the White Lady in the Queen's Garden and the Pale King from the White Palace. When these fragments are obtained, it will automatically create the Kingsoul Charm. [2]
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    The Abyss is located in the lowest part of Hallownest, below Ancient Basin. A new area will be unlocked called the Birthplace.
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    Be sure to avoid any enemies and environmental danger. At the end of the maze, there will be an egg.
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    A memory will be revealed, and the Kingsoul Charm will change into the Void Heart.
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What is the Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition?

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    Though the name may indicate a special addition, it is simply a release of the original Hollow Knight game for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles. [3] It contains all available DLC content and changes already available for PC and Nintendo Switch users. There's also a different Voidheart menu style, though this is used by default on all platforms. [4]

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      References

      1. ↑ https://hollowknight.fandom.com/wiki/Dream_Nail
      2. ↑ https://hollowknight.fandom.com/wiki/Kingsoul
      3. ↑ https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/hollow-knight-voidheart-edition/9mw9469v91lm
      4. ↑ https://hollowknight.fandom.com/wiki/Voidheart_Edition

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