Abilities & Skills

These abilities are key to traversing Hallownest, greatly expanding exploration range or enhancing combat power

Mothwing Cloak

Effect: Dash (6 second cooldown)

Movement skill obtained early in the game, available after defeating Hornet in Greenpath.

Location: Dropped after Hornet battle in Greenpath.

Mantis Claw

Effect: Wall jumping and sliding

Allows the protagonist to jump between walls, enabling exploration of higher areas.

Location: Obtained in Mantis Village in Fungal Wastes.

Crystal Heart

Effect: Horizontal flight

Hold dash to glide horizontally through platforms in the air.

Location: Crystal Peak, requires purchasing lantern and delving deep into the mining area.

Monarch Wings

Effect: Double jump

Obtained after defeating Lost Vessel, allows the character to jump once more in the air.

Location: Ancient Basin, in the area after defeating Lost Vessel.

Isma's Tear

Effect: Swim in acid

Makes the character immune to acid, opening paths to new areas.

Location: Royal Waterways, obtained at Isma's Grove after defeating Dung Defender.

Dream Nail / Dream Gate

Effect: Read NPC thoughts, enter dreams, and set fast travel points

Collect soul through Dream Nail, set Dream Gates at any location for fast travel.

Location: Resting Grounds, obtained by talking to Seer.

Shade Cloak

Effect: Pass through enemies and shadow gates

Upgraded version of Mothwing Cloak, can pass through enemies and shadow walls.

Location: In the Shadow Lake of Ancient Basin after obtaining King's Brand.