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The Pantheons inHollow Knightare the ultimate endgame content in the classic Metroidvania published by Team Cherry. Released with the Godmaster DLC, the Pantheons serve as the boss rush mode forHollow Knight, where players can challenge mighty foes they previously encountered during their journey in Hallownest.
A total of five Pantheons exist in Godhome, with each of them ramping up the difficulty by introducing unique variants of existing bossesas well as brand-new boss battles. Completing all five Pantheons takes immense skill and is a true test for the unyielding. With that being said, here are some of the best strategies you can use to reliably complete every Pantheon inHollow Knight.
Best Charms For Hollow Knight Pantheons
While there are alot of potent charms that you can use inHollow Knight,the Pantheons are very demanding, which makes select charms stand out from the majority. Opting to go for the following charms in your build is imperative for your success in any Pantheon:
Pantheon Of The Master
Listed below, in order, are the enemies and resting area present in the Pantheon of the Master:
Tips To Defeat Brothers Oro And Mato
This fight starts off with Oro facing you in a standard duel. After he takes enough damage, Mato joins the fray and makes this an enjoyable 2v1. Here are the best tips to help you deal with the renowned Nailmasters:
Pantheon Of The Artist
Listed below, in order, are the enemies and resting area present in the Pantheon of the Artist:
Tips To Defeat Paintmaster Sheo
Paintmaster Sheo is a very fun boss fight with a diverse yet fair set of moves. He has four attacks that can be differentiated by the color of his paintbrush. His most powerful attack is the Great Slash, where hispaintbrush turns pink. Sheo will unleash a powerful slam before blobs of paint fall down from the ceiling.
When hispaintbrush turns blue, he follows up with a simple attack that sends out three blobs of paint towards you. Thered paintbrush attackwill allow Sheo to leap into the air before sending out six blobs of paint downwards. Finally,the yellow paintbrush attackcovers most of the arena as it is a horizontal slash. Here are the best ways to counter these attacks and defeat Paintmaster Sheo.
Pantheon Of The Sage
Listed below, in order, are the enemies and resting area present in the Pantheon of the Sage:
Tips To Defeat Troupe Master Grimm
While he is nowhere near the power level of his Nightmare form, Troupe Master Grimm is still a formidable opponent that can punish you for poor positioning and greedy attempts to deal damage.
The key point to take note of in this fight is to play with the tempo Grimm sets rather than forcing the issue. Go with the flow of his attacks and find every opportunity towards the end of his attacks to chip away at his health. Here are some tips to reliably defeat Troupe Master Grimm:
Tips To Defeat Grey Prince Zote
Grey Prince Zote is one of the most annoying bosses in the game due to his erratic nature and huge hitbox, which often leads to you bumping into him by accident. He packs a mean punch and can quickly ruin your momentum with a couple of attacks.
However, he is also very easy to deal with as he has a lot of attacks which leave him wide open for damage. Here is a brief rundown on how to defeat Grey Prince Zote consistently:
Tips To Defeat Great Nailsage Sly
Great Nailsage Sly is the final boss in the Pantheon of the Sage. As expected of his title, he is a tough boss to deal with. Understanding his moveset and tendencies will take a couple of tries to get used to. Nevertheless, it is one of the best-designed bosses in the game as it is an extremely fun duel that has a reasonable amount of difficulty. Here are specific tips to get the better of Sly in the Pantheon of the Sage:
Pantheon Of The Knight
Listed below, in order, are the enemies and resting area present in the Pantheon of the Knight:
Tips To Defeat White Defender
The White Defender is an upgraded version of the Dung Defender, and depicts him in his prime when he served as one of the Five Great Knights of Hallownest. This is essentially a much more durable and powerful Dung Defender fight that can punish you for underestimating him.
However, he shares a lot of moves, except for two new attacks, with the Dung Defender fight. Make sure to use the following tips to have a smooth and enjoyable fight against White Defender:
Tips To Defeat Pure Vessel
Pure Vessel is one of thehardest-hitting bosses inHollow Knight. It is a much stronger version of the Hollow Knight fight in the base version of the game. It has an almost entirely different arsenal that is significantly harder to react to and dodge consistently.
Every attack of the Pure Vessel also deal double damage, which adds to the difficulty of the fight. Pure Vessel will always keep you on your toes and challenge you to the very end, which is why following the tips mentioned below can prove to be useful in making the difference:
Pantheon Of Hallownest
Listed below, in order, are the enemies and resting areas present in the Pantheon of Hallownest:
Tips To Defeat Nightmare King Grimm
Nightmare King Grimm (NKG) isone of the toughest Metroidvania bossesfor a variety of reasons. He moves across the arena at the speed of lightning while using incredibly powerful attacks that deal double damage.
You have to play this fight at his pace and not get greedy for too much damage, as a single misstep can completely throw off your momentum in this fight. Here are thebest ways to defeat Nightmare King Grimm:
Tips To Defeat Absolute Radiance
Absolute Radiance is the final boss of the Pantheon of Hallownest,and she is the toughest of them all. You are bound to fail during your initial runs in the Pantheon of Hallownest. The biggest hurdle is not just the fight, but the number of bosses you will have to get through to even reach this monstrosity of a battle. This can be quite disheartening and an absolute morale crusher.
However, maintaining an unbreakable resilience and tilt-free attitude is the best way to ensure you may take down Absolute Radiance. This fight is all about patience and remaining calm amidst the barrage of attacks. Apart from the most important tip already mentioned, here are some of the tips directly related to the fight that can help you finally take down Absolute Radiance:
