


Then, it’ll jump up and run away, leading you to understand that a second encounter is somewhere later down the line. When you kill it, it’ll simply lose the crystal extensions it has. It’ll sit back on the bench if it kills you and you come back to face it again. You’ll only face it if you strike it, that starts up the fight. It looks like it’s dead, but you’ll be unable to rest on the bench because of it, so you have some hint that it’s alive. You’ll actually find it first on a bench outside in the area. What is the Hollow Knight Crystal Guardian? Image Source: Steam We’ll also include some details that you may not have known until reading this article today. In this guide, we’re going to cover everything you need to know about this boss. This boss is relatively easy, but its second form will definitely take you a few tries. You can actually face this enemy twice, though you might not know it when you come to it. ↑ Snail Shaman: "You didn't perchance visit my fourth aunt? She makes her home beside that Crystal Mount.The Hollow Knight Crystal Guardian is an optional boss in the game.↑ Crystallised Husk Hunter's Journal entry: "They gleam and glow in the darkness, a bright point of searing heat in each one.↑ Whispering Root in Crystal Peak: ".Light refracted.".↑ Quirrel: "Did it sadden you to see those miners below, still labouring at their endless task? Even overcome, strong purpose has been imprinted upon their husks.".↑ Crystallised Husk Hunter's Journal entry: "Remains of a bug who died amongst the crystals.Its claw-pick now doubles as a fierce weapon." ↑ Husk Miner Hunter's Journal entry: "Remains of a bug drawn to the Crystal Peak for its precious crystal.↑ Glimback Hunter's Journal entry: "The bugs of Hallownest used to force these creatures to carry around their carts and machines.".↑ Quirrel: "The crystal ore is said to contain a sort of energy, not as powerful as the soul the city dwellers harnessed but far less lethal.".↑ Elderbug: "Up to the old mines they carved into the peak I suppose.".↑ Crystal Peak map description: "A map of Crystal Peak, the huge shining mountain that looms behind Dirtmouth.".The crystals can refract light and also emit a very soft singing sound. They glow in the darkness, and there is a bright point of searing heat inside each of them. The crystals themselves have a strange power hidden within them. Their husks were imprinted with strong purpose, causing them to continue mining even after death.

When the Infection took hold, many of the miners died and were subsequently reanimated.

Besides regular bug miners who mined the crystals with their claw-picks, creatures such as the Shardmites and Glimbacks were used to carry around carts and machines. The crystal ore contains energy, not as powerful as Soul but less lethal. In Hallownest's prime, Crystal Peak's mines supplied the kingdom's cities with a constant supply of crystals. A nearby chasm leads to the Resting Grounds. In the east part of the area are tunnels filled with old mining golems, one of which contains the Crystal Heart Ability.įurther below this room is a Snail Shaman temple where the Descending Dark Spell can be obtained. On the summit of the mountain stands a statue of the Radiance which holds a Pale Ore. A Mask Shard can be found after this boss fight.Ī lift in the northwest part of Crystal Peak connects the area to Dirtmouth. Its second form, Enraged Guardian, is located above this room, which can only be accessed once the Monarch Wings are obtained. In the centre of Crystal Peak is a Bench with the Crystal Guardian boss. Conveyor belts can be found in many rooms which transport the crystal shards. The crystals are present across the entire area, with some tunnels having crystals lining the top and bottom of the cavern. Crystal Peak contains extensive tunnels throughout the mountain which were used to mine its crystals.
