just leaving this ruleset here for myself, though if you wanna try this hollow knight challenge run, by all means do!
the point of this run is so that i learn how to better use both spells and actually dodge. i’m much better at the game than when i last attempted this (... twice) and i think i can actually do it now.
does this mean i’ll just spam shamans ddark? probably!
rules (and spoilers) under the cut!
- i cannot upgrade my nail at all. i must stay at the base 5 damage per swing through the entire game.
- any and all other items, upgrades, charms, and spells are fine to use (and encouraged). i likely won’t be going for a familiar build unless i feel i have to; i really need to get better at spells.
- i must attempt every single possible boss in the game. unfortunately, this means i have to save zote. eugh. why.
— HOWEVER, this does not include the pantheons.
— i also do not have to ram my head into a brick wall; if i can’t beat an optional boss, i’m allowed to leave it.
- i must attempt every single challenge in the game.
— this does include every colo, flowerquest, and i must collect every npc possible in dirtmouth. this means i will not have cloth’s help for traitor lord. oh god.
- i must go for the dream no more ending. 5 damage radiance let’s go!!