Hollow Knight is one of the most exciting Metroidvania games in the modern game industry and it has many different secrets you can discover. Today we are going to talk about one of the most difficult areas in this indie project. The Path of Pain is known for being extremely hard and you will need to do your best if you want to beat it. This guide will tell you how to access the Path of Pain in Hollow Knight.

What Is the Path of Pain in Hollow Knight?

The Path of Pain in Hollow Knight is a secret location that you can access from the White Palace. So, if you want to get there you will need to unlock and awaken the Dream Nail. This can be done by obtaining 1,800 Essence. Here you can check our guide on how to get Essence in Hollow Knight.

The location itself is filled with different spikes, buzzsaws, and difficult parkour sections. So, you should go to the Path of Pain only if you are an experienced player who is not afraid of challenges.

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How to Access the Path of Pain in Hollow Knight

As we mentioned before, the Path of Pain can be accessed from the White Palace. However, the entrance to the location is hidden and you will need to find it. Fortunately, it is relatively easy and the only thing you need to do is to unlock the second elevator in the White Palace.

After that, you will have to use the second elevator, pass through the section with spikes, and enter the room with a buzzsaw. There you will need to break a secret wall. You can see its location in the screenshot above this paragraph.

The Path of Pain is a difficult and interesting location and we will be glad if this guide helps you to find it. Good luck with your further journey in Hollow Knight!