Can't get to my Ghost.

[SimpingFor2DGirls]

So basically i died in the city of tears and my Ghost is just not where it should be. I died to an enemy in a room but my ghost is in a completly different room and even if i go there i can't see it. Now i know there is this guy who can give you the ghost back if you lost it but the main problem is i can't get there. I'm trapped in the city of tears because the gate where i entered this area is closed. Means that i can't reach the Dirtmouth city.

[Yuzhi与纸]

There is a way out city, but it’s a bit hard to find.
If you feel that it’s impossible to get out now, here is a useful hint: Check what’s upper right to the first floor elevator.

[kanna]

As Crystal suggested, if you want to get back to City from Dirtmouth, you'll need to find another way out. (There are 3 ways, the easiest one starts with what Crystal suggested.) Just so you're aware, although it's possible do so, you do NOT need to fight through a new area (by which I mean a new area name coming up on your screen-- you do need to travel a bit and fight some enemies on the way) or fight any bosses before going back to Dirtmouth. The easiest way out is to find the path to the Stagway station.

It's a bit of a trek though, so if you're afraid you might die at any point, remember to pause and quit to menu. Whatever you've collected to that point will be saved and you can start again with full health.

*edit*
alternatively, you could also post a screenshot of where you died and maybe we can help you find your Shade (unless you died on the other side of that door).

[SimpingFor2DGirls]

I made a video on where i died because i thought that's easier than a screenshot for u. That's because i don't have the map unlocked yet. I hope it helps smh. Thanks for both answers. Here is the link to the video: https://youtu.be/ENIfBeNy6rc

[kanna]

That's a really massive room so your Shade could be just about anywhere. Best thing would be to just leave through the top of the room if you don't hear the Shade lullaby. You can go out the right or the left. Both directions have small battles to get through, the very first time.

If you feel comfortable with more of the soldier guys you've been fighting (but all at once), go left. If you don't want to deal with a bunch of them at once you can try going to the right into the *beginning room* of the Soul Sanctum only (do not go too far up yet!). Once you get past the ONE new enemy, go up and *Immediately* go left. The Soul Sanctum music should fade out and you should be able to hear Cornifer humming nearby. Then you'll know you're on the right track.

[tintingaroo]

Originally posted by SpiritHasNiceAss:

I made a video on where i died because i thought that's easier than a screenshot for u. That's because i don't have the map unlocked yet. I hope it helps smh. Thanks for both answers. Here is the link to the video: https://youtu.be/ENIfBeNy6rc

That was a tense watch!!

[kanna]

Originally posted by tintingaroo:

That was a tense watch!!

I know, all the elevator spikes! :x

*edit* And the Belflies. Also the Belflies. :'D

@OP, do you know how to pogo? Downswing your nail at metallic objects and enemies below you to harmlessly bounce off of them (and often you can damage enemies while doing it).

[🉑 rezno[R].technology]

Protip: Shade symbol on the map points to the center of the room in which the Shade is located. Not to the precise coordinates of the Shade on the map.

Definition of a room in Hollow Knight is usually something that requires a black screen transition (loading).

I might be wrong, though. But that is how it mostly worked.

Protip #2: Did you know that you can save all your progress, return to the last bench and restore full health by Esc/Start -> Quit to Menu?
This also can prevent backtracking and even dying and permanent Geo loss in dangerous areas/situations if used correctly. (1-2 health masks left with no soul to heal)

[SimpingFor2DGirls]

Originally posted by kanna:

That's a really massive room so your Shade could be just about anywhere. Best thing would be to just leave through the top of the room if you don't hear the Shade lullaby. You can go out the right or the left. Both directions have small battles to get through, the very first time.

If you feel comfortable with more of the soldier guys you've been fighting (but all at once), go left. If you don't want to deal with a bunch of them at once you can try going to the right into the *beginning room* of the Soul Sanctum only (do not go too far up yet!). Once you get past the ONE new enemy, go up and *Immediately* go left. The Soul Sanctum music should fade out and you should be able to hear Cornifer humming nearby. Then you'll know you're on the right track.

I found my ghost because of your lullaby tip. Thx. In the end my ghost was in a completly different room and i even had a black loading screen so it seems just the loading screen is not a different room. Thx for all comments tho