Hornet 2

[SecularStoner]

So I have the second nail upgrade and 6 masks. Is it enough to beat this biotch? I get close but I always end up dying.

[Vellutia]

Just take it slowly, hit her when the most possible time comes. Don't rush fighting her. Maybe you can read some tips at Hollow Knight wiki how to attack her at the most safest way. Your status is really well enough to beat her.

[pop pop]

Cant imagine how early you found her.
I am on my first playthrought. Have 8 masks and 3rd nail upgrade but havent even came across her second time.
This game is so huge and unlinear that its crazy.

[HansBerg]

Maybe describe what it is exactly that is getting you killed. A number of folks get tripped up by her traps, not realizing that they can hit them with the nail to clear them out of the way. Is it something that specific that is causing you trouble?

[CJones]

This is mid-late game level, and she has a LOT of health.

It's certainly possible, but will take a long time. You might want to het the third Nail Upgrade first.

Also, you are very near Quick Slash right now. GET IT FIRST!

[SecularStoner]

Just got the third nail upgrade and I'm at 7 health now. How high does the health cap out at? Whats the best charm setups? I've got like 20.

[Hedrack]

If you get all the mask shards, you'll have nine health. Charms can push it higher.

The best charm setup really depends on the situation and your playstyle.

Your current setup should be good for fighting Hornet in Kingdom's Edge. She actually doesn't have that much health and if you have enough upgrades you can beat her quickly (I recommend Quick Slash if you're trying that approach). I'm trying a no upgrades playthrough and was surprised that it didn't take too long to beat her. Good luck!

[SecularStoner]

I just beat her. Barely with 1 mask left. I used that charm that gives you blue health and tanked and quick slashed. Now I am looking for the dash upgrade in the abyss.

[Violets are blue]

i just explore most of the game after getting wall jump, take all the good charm and nail upgrade i can get then go kill the bosses.

[SecularStoner]

I got 2 of the masks now. How do I get the good ending?

[~FieryFox~]

there are guides look em up

[SecularStoner]

Yeah its pretty complex I see. Seems like the essence will take the longest.

[A_Small1]

I killed her in 5 trys with the first nail upgrade and 6 health, if you get the patterns down its not too hard.

[Firebee]

Get 3 nail arts and nailmaster charm this will make your life easier. If you don't have nail upgrade then use nail arts. Nail arts deal more damage than normal attack, descening dark when she charge at you heal when she stand back to recover or parry.

[jabberwok]

I found Joni's Repose very useful for any boss fights that didn't leave me time to heal. Then you can spend all of your soul on spells, too. By the end of the game, there are better options, but it definitely served me well for a while.

[Colonel Crossfire]

Yeeeaahh You should be fine. Just memorize her moveset because it might take awhile to knock her down.