#modding-discussion

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zinc void
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i expected a simple fix and here i am struggling

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i thought uninstalling and reinstalling would work but nope

dense wigeon
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I mean, it probably is a simple fix just explain a but more what you're actually trying to accomplish in your help post

grave garden
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so this is what made us struggle

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jolly quest
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i have a problrm, when i open HK there is the spaghetti icon for mods, but in setting there is no mods tab

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any ideas?

dense wigeon
edgy cobalt
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is there a mod on lumifly that makes current patch have the same skips as 1.2.2.1 (ex 2ed balder 1 hit strat or explosion pogo)?

jolly quest
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do you guys know if the ctrl+m for map of check is a additional mod?

fair kettle
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-uznYL6xhQ&t=2223s
how do i play this exact thing

YouTube
Skurry
Hollow Knight Randomizer With New Charms And Skills

In what may be the craziest Hollow Knight randomizer I've done, I decided to combine the transcendence mod, which adds a bunch of new charms to the game, along with skill upgrades and lever randomizer. Enjoy the resulting chaos!

follow the stream: https://twitch.tv/skurrypls
full vods: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqE8ssiqS4BsR4kd2JdEV7w

e...

▶ Play video
edgy osprey
distant berry
pure wolf
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Hey sorry this might not be the right place to ask this but how come i cannot find the Winter skin?

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idk but its not working when i press it

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and it dosnt give me a link to download it can anyone help?

dense wigeon
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The link you posted works fine for me.

pure wolf
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hmm ill try again

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do u think u can send it because when i posted the modding discution i dont rlly know which one sorry

red plinth
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There are instructions at the top of Colette's skin list on how to go directly to a message

pure wolf
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ok ill see sorry im new

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oh i got it working thank you guys!

neat tundra
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<@&283547423706447872>

paper rain
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I have the enchanted mask mod, it deleted my ability to dash, what do I do?

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Using the debug mod doesn’t fix it

sweet bay
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Are the mods for people who bought the game off the Xbox or Microsoft store working yet

valid spruce
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yo can anyone gimme the link for modding hk (not sk) on macos with the current update i would really apriciate it

olive kayak
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yo guys

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anyone can recommend me a boss mod thats not too hard for silksong

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ive beaten the final boss

nimble flame
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i accidently dreamgated during pantheon 5 and Qol get me out

grave garden
slate plover
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WHAT IS THIS INTER-

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left temple
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Guys if a certain mod wont work and will crash the game(pale court) what do i do?

tall kestrel
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Does anyone know anything about making fangames, like what I'd be allowed to do without any special permission, what I would need Team Cherry's permission to do, and how I might possibly be able to get that permission? Any info is greatly appreciated.

pure wolf
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And my game opened along with my save file

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If ur soft locked tho ping me and I can help u because I was soft locked too

left temple
pure wolf
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Oh ok that’s good

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Then it should be the same

left temple
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But will do

pure wolf
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Yea same Alr

pure wolf
left temple
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Aight

dense tide
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1

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2

hexed hamlet
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guys anyone know why Lumafly isnt working ?

neat tundra
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?tag steambetas

fathom wigeonBOT
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Verify that you are using the correct installer and patch!

  • Hollow Knight recently updated. Until the modding tools are also updated, you need to make sure you're on the previous version (1.5.78.11833), available as a beta in Steam, with an installer such as Lumafly or Scarab.
    • Pirated hollowpirate copies / Unofficial ports are not supported
  • Modding on 1.4.3.2 using "Mod Installer" / "Mod Installer 2" is no longer supported.
  • 1.2.2.1 Modding does not have an installer.
    • You can type ?tag 1221 for info on it.

How to check your Steam Beta options:

pure wolf
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Does anyone know if the grimm skin is working or is it just me thats not working

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ik u said not to ping you i just wanted to know if its still working sorry

lucid thicket
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It is still working, and since many different people can answer that that still doesn't warrant a ping

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?tag ck

fathom wigeonBOT
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Custom Knight

This is the mod for reskinning things in the game

Resources

Common issues

  • If the Skin List is covering up other mods, you can toggle it with Del or Fn+Del. You can edit this Keybind in the Custom Knight menu.
  • If your skin doesn’t show up in the menu, ensure that you extracted it from the zip/rar/etc it came in (tutorial: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1207486627124093019/1403869873192571024/i.png).
  • If your skin doesn’t work, go to Options > Mods > Custom Knight > Advanced > Fix My Skins. After this you may need to click Reload in the previous menu.
    • Upgraded Dream Shield (UDS) breaks Custom Knight’s first launch. To use both mods at once: disable UDS, open a save with only Custom Knight and wait until it stops lagging. You can then close the game and enable UDS again.
  • If you see White Boxes ◻️, restart your game. You may also need to apply skins in a small room like a stag station.
  • Ensure that you apply skins from the Pause Menu when your save file is loaded. Skins applied from the Main Menu only affect new files.

Troubleshooting

If your problem isn't fixed from the Common Issues section, create a post in #1057825333841240104
You must include a screenshot that shows:

  • Where you installed the skin
  • With the directory bar visible
  • With the skin images visible
  • Example:
lucid thicket
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If yours isn't working then you most likely didn't install it correctly, check the common issues ^ and if that doesn't work then follow the troubleshooting instructions

pure wolf
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ok thanks

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i already have a skin im maining i just wanted to know if it was working ty

gilded marlin
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Silcode plis

gilded marlin
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Silcode plis

harsh girder
grave garden
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i am going insane
i cant see anyone in hkmp

vagrant orbit
edgy osprey
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Do we have more Hp bar

gilded marlin
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Al guíen silcode

edgy osprey
grave garden
vagrant orbit
vagrant orbit
placid vapor
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can anyone make a tutorial for cogfly

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idk how but i keep messing it up

vagrant orbit
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If you're having an issue, please make a #1057825333841240104 post explaining what's wrong and what you're doing

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In theory a tutorial isn't really needed, because it's meant to be very straightforward

neat iron
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Can someone help me out with modding silksong for multiplayer

vagrant orbit
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?tag i

fathom wigeonBOT
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Mod Installers

Check pins for up-to-date information!

knightbob Hollow Knight

If you are new to modding, please follow along with this video to learn how to do it

  • Lumafly (Win/Mac/Linux) recommended installer
  • Scarab (Win/Mac/Linux) original installer

hornetbob Silksong

Silksong modding uses Thunderstore.

  • Cogfly (Win/Mac/Linux) Dedicated Silksong installer that integrates with Thunderstore modding profiles.
    It is also possible to use well-known Thunderstore installers:
  • Gale (Win/Linux)
  • r2modman (Win/Linux)
vagrant orbit
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  • Get SSMP
  • a setup a room
  • invite friend to join
hallow hinge
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does anyone know of any mods that let me buy unlimited shard bundles?

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closest thing i found on thunderstore/r2modman was the mod that lets me buy beast shards, pristine cores etc.

jovial granite
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is using the cogfly launcher better than installing mods manually?

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im unsure if there are any differences with compatability or whatever between them

dense wigeon
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Using any installer (there are 3) is recommended over manual install

lunar root
brisk schooner
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What do you think about the mods i found?
Transcendence,Hallownest Vocalized,Pale Court,Hallownest Expansion,Hollow Knight: Gote,Astral Ascent,Lightbringer

primal bison
glacial cypress
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if u got hollow knight with less than legal ways can u use lumafly?

primal bison
glacial cypress
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nvm i can

primal bison
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vro

glacial cypress
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ok i got my mod fr fr

dense wigeon
dry snow
paper rain
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Nvm

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I got it back by going back to the hornet boss fight

dusty mortar
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does anyone know where to find the pale court mod bosses in godhome?

lost haven
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Are mods still unusable with the updated version of hk?

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Pain 😭

dusty mortar
lunar root
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if theyre using the microsoft version of the game then they cannot do that sadly

dusty mortar
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Kinda forgot about that 😭

agile vortex
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Will Luna fly work for the newest patch

vagrant orbit
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Eventually

junior silo
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hi

median mantle
fallen glade
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radiance x 5 with no bullet cooldowns half absolute and half any whos with me

marble lodge
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umm if I downgrade hk for mods are my save files safe?

vale gorge
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How do you get skins?

dry snow
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?tag ck

fathom wigeonBOT
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Custom Knight

This is the mod for reskinning things in the game

Resources

Common issues

  • If the Skin List is covering up other mods, you can toggle it with Del or Fn+Del. You can edit this Keybind in the Custom Knight menu.
  • If your skin doesn’t show up in the menu, ensure that you extracted it from the zip/rar/etc it came in (tutorial: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1207486627124093019/1403869873192571024/i.png).
  • If your skin doesn’t work, go to Options > Mods > Custom Knight > Advanced > Fix My Skins. After this you may need to click Reload in the previous menu.
    • Upgraded Dream Shield (UDS) breaks Custom Knight’s first launch. To use both mods at once: disable UDS, open a save with only Custom Knight and wait until it stops lagging. You can then close the game and enable UDS again.
  • If you see White Boxes ◻️, restart your game. You may also need to apply skins in a small room like a stag station.
  • Ensure that you apply skins from the Pause Menu when your save file is loaded. Skins applied from the Main Menu only affect new files.

Troubleshooting

If your problem isn't fixed from the Common Issues section, create a post in #1057825333841240104
You must include a screenshot that shows:

  • Where you installed the skin
  • With the directory bar visible
  • With the skin images visible
  • Example:
dusk glacier
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can you mod on mac

lucid thicket
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you can

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?tag i

fathom wigeonBOT
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Mod Installers

Check pins for up-to-date information!

knightbob Hollow Knight

If you are new to modding, please follow along with this video to learn how to do it

  • Lumafly (Win/Mac/Linux) recommended installer
  • Scarab (Win/Mac/Linux) original installer

hornetbob Silksong

Silksong modding uses Thunderstore.

  • Cogfly (Win/Mac/Linux) Dedicated Silksong installer that integrates with Thunderstore modding profiles.
    It is also possible to use well-known Thunderstore installers:
  • Gale (Win/Linux)
  • r2modman (Win/Linux)
vagrant orbit
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<@&283547423706447872>

modern schooner
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does anyone know a mod that lets you spawn enemies yourself?

iron bloom
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what skin is this? and im planning to get into modding, and do i NEED to be on the latest version to mod?

image.png
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(ping to answer)

dense wigeon
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?tag steambetas

fathom wigeonBOT
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Verify that you are using the correct installer and patch!

  • Hollow Knight recently updated. Until the modding tools are also updated, you need to make sure you're on the previous version (1.5.78.11833), available as a beta in Steam, with an installer such as Lumafly or Scarab.
    • Pirated hollowpirate copies / Unofficial ports are not supported
  • Modding on 1.4.3.2 using "Mod Installer" / "Mod Installer 2" is no longer supported.
  • 1.2.2.1 Modding does not have an installer.
    • You can type ?tag 1221 for info on it.

How to check your Steam Beta options:

iron bloom
dense wigeon
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Ping isn't needed thanks. Modding videos tend to get outdated quickly. Lumafly is the recommended installer now.

dense wigeon
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<@&283547423706447872>

honest pawn
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e

glacial cypress
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does anyone know the name of the hollow knight soul statue

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the infinite one

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nvm found it

chilly kestrel
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been tryin for a while is there a way to mod skins on xbox hk (pc)

lucid thicket
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Not currently because the latest HK update broke modding and you can't downpatch on Xbox App, so you'll have to wait for the modding tools to update as well

chilly kestrel
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alr ty how much does that usually take?

lucid thicket
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There's not really an "usual amount of time" because that's the first update in over 4 years, so hard to tell

chilly kestrel
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kk ty again

glacial cypress
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i just got a randomizer mod for sk but it aint showing the items i pick up

uncut carbon
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when i downloaded the pale court mod, i went to isma but there were no portal and i already did had awoken dream nail but nothing was there at isma groove

neat tundra
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?tag palecourt

fathom wigeonBOT
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Starting Pale Court

  • Install it using Lumafly
  • You must have ||All dreamers||
  • You must have ||defeated a specific boss:|| ||White Defender||
  • You must then find the location that connects each Knight to the world. You can watch the Launch Trailer if you want directions where to go.

Known problems with Pale Court

  • HKTool and WeaverCore are not compatible with Pale Court (or each other)
  • AdditionalMaps, Extra MenuBackgrounds, EssenceAlways (and any mod that attempts to force Essence drops) aren't compatible, and will prevent you from being able to enter fights.
  • Using a BenchWarp Deployed Bench in new areas will break the file
    • If you accidentally do this, then close the game, disable Benchwarp, then open the file again. Get off the bench you spawn at, and sit down again. Then save+quit, and you should be able to enable Benchwarp again.
    • Alternatively, you can open your user#.modded.json for that file, and edit "atDeployedBench": true, -> "atDeployedBench": false, . You can type ?tag savefaq for more information.
  • HK Vocalized may prevent you from accessing fights
    • (This appears to not be consistently reproducible, but if you can't enter fights, then try disabling it)
  • Skill Upgrades will prevent Charms from working correctly
  • Hollow Point will not work if Pale Court is installed
  • Any mod that adds new Charms may prevent Charms from working.

If you're having other issues, then please read #1090079233520451714 and create a #1057825333841240104 post with the requested info and any details. Be aware that Pale Court was not designed to be compatible with other mods, and you will usually need to choose between using either Pale Court or the other mod(s).

uncut carbon
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i think it is pale court because there is this thingy:

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neat tundra
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also, you dreamnailed isma, right ?

uncut carbon
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only dialoug

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@neat tundra here is what my menu screen look like, tell me what is wrong

Screenshot_2026-02-22_121000.png
neat tundra
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seems like you didn't download pale court as the only thing that shows up in the top left corner is Modding API
you need to close the game, open your mod launcher (Lumafly or Scarab) and download Pale Court

uncut carbon
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YAY I ACTUALLY DOWNLOADED IT

neat tundra
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i wish all issues were that easy to fix

pure wolf
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whats everyones favourite hollow knight skin?

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im looking for recomendations

fierce flame
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texas

hidden river
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for custom knight i just drop the folders in the custom knight folder right

fathom wigeonBOT
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dynoError No tag ckpath found.

copper crypt
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can someone help me please??
im using scarab for hk mods but the game isn't loading

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This appears

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neat tundra
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?tag crash

fathom wigeonBOT
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Hollow Knight Crashes upon opening after installing mods ⚠️

This error can happen for several reasons. Read through all of the common ones below to see which might apply to you.

  • "Hollow Knight isn't responding"
    • This isn't actually a crash, you just need to wait and let the game load. This is common with mods that have a lot of Pre-loading (like Pale Court, Enemy Randomizer, WeaverCore, and mods that load a lot of skins/audio).
  • Your game patch doesn't match your installer
    • Modding is done on patch 1.5.78, required by all current installers. If you're on Steam, make sure your Beta is set to 1.5.78.11833.
    • "Mod Installer" (Zote) and Mod Installer 2 work with version 1.4.3.2, and should no longer be used. Tutorials saying to use these are outdated.
    • There aren't installers for other patches, like 1.2.2.1. For speedrunning mod help, type ?tag 1221 into chat for more info.
  • Something didn't install correctly
    • Right-Click the installer, and select "Run as Administrator"
    • Ensure that the installer isn’t in a .zip file (if you got it as a .zip, you'll need to Extract it)
    • Make sure that the Installer is out of your Downloads folder
  • You're on Linux/Steamdeck
    • Add -force-opengl to the steam launch options.
  • Your game is cracked/pirated hollowpirate
    • Piracy is not supported in most communities for games, and discussing it is against Discord Community Guidelines. Mods aren't considered compatible with pirated copies, which will not get support in the main servers.
    • Modding is only supported on the official computer versions from Steam/GoG/Xbox Games.
    • If you do not have a supported version, please get one and you will get support with modding. Requesting help with unsupported versions may result in moderation action.
    • Hollow Knight goes on sale regularly, and you can keep an eye on this website for when it is: https://isthereanydeal.com/game/hollowknight/
copper crypt
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im using scarab

inner barn
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You still need to downgrade your game to 1.5.78.11833 through the betas menu

copper crypt
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how

fathom wigeonBOT
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Verify that you are using the correct installer and patch!

  • Hollow Knight recently updated. Until the modding tools are also updated, you need to make sure you're on the previous version (1.5.78.11833), available as a beta in Steam, with an installer such as Lumafly or Scarab.
    • Pirated hollowpirate copies / Unofficial ports are not supported
  • Modding on 1.4.3.2 using "Mod Installer" / "Mod Installer 2" is no longer supported.
  • 1.2.2.1 Modding does not have an installer.
    • You can type ?tag 1221 for info on it.

How to check your Steam Beta options:

copper crypt
inner barn
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Nope, only some bug fixes and small changes such as gpz stagger height, pausing in the inventory menu, and probably more

neat tundra
copper crypt
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gpz?

neat tundra
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grey prince zote

inner barn
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grey prince zote, a dream boss

copper crypt
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what is api in scarab

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should i enable or disable it??

neat tundra
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you should enable it

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it is what allows the mods to run

charred nymph
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where do change how many memory lockets i have in my inventory for a skong save file? I have too many and i already unlocked all the slots after legitimately finding every locket

fathom wigeonBOT
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Silksong Save Files

What do save files looks like?

  • Each Silksong save file is a user#.dat where # is the save slot for the file
  • You can rename user3.dat to user1.dat to set it to your first save slot

Reverting Backups

  • Automatic backups are called user#.dat.bak#, where the first # is the save slot, and the second # is the backup number. You will usually have your last three backups
  • You restore a backup by deleting the main file, and then removing the .bak# part of the backup version

Where are the files?

  • On windows, the default path for Save Files is:
    • %appdata%\..\LocalLow\Team Cherry\Hollow Knight Silksong\
    • You should just copy and paste that path directly into the File Explorer path bar at the top.
  • For other operating systems, type ?tag silksaves into chat

I need a specific type of save file

Editing save files

Auto Saves

  • Along with user#.dat, Silksong also introduces Restore_Points# for each save file as a way of going back to key points in your save.
  • These can be copied & backed up the same way a user#.dat file would be (see above)
  • Using them requires the number used for Restore_Points# to have a user#.dat file. Aftwerwards, open the game and hit the 🔄 button below the save and select the point you want to go back to.
    • WARNING: Reverting to a previous auto save will overwrite your current save file.
    • Example:
lament moat
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How do I disable the 1 geo notification after it constantly reminds me after I break a Geo rock. (Randomizer 4)

dense wigeon
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If you mean in the lower left, there's currently not a way. If you mean in recent items, get the Recent Items No Geo mod

lament moat
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Ah, Yeah I meant the lower left, gotcha. Thanks

lament moat
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Oh, Also, when I do the randomizer, The first shop where you get the markers from. It only gives one geo for 1 geo, Is there a way to fix that?

dense wigeon
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(& honestly I'm not sure if those injectors are compatible with geo rando as they were made with normal rocks in mind)

lament moat
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Oh, Okay sweet.

pastel rivet
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I haven't checked anything since the new beta announcement but are there any plans or any progress to porting mods to the new versions

frail spire
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how do i delet luma fly i cant even get on hollow knight with it installed

latent coral
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Pls link download web the hollow knight 2.0

lunar root
latent coral
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Pls get link me

lunar root
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you will receive mod action if you continue to ask however

latent coral
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Ummmmm

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Ok

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Get me

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nosilk alooooo

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Where ara you

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Ok

fathom wigeonBOT
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Verify that you are using the correct installer and patch!

  • Hollow Knight recently updated. Until the modding tools are also updated, you need to make sure you're on the previous version (1.5.78.11833), available as a beta in Steam, with an installer such as Lumafly or Scarab.
    • Pirated hollowpirate copies / Unofficial ports are not supported
  • Modding on 1.4.3.2 using "Mod Installer" / "Mod Installer 2" is no longer supported.
  • 1.2.2.1 Modding does not have an installer.
    • You can type ?tag 1221 for info on it.

How to check your Steam Beta options:

delicate zealot
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trying to get a silksong multiplayer mod and were using the chinese mod cuz it seems like its the best, but it has comment which often have slurs and stuff and i dont know how to configure it so we dont see them

grave garden
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i would like to know HOW

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4

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anyone explain pls

delicate zealot
vapid olive
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is lumafly on the newest patch yet for hk

red plinth
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no and it won't be while TC is actively updating the game.

dense wigeon
# delicate zealot help

For troubleshooting make a #1057825333841240104 post but most people are using ssmp so using whatever other one you have, you may not get an answer for a while because there's just not many people who know.

dense wigeon
glacial cypress
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does anyone wanna play multiplayer hk with me?

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on lumafly and i can host on hamachi

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dm me if yes (peak)

lean steppe
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(the answer is still technically mods,but pretty sure debugging an extra vessel just works without any extra code on debug's side)

dense wigeon
solemn panther
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What are some good "Vanilla+" Mods for Silksong that don't impact difficulty that much

swift igloo
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hey guys is there any mod that implements hornet into hallownest

dense wigeon
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Silksong (but not really) exists but most people aren't satisfied with that anymore

indigo light
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Anyone know if thehuntison mod for HK is back functioning? It was working for me before the update, then I downpatched and it worked, then within the same day it stopped working

vagrant orbit
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Nothing about it changed

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If something isn't working, then it would be on your end

indigo light
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Interesting

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Thanks

scenic bridge
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i wanna add mods through lumafly but im scared there will be problems

dense wigeon
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there's no way to solve imaginary problems. If you turn out have real problems make a #1057825333841240104 post

heavy elm
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i want play mods but... Any solution?

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slate quest
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Are mods still a mess on the latest version?

dense wigeon
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?tag steambetas

fathom wigeonBOT
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Verify that you are using the correct installer and patch!

  • Hollow Knight recently updated. Until the modding tools are also updated, you need to make sure you're on the previous version (1.5.78.11833), available as a beta in Steam, with an installer such as Lumafly or Scarab.
    • Pirated hollowpirate copies / Unofficial ports are not supported
  • Modding on 1.4.3.2 using "Mod Installer" / "Mod Installer 2" is no longer supported.
  • 1.2.2.1 Modding does not have an installer.
    • You can type ?tag 1221 for info on it.

How to check your Steam Beta options:

slate quest
heavy elm
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thx

wanton sentinel
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Does anyone know how to mod the "Challenging" animation in CustomKnight? In Godhome when I challenge the boss statues, I only ever see the knight looking up in the other direction, which seems awkward.

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I also couldn't find it anywhere in the original spritesheet collection.

red plinth
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challenge is on the knight.png
If you're making a skin, you should use a packer instead of editing the atlas directly. It's much easier. More info on creating skins is in the pins

spring basin
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To the person(s) that made the Pharloom’s Glory mod, I have never seen something so beautiful in my whole gaming life.

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foggy dawn
tepid perch
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Im in need of a silksong randomizer mod

spring jay
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i wish you a updated the modding tools very fast

opal grove
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hi

vestal herald
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Does modding on 1.4.3.2 work with Lumafly or Scarab?

grim mulch
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hey guys, I am trying to install a skill and the zip gave me 2 folders

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i was wondering which folder to put in the skins directory

vagrant orbit
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You'd want to look in them to know

fathom wigeonBOT
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Custom Knight

This is the mod for reskinning things in the game

Resources

Common issues

  • If the Skin List is covering up other mods, you can toggle it with Del or Fn+Del. You can edit this Keybind in the Custom Knight menu.
  • If your skin doesn’t show up in the menu, ensure that you extracted it from the zip/rar/etc it came in (tutorial: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1207486627124093019/1403869873192571024/i.png).
  • If your skin doesn’t work, go to Options > Mods > Custom Knight > Advanced > Fix My Skins. After this you may need to click Reload in the previous menu.
    • Upgraded Dream Shield (UDS) breaks Custom Knight’s first launch. To use both mods at once: disable UDS, open a save with only Custom Knight and wait until it stops lagging. You can then close the game and enable UDS again.
  • If you see White Boxes ◻️, restart your game. You may also need to apply skins in a small room like a stag station.
  • Ensure that you apply skins from the Pause Menu when your save file is loaded. Skins applied from the Main Menu only affect new files.

Troubleshooting

If your problem isn't fixed from the Common Issues section, create a post in #1057825333841240104
You must include a screenshot that shows:

  • Where you installed the skin
  • With the directory bar visible
  • With the skin images visible
  • Example:
still merlin
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I’m trying to download the needle forge api but I don’t know how, and there’s no general instructions on how to, I’m doing it through manual files.

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Silksong

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Is there anyone who could assist me in installing it?

red plinth
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recommended silksong installer is cogfly (see pins in this channel)

still merlin
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Looked at the amount of mods, but there’s like such a few amount on it which is annoying

covert estuary
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It pulls the mods from the thunderstore, so it should have the same mods you were manually installing (at least needleforge api)

still merlin
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I was using nexus for the mods sadly

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Nexus has a much wider arrange of mods

lucid thicket
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Nexus also requires an account, throttles download speeds behind a paywall, offers worse community control and worse malware protection than thunderstore

dense wigeon
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As well as Thunderstore is the community preference, none of the big mods (like rando & related mods once they're out) are going to go on nexus

still merlin
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Fair, but all the mods I download are fast, I don’t pay it. And I have an anti malware on my computer so I’m fine

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I FIGURED IT OUT LETS GOOO

dense wigeon
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You're welcome to use nexus, but you're just not going to get much troubleshooting support for it here. And most of the mids there have an equivalent on Thunderstore

still merlin
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On cogfly you can use the base game files for the mods, and I can import some mods in the files since they alter upon launch

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So all the mods I want that aren’t on thunderstore or cogfly I can import it into the files

still merlin
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Thanks a ton for the heads up btw about cogfly, had no clue that was a thing😅

lusty hearth
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I have a scam. nail master glory for 4 notches

amber stag
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WHAT?! 4 NOTCHES?!

sage light
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I'm using scarab and downgrading my game, but the game keeps crashing as soon as it gets to the little white ghost in the bottom right

dense wigeon
sage light
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It does the same with Luma fly

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*switching over to help now

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?tag modlog

fathom wigeonBOT
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ModLog

"ModLog.txt" can be found in the same folder as your save files (you can drag and drop the file into discord)

  • Open Modlog with Lumafly (you should be able to copy and paste it into Discord)
  • Windows: %APPDATA%\..\LocalLow\Team Cherry\Hollow Knight\
  • MacOS: ~/Library/Application Support/unity.Team Cherry.Hollow Knight/
  • Linux: ~/.config/unity3d/Team Cherry/Hollow Knight/
    Note: some mod installers such as Lumafly have an Open saves folder button which allows you to find the ModLog easily. Otherwise, follow the steps below:

To get the ModLog on Windows:

  1. Press ⊞ + R
  • Note: ⊞ is the Windows button, in between Ctrl and Alt on your keyboard
  1. Copy and paste this into it %appdata%\..\LocalLow\Team Cherry\Hollow Knight and hit "OK".
  2. ModLog.txt is in this folder.

To get the ModLog on MacOS:

  1. From the Finder, click "Go" in the menu at the top of the screen and select "Go to folder".
  2. Copy and paste this into it ~/Library/Application Support/unity.Team Cherry.Hollow Knight/ and press enter.
  3. ModLog.txt is in this folder.
faint spear
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should i use Lumafly or Scarab?

red plinth
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Lumafly

uncut carbon
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does the pale court mod still save if you change mods?

neat harness
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Hi, how can we mod hk since scarab dont work anymore

lucid thicket
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?tag steambetas

fathom wigeonBOT
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Verify that you are using the correct installer and patch!

  • Hollow Knight recently updated. Until the modding tools are also updated, you need to make sure you're on the previous version (1.5.78.11833), available as a beta in Steam, with an installer such as Lumafly or Scarab.
    • Pirated hollowpirate copies / Unofficial ports are not supported
  • Modding on 1.4.3.2 using "Mod Installer" / "Mod Installer 2" is no longer supported.
  • 1.2.2.1 Modding does not have an installer.
    • You can type ?tag 1221 for info on it.

How to check your Steam Beta options:

neat harness
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So scarab only work on 1.5.78 ?

lucid thicket
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so does Lumafly

neat harness
lavish wyvern
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hi, so like when i load my hollow knight i dont see a white bar or anything, the modded icon is with the other tiny icons in the main menu screen but my mods dont work (using lumafly) what should i do

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?tag steambetas

fathom wigeonBOT
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Verify that you are using the correct installer and patch!

  • Hollow Knight recently updated. Until the modding tools are also updated, you need to make sure you're on the previous version (1.5.78.11833), available as a beta in Steam, with an installer such as Lumafly or Scarab.
    • Pirated hollowpirate copies / Unofficial ports are not supported
  • Modding on 1.4.3.2 using "Mod Installer" / "Mod Installer 2" is no longer supported.
  • 1.2.2.1 Modding does not have an installer.
    • You can type ?tag 1221 for info on it.

How to check your Steam Beta options:

neat harness
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well my game just dont want to detect scarab

vocal rover
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how do I make customizer work on mac

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its not showing the skin

wraith wagon
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Does anyone have any app recommendations for SS mods?

cyan aspen
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question I down patchedhk and downloaded mods on lumafly but im not getting the mod men u

molten cape
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What is the safest and best mod installer for silksong

molten cape
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@cyan aspen

lunar root
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<@&283547423706447872>

covert estuary
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?tag i

fathom wigeonBOT
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Mod Installers

Check pins for up-to-date information!

knightbob Hollow Knight

If you are new to modding, please follow along with this video to learn how to do it

  • Lumafly (Win/Mac/Linux) recommended installer
  • Scarab (Win/Mac/Linux) original installer

hornetbob Silksong

Silksong modding uses Thunderstore.

  • Cogfly (Win/Mac/Linux) Dedicated Silksong installer that integrates with Thunderstore modding profiles.
    It is also possible to use well-known Thunderstore installers:
  • Gale (Win/Linux)
  • r2modman (Win/Linux)
covert estuary
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@molten cape @wraith wagon ^

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Cogfly is recommended

fickle umbra
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no

neat tundra
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<@&283547423706447872>

elder sandal
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Where do I go to get skins for Hollow Knight?

remote talon
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Apologies if a repeated question but the Easy mod has positively transformed HK for me and allowed me to further enjoy its final chapters. Is there a similar mod for SS, i.e. a player boost to health, damage, skills/inventory etc but without being a full on invincibility mode?

peak fractal
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how long did fixing the mod installer take last time

covert estuary
fathom wigeonBOT
covert estuary
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All of those can be found on thunderstore

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?tag i

fathom wigeonBOT
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Mod Installers

Check pins for up-to-date information!

knightbob Hollow Knight

If you are new to modding, please follow along with this video to learn how to do it

  • Lumafly (Win/Mac/Linux) recommended installer
  • Scarab (Win/Mac/Linux) original installer

hornetbob Silksong

Silksong modding uses Thunderstore.

  • Cogfly (Win/Mac/Linux) Dedicated Silksong installer that integrates with Thunderstore modding profiles.
    It is also possible to use well-known Thunderstore installers:
  • Gale (Win/Linux)
  • r2modman (Win/Linux)
weak flare
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where's my save 😭😭

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lucid thicket
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?tag bats

fathom wigeonBOT
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Windows .bat Files to Reset Things

To use these scripts:

  1. Download the file
  2. Move the file to your Desktop
  3. Double-Click the file
lucid thicket
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run the global settings one ^ (2nd one), then verify your game, then launch modded from Lumafly again

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?tag verify

fathom wigeonBOT
lucid thicket
quick sinew
steep shuttle
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Enemy rando keeps crashing, tends to happen more often with bosses (hornet, brooding mawlek...) tried turning off size changer and it still crashes, any way of fixing?

vagrant orbit
weak flare
weak flare
neat tundra
# weak flare

did you already run the command once ? if yes, this is normal

cerulean swan
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does anyone have a mod where you 1 shot every enemy whit dream nail or something?

neat tundra
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killable dreamnail allows you to deal damage with it, and i guess you could give yourself a ton of essence to one shot basically everything

weak flare
steep shuttle
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Thanks y'all

past eagle
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after i downloaded the mods the game is not opening anymore

fathom wigeonBOT
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Verify that you are using the correct installer and patch!

  • Hollow Knight recently updated. Until the modding tools are also updated, you need to make sure you're on the previous version (1.5.78.11833), available as a beta in Steam, with an installer such as Lumafly or Scarab.
    • Pirated hollowpirate copies / Unofficial ports are not supported
  • Modding on 1.4.3.2 using "Mod Installer" / "Mod Installer 2" is no longer supported.
  • 1.2.2.1 Modding does not have an installer.
    • You can type ?tag 1221 for info on it.

How to check your Steam Beta options:

past eagle
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enemy hp bar skins?

daring pelican
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Any recommendations for some boss mods

dense wigeon
fathom wigeonBOT
marsh hull
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Modding api been updated yet

daring pelican
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Can the enemy hp bar mod work on modded bosses?

elder sandal
shrewd burrow
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anyone got a direct link to download lumafly

fathom wigeonBOT
dense wigeon
lean steppe
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Generally it does work

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And generally it works poorly

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Basically if the boss increases base boss' hp it will be broken
Example:
Pale prince. Makes pv's hp 3k. Hpbar only shows up when you get it down to vanilla pv hp,which is like 1.5 or 1.8k i think

daring pelican
lean steppe
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Its a pretty good boss to start

molten cape
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I need help

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How do I install beplnEX for silksong

charred nymph
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how many individual assets/frames does hornet have for her regular appearance/moves? and how would i implement a custom skin for her?

sacred tulip
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How do I mod different skins for HK bosses

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Please I need some help

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With it

dense wigeon
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<@&283547423706447872>

dense wigeon
dense wigeon
fathom wigeonBOT
dense wigeon
fathom wigeonBOT
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Mod Installers

Check pins for up-to-date information!

knightbob Hollow Knight

If you are new to modding, please follow along with this video to learn how to do it

  • Lumafly (Win/Mac/Linux) recommended installer
  • Scarab (Win/Mac/Linux) original installer

hornetbob Silksong

Silksong modding uses Thunderstore.

  • Cogfly (Win/Mac/Linux) Dedicated Silksong installer that integrates with Thunderstore modding profiles.
    It is also possible to use well-known Thunderstore installers:
  • Gale (Win/Linux)
  • r2modman (Win/Linux)
sour matrix
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can you mod silksong on switch

molten cape
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I need help

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@dense wigeon

dense wigeon
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Ping isn't necessary, especially since you haven't even asked a question.

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Like, I might not even know the answer to your question zote why tf would you ping me

proper mural
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i installed custom knight and this happend

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fathom wigeonBOT
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Hollow Knight Crashes upon opening after installing mods ⚠️

This error can happen for several reasons. Read through all of the common ones below to see which might apply to you.

  • "Hollow Knight isn't responding"
    • This isn't actually a crash, you just need to wait and let the game load. This is common with mods that have a lot of Pre-loading (like Pale Court, Enemy Randomizer, WeaverCore, and mods that load a lot of skins/audio).
  • Your game patch doesn't match your installer
    • Modding is done on patch 1.5.78, required by all current installers. If you're on Steam, make sure your Beta is set to 1.5.78.11833.
    • "Mod Installer" (Zote) and Mod Installer 2 work with version 1.4.3.2, and should no longer be used. Tutorials saying to use these are outdated.
    • There aren't installers for other patches, like 1.2.2.1. For speedrunning mod help, type ?tag 1221 into chat for more info.
  • Something didn't install correctly
    • Right-Click the installer, and select "Run as Administrator"
    • Ensure that the installer isn’t in a .zip file (if you got it as a .zip, you'll need to Extract it)
    • Make sure that the Installer is out of your Downloads folder
  • You're on Linux/Steamdeck
    • Add -force-opengl to the steam launch options.
  • Your game is cracked/pirated hollowpirate
    • Piracy is not supported in most communities for games, and discussing it is against Discord Community Guidelines. Mods aren't considered compatible with pirated copies, which will not get support in the main servers.
    • Modding is only supported on the official computer versions from Steam/GoG/Xbox Games.
    • If you do not have a supported version, please get one and you will get support with modding. Requesting help with unsupported versions may result in moderation action.
    • Hollow Knight goes on sale regularly, and you can keep an eye on this website for when it is: https://isthereanydeal.com/game/hollowknight/
sweet bay
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have the mods been updated yet?

fresh blaze
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how to i install needle forge??

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i wanna try the void crest mod

plain ocean
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How to uninstall scarab? I can't open hollow knight

lunar root
fathom wigeonBOT
dense wigeon
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?tag i

fathom wigeonBOT
#

Mod Installers

Check pins for up-to-date information!

knightbob Hollow Knight

If you are new to modding, please follow along with this video to learn how to do it

  • Lumafly (Win/Mac/Linux) recommended installer
  • Scarab (Win/Mac/Linux) original installer

hornetbob Silksong

Silksong modding uses Thunderstore.

  • Cogfly (Win/Mac/Linux) Dedicated Silksong installer that integrates with Thunderstore modding profiles.
    It is also possible to use well-known Thunderstore installers:
  • Gale (Win/Linux)
  • r2modman (Win/Linux)
fresh blaze
candid willow
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is it likeee

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safe to downpatch

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are my saves safe as long as i don't play them a lower patch

neat tundra
candid willow
marble wagon
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Can u make it possible to get hollow knight on android

lucid thicket
fathom wigeonBOT
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**If your game is cracked / pirated hollowpirate **

  • Piracy is not supported in most communities for games (including this one), and discussing it is against Discord Community Guidelines. Mods are not considered compatible with pirated copies, and you will not get troubleshooting support in any of the main community servers for them.
  • Modding is only supported on the official computer versions from Steam, GoG, or Xbox Games. (Console versions, and unofficial versions are not supported)
  • If you do not have a supported version, then please get one and then you will get support with modding the game. Asking for assistance with unsupported versions may result in moderation action.
  • Hollow Knight & Silksong go on sale regularly, and you can keep an eye on this website for when they are:
vapid olive
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is lumafly on hk newest version yet

unique kindle
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Not yet

neat harness
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Can someone send me the anyradiance discord please

lucid thicket
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?tag anyrad

fathom wigeonBOT
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Any Radiance

dense wigeon
stark sorrel
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Hey guys. I allways wanted to test like some sort of fly hacks in Hollow knight but I doon´t now to do this. can somebody pls help me whit this?

peak bough
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if i mod, will it ruin any of my files in any way?

covert estuary
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?tag lumafly

fathom wigeonBOT
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Lumafly

Lumafly (formerly known as Scarab+) is a mod installer for 1.5 based on Scarab, but updated based on community feedback to fix problems that commonly occur in Scarab, as well as adding additional features.

Lumafly

Official website of Lumafly, the mod installer and manager for Hollow Knight. Hosts important links and shareable Lumafly command links.

covert estuary
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Make sure this is also true

covert estuary
peak bough
covert estuary
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?tag savesfaq

fathom wigeonBOT
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dynoError No tag savesfaq found.

covert estuary
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?tag savefaq

fathom wigeonBOT
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Save Files

What do save files looks like?

  • Each Hollow Knight save file is a user#.dat where # is the save slot for the file
  • You can rename user3.dat to user1.dat to set it to your first save slot
  • You can keep a copy of all of your save files by copy and pasting them into a different folder on your computer

Reverting Backups

  • Automatic backups are called user#.dat.bak#, where the first # is the save slot, and the second # is the backup number. You will usually have your last three backups
  • You restore a backup by deleting the main file, and then removing the .bak# part of the backup version

Modded Saves

  • A modded save may also have a user#.modded.json (and similarly named backup). This file and the user#.dat are part of the save

Where are the files?

  • On windows, the default path for Save Files is:
    • %appdata%\..\LocalLow\Team Cherry\Hollow Knight\
    • You should just copy and paste that path directly into the File Explorer path bar at the top.
  • For other operating systems (and Xbox Games), type ?tag saves into chat

I need a specific type of save file

Editing save files

  • MoreSaves: With the MoreSaves mod installed, you can edit save files from the Menu, by going to Options > Mods > MoreSaves
  • QoL: Opening a save with QOL installed will create an extra save file called user#.json, which can be edited using Notepad or a similar text editor
  • DebugMod: While not an intended purpose, you can edit some parts of your save file using Debug, such as Nail Damage, and those changes will remain even after uninstalling the mod
  • Website: https://bloodorca.github.io/hollow/
peak bough
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thanks alot

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appreciate it a ton i love modding gmaes and was a bit scared since usually they corrupt ur other files

stark sorrel
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@covert estuary now hollow knight does not start on steam again

covert estuary
stark sorrel
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i´m on it

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now it worked

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but how I get the mods now?

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I have started the modded game version

dense wigeon
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Get the mods thru lumafly. With the game closed

peak bough
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going to try some mods just hope it doesnt corrupt my savefile or makes it so i cant play again

stark sorrel
dense wigeon
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Ping isn't needed. Especially since the post you're replying to answers the question

peak bough
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will downpatching my game do anything to the files?

stark sorrel
dense wigeon
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?tag noping

fathom wigeonBOT
peak bough
dense wigeon
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If you make backups, you don't need to worry about it

peak bough
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oh, i have one save while which is all i need, and just one question, is there any way i can see the mods before i downpatch my game?

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wait nvm

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i found it on lumafly

dense wigeon
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Yeah, you can lookat what's available on lumafly without downpatching

stark sorrel
peak bough
dense wigeon
peak bough
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in the app

stark sorrel
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thank´s for this simple yet friendly answer

peak bough
stark sorrel
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not that hard is it?

stark sorrel
peak bough
uncut carbon
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i suck at the flower quest so should i no skill and use inf notches?

neat tundra
molten cape
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Go

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@neat tundra

sweet bay
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is it possible to use mods now if i bought the game off the xbox store

molten cape
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Idk

grave garden
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so uhh i used debugmod then out of nowhere my void heart stopped voiding and whenever i reenter save its not a voidheart

fickle mirage
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Is there any colloseum mods ?

unique kindle
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CustomTrial

robust dome
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can someone help me

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my game is just crashing when i download mods

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please help someone

fathom wigeonBOT
#

Hollow Knight Crashes upon opening after installing mods ⚠️

This error can happen for several reasons. Read through all of the common ones below to see which might apply to you.

  • "Hollow Knight isn't responding"
    • This isn't actually a crash, you just need to wait and let the game load. This is common with mods that have a lot of Pre-loading (like Pale Court, Enemy Randomizer, WeaverCore, and mods that load a lot of skins/audio).
  • Your game patch doesn't match your installer
    • Modding is done on patch 1.5.78, required by all current installers. If you're on Steam, make sure your Beta is set to 1.5.78.11833.
    • "Mod Installer" (Zote) and Mod Installer 2 work with version 1.4.3.2, and should no longer be used. Tutorials saying to use these are outdated.
    • There aren't installers for other patches, like 1.2.2.1. For speedrunning mod help, type ?tag 1221 into chat for more info.
  • Something didn't install correctly
    • Right-Click the installer, and select "Run as Administrator"
    • Ensure that the installer isn’t in a .zip file (if you got it as a .zip, you'll need to Extract it)
    • Make sure that the Installer is out of your Downloads folder
  • You're on Linux/Steamdeck
    • Add -force-opengl to the steam launch options.
  • Your game is cracked/pirated hollowpirate
    • Piracy is not supported in most communities for games, and discussing it is against Discord Community Guidelines. Mods aren't considered compatible with pirated copies, which will not get support in the main servers.
    • Modding is only supported on the official computer versions from Steam/GoG/Xbox Games.
    • If you do not have a supported version, please get one and you will get support with modding. Requesting help with unsupported versions may result in moderation action.
    • Hollow Knight goes on sale regularly, and you can keep an eye on this website for when it is: https://isthereanydeal.com/game/hollowknight/
unique kindle
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Have you downpatched?

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?tag steambetas

fathom wigeonBOT
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Verify that you are using the correct installer and patch!

  • Hollow Knight recently updated. Until the modding tools are also updated, you need to make sure you're on the previous version (1.5.78.11833), available as a beta in Steam, with an installer such as Lumafly or Scarab.
    • Pirated hollowpirate copies / Unofficial ports are not supported
  • Modding on 1.4.3.2 using "Mod Installer" / "Mod Installer 2" is no longer supported.
  • 1.2.2.1 Modding does not have an installer.
    • You can type ?tag 1221 for info on it.

How to check your Steam Beta options:

robust dome
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how do i downpatch

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oh ok

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do i just click on it?

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then i can do it

fickle mirage
uncut carbon
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can someone tell me the mod name that makes it you spawn with everything

thin shell
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hi guys i wnat to play coop(HKMP)with my freinds it work for me but when they add it from scarab it kepps crushing ... any solution??

thin shell
fickle mirage
unique kindle
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There's a thread in the modding server

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Let me fetch a link

glossy osprey
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does anyone have a working link for this skin?

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lucid thicket
unique kindle
fickle mirage
quick hare
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need randomizer PLEASE

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?randomizer

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shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

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?tag randomizer

fathom wigeonBOT
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dynoError No tag randomizer found.

honest crescent
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i

fluid monolith
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are there any mods that let you do path of pain multiple times in one save file

inner barn
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QOL can do that if you turn the toggle on

fluid monolith
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oh alr sweet

molten cape
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Go

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How do I deploy mods with nexus

frank lava
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hey guyd i have a huge problem i tried to mod hk but now when i try to open it it just pops up for a second and then dissapears. how to i get hk back or get it to work

fathom wigeonBOT
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Verify that you are using the correct installer and patch!

  • Hollow Knight recently updated. Until the modding tools are also updated, you need to make sure you're on the previous version (1.5.78.11833), available as a beta in Steam, with an installer such as Lumafly or Scarab.
    • Pirated hollowpirate copies / Unofficial ports are not supported
  • Modding on 1.4.3.2 using "Mod Installer" / "Mod Installer 2" is no longer supported.
  • 1.2.2.1 Modding does not have an installer.
    • You can type ?tag 1221 for info on it.

How to check your Steam Beta options:

wise timber
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could anyone recommend a mod for absolute radiance that makes her harder/different, or add configurable difficulty settings? I don't mean anyrad, but I would like to get there some day

nimble oyster
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although nowadays, anyradiance is not rly badsoggycat

wise timber
formal whale
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can't find any resources for this anywhere, how do i use savestates on 1221 hollow knight? i've manually installed everything and the savestate files from resources but i don't know how to put them in the game itself

clever bronze
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BRO****

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lyric mural
fathom wigeonBOT
#

Hollow Knight Community Discords

Note: this is the only Official Hollow Knight Discord server. The other servers are run by other members of the hollow knight community, and they are not affiliated with this server.

Non-English Hollow Knight Discords

lyric mural
daring tartan
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When i followed fireborns thing for the skin i dont see that folder its just a pdg no folder??

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like wut

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useing dawn skin btw

daring tartan
lyric mural
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Idk much abt this sorry

daring tartan
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oh balright

modest matrix
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is there a mod that makes you the knight from chess

daring tartan
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there might be a skin from that

feral siren
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where can i find the zip for hollow knight mods?

dense wigeon
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?tag ck

fathom wigeonBOT
#

Custom Knight

This is the mod for reskinning things in the game

Resources

Common issues

  • If the Skin List is covering up other mods, you can toggle it with Del or Fn+Del. You can edit this Keybind in the Custom Knight menu.
  • If your skin doesn’t show up in the menu, ensure that you extracted it from the zip/rar/etc it came in (tutorial: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1207486627124093019/1403869873192571024/i.png).
  • If your skin doesn’t work, go to Options > Mods > Custom Knight > Advanced > Fix My Skins. After this you may need to click Reload in the previous menu.
    • Upgraded Dream Shield (UDS) breaks Custom Knight’s first launch. To use both mods at once: disable UDS, open a save with only Custom Knight and wait until it stops lagging. You can then close the game and enable UDS again.
  • If you see White Boxes ◻️, restart your game. You may also need to apply skins in a small room like a stag station.
  • Ensure that you apply skins from the Pause Menu when your save file is loaded. Skins applied from the Main Menu only affect new files.

Troubleshooting

If your problem isn't fixed from the Common Issues section, create a post in #1057825333841240104
You must include a screenshot that shows:

  • Where you installed the skin
  • With the directory bar visible
  • With the skin images visible
  • Example:
dense wigeon
void sundial
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getting skins sucked but i now have hornet knight working in skong

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it should be easy to replace with a different skin too

languid flax
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does the latest version of hollow knight work with lumafly?

neat tundra
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?tag update

fathom wigeonBOT
languid flax
thin shell
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can any1 play onlinw hk with me its my first time with hkmp and i dont know how

nimble isle
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whats the mod loader for silksong?

neat tundra
fathom wigeonBOT
#

Mod Installers

Check pins for up-to-date information!

knightbob Hollow Knight

If you are new to modding, please follow along with this video to learn how to do it

  • Lumafly (Win/Mac/Linux) recommended installer
  • Scarab (Win/Mac/Linux) original installer

hornetbob Silksong

Silksong modding uses Thunderstore.

  • Cogfly (Win/Mac/Linux) Dedicated Silksong installer that integrates with Thunderstore modding profiles.
    It is also possible to use well-known Thunderstore installers:
  • Gale (Win/Linux)
  • r2modman (Win/Linux)
harsh girder
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r there any good item randos for SK

neat tundra
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not any good ones, no

prime cloak
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i have a question

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is there some sort of file that i can download so i can be able to change hornet's textures?

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like i know about the customizer mods and all but how can i get the png files that i can edit for hornet's skin

past hazel
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how much time does scarab takes

vagrant orbit
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I'm not sure what that question means

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Although Lumafly is generally recommended over Scarab regardless

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?tag lumafly

fathom wigeonBOT
#

Lumafly

Lumafly (formerly known as Scarab+) is a mod installer for 1.5 based on Scarab, but updated based on community feedback to fix problems that commonly occur in Scarab, as well as adding additional features.

Lumafly

Official website of Lumafly, the mod installer and manager for Hollow Knight. Hosts important links and shareable Lumafly command links.

past hazel
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guys

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hollowknight doesnt run no more

prime cloak
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anyone know how i can make my own skin mod

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for silksong

past hazel
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and it goes back to play

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@vagrant orbit

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ummmm guys?

fathom wigeonBOT
vagrant orbit
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<@&283547423706447872>

past hazel
vagrant orbit
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And stop pinging me

past hazel
vagrant orbit
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I'm blocking you now, good luck though

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?tag noping

fathom wigeonBOT
past hazel
vagrant orbit
# past hazel wtf why

I blocked you because when I asked you not to ping me, you responded by pinging me. I have no tolerance for blatantly ignoring basic preferences for others like that.

That aside, there's also no reason you needed to ping me, as your question was already answered

vagrant orbit
past hazel
vagrant orbit
past hazel
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didnt know how not to ping

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now i know

vagrant orbit
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And if you are still having issues outside of those, then you should create a #1057825333841240104 post that explains your issue and what you've done so far

past hazel
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i am downloading the

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downgrade

tight bobcat
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uh how do i fight with ultimatum radiance?

inner barn
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<@&283547423706447872>

past hazel
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guys

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now the game runs

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withut the mods

pale gull
pale gull
past hazel
pale gull
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then turn them on one by one

harsh girder
earnest kiln
past hazel
earnest kiln
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it's an older mod so its not on lumafly

pale gull
past hazel
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theres no open game on the mod installer

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i downloaded scarab btw

pale gull
pale gull
past hazel
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okay so now what mr bs

pale gull
past hazel
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okay

past hazel
pale gull
pale gull
past hazel
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i just want to see the radiance healthbar why is this game so ass

toxic cradle
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Do i need to have installed hollow knight through steam for lumafly to work? because i got it through xbox and whenever i hit run it says windows cant find the file even though i gave it the exact path

pale gull
past hazel
pale gull
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tbf, i cant say much, i did it for sk

covert estuary
toxic cradle
dense wigeon
covert estuary
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Which is unrelated to your issue but it wouldn't work anyway

dense wigeon
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Damn I'm 🐌

covert estuary
toxic cradle
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Do we have an idea as of when the mods will work for latest patch again?

covert estuary
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First team cherry needs to stop making new beta's for hollow knight

viral lagoon
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Hello guys! I'm new here and i don't know how to Do custom Knight skins, could someone help me how i do it, i would really apprciate it.

covert estuary
#

?tag ck

fathom wigeonBOT
#

Custom Knight

This is the mod for reskinning things in the game

Resources

Common issues

  • If the Skin List is covering up other mods, you can toggle it with Del or Fn+Del. You can edit this Keybind in the Custom Knight menu.
  • If your skin doesn’t show up in the menu, ensure that you extracted it from the zip/rar/etc it came in (tutorial: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1207486627124093019/1403869873192571024/i.png).
  • If your skin doesn’t work, go to Options > Mods > Custom Knight > Advanced > Fix My Skins. After this you may need to click Reload in the previous menu.
    • Upgraded Dream Shield (UDS) breaks Custom Knight’s first launch. To use both mods at once: disable UDS, open a save with only Custom Knight and wait until it stops lagging. You can then close the game and enable UDS again.
  • If you see White Boxes ◻️, restart your game. You may also need to apply skins in a small room like a stag station.
  • Ensure that you apply skins from the Pause Menu when your save file is loaded. Skins applied from the Main Menu only affect new files.

Troubleshooting

If your problem isn't fixed from the Common Issues section, create a post in #1057825333841240104
You must include a screenshot that shows:

  • Where you installed the skin
  • With the directory bar visible
  • With the skin images visible
  • Example:
neat tundra
# harsh girder what abt enemy rnados

there is SimpleEnemyRando, it has a bunch of enemies already randoed, gets updated often and does some stuff to not make the enemies stuck, so that you can complete the enemy arenas

dreamy compass
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WHO HAS THE ZOTE SKIN

mossy pebble
dense wigeon
mossy pebble
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what those this mean?

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my game just crush and dont open?

fathom wigeonBOT
mossy pebble
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o

wary walrus
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Help ;-;

image.png
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it's just stuck on this screen

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every time I try to add Bepin

swift needle
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It's better

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And easier to add mods

wary walrus
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lemme try that rq

swift needle
wary walrus
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i js downloaded it from thunderstore, i'm setting it up rn

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oki how do Import the mods btw?

swift needle
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Of your screen rn

wary walrus
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wdym

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o

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holup

swift needle
wary walrus
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i just realized I needa get Bepin out of my silksong fils -_-

swift needle
swift needle
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And then do it

swift needle
wary walrus
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aight i js deleteed bepin files, my game normal, what do I do in mm

swift needle
wary walrus
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i dont hvae access to vc

swift needle
opaque thunder
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anyone know why my minimap’s location is weirdly offset?

IMG_3503.jpg image1.jpg
lofty oak
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Do I need a mod loader to launch mods?

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If so what should I get

lean steppe
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Whats this

hollow heron
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yo any one wanna play some co-op true ending hk rando?

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i will play with literally anyone

edgy osprey
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guys dose Luma fly auto update??

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like i open it and it tells me theres a update

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?

vagrant orbit
mental acorn
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how do i install a skin?

fathom wigeonBOT
#

Custom Knight

This is the mod for reskinning things in the game

Resources

Common issues

  • If the Skin List is covering up other mods, you can toggle it with Del or Fn+Del. You can edit this Keybind in the Custom Knight menu.
  • If your skin doesn’t show up in the menu, ensure that you extracted it from the zip/rar/etc it came in (tutorial: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1207486627124093019/1403869873192571024/i.png).
  • If your skin doesn’t work, go to Options > Mods > Custom Knight > Advanced > Fix My Skins. After this you may need to click Reload in the previous menu.
    • Upgraded Dream Shield (UDS) breaks Custom Knight’s first launch. To use both mods at once: disable UDS, open a save with only Custom Knight and wait until it stops lagging. You can then close the game and enable UDS again.
  • If you see White Boxes ◻️, restart your game. You may also need to apply skins in a small room like a stag station.
  • Ensure that you apply skins from the Pause Menu when your save file is loaded. Skins applied from the Main Menu only affect new files.

Troubleshooting

If your problem isn't fixed from the Common Issues section, create a post in #1057825333841240104
You must include a screenshot that shows:

  • Where you installed the skin
  • With the directory bar visible
  • With the skin images visible
  • Example:
pure saffron
#

Im trying to increase nail damadge in debugmod, im using lumafly and ive restart my game more times then the hours ive spent on this game, ive tried turning it off and turning the mod back on, doesnt work. anyone have the same isssue?

dense wigeon
grave horizon
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Hello, i was wondering if its possible to downpatch hk on Xbox Pc Gamepass, as i dont know if its possible and if it is how i can.

pseudo flicker
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is there a mod that makes you hornet in hallownest with the crests and tools?
(I saw one in lumafly,but its basically just a skin of the knight)

modern niche
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I really don't want my current save to be corrupted or deleted but I just want to play the game

stark sorrel
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is there like a cool cosmetic mod?

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I want the Knight to get like purple effects and maybe a cool cape or so

finite pawn
finite pawn
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does anyone know if there's a godhome-like mod for skong?

open lake
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d

knotty glacier
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anyone know why my mods dont do anything?

languid flax
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guys i beat the radiance in hall of gods with the mod hall of god extras but its stuck here?

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i think i got soft locks

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locked

surreal nebula
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I downloaded weaver's will mod and everything is working fine. Except the tools aren't showing and My esc button isn't taking me to pause screen...

modern niche
modern niche
prime cloak
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so question. how can i make my own skin for silksong?

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like where can i find the PNG files that i need to edit

modern niche
digital fiber
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is cogfly modding also for mac?

candid willow
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fun mod idea: in the forum gauntlet replace the first choir clapper with false knight that does double damage (for fairness of course) and the second wave of clappers with failed champion

hollow heron
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anyone want to do some duos hk?

modern niche
digital fiber
lunar root
modern niche
modern niche
lunar root
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there are commands that make him post preset messages but its not an ai or anything

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anyway

lunar root
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why wouldnt you be able to play while on a beta

hollow heron
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what update are you running it on

autumn tree
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Can enyone who played Elden Ring say how hard is this fight compaired to Malenia fight.I'm interested on playing Elden Ring but as you can see from the fotage my pc runs silksong like 400*300,so I cant play it soon.

clever thorn
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os there a newer version of grub skin after a 2022 messege?

lunar root
clever thorn
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Ok thanks

inner otter
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i just beat silksong immortal light!

digital fiber
inner otter
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yeah its a hollow knight "we made radiance hard" boss but its in silksong

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im just kinda proud of it

indigo jackal
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is there a modding doc?

dense wigeon
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Several, depending on what you're actually looking for. Like, there's a doc of mods not on the list, a doc of how to get started msking mods, etc.

prime cloak
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why did team cherry make the atlases weird. why is hornet sideways in some of these 😭

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i can't tell what is supposed to be the animation for anything

dense wigeon
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If you want to make a skin I'd suggest joining the modding server. Lots of resiurces, tools, and other skin artists there.

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?tag servers

fathom wigeonBOT
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Hollow Knight Community Discords

Note: this is the only Official Hollow Knight Discord server. The other servers are run by other members of the hollow knight community, and they are not affiliated with this server.

Non-English Hollow Knight Discords

harsh girder
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anyone know why i cant save stuff when i play with mods? (mod list below)

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cerulean swan
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yo someone nows why whan i change somethings name in the game it doesnt work after i put it in its file and take out the old one?

dense wigeon
river spear
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hello when i try to launch the game with lumafly (modded) the game dont want to start, like it start for a second then a popup with hollow knight appear

cerulean swan
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tht happened to me too once its that lumafly is for an older version

harsh girder
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i usually do i can js forget em oftemtimes

river spear
cerulean swan
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i dont thaink tare is one

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atleast i dint find one

river spear
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so how can i mod my game ?

cerulean swan
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on pc you can acces the files to the game

dense wigeon
#

?tag steambetas

fathom wigeonBOT
#

Verify that you are using the correct installer and patch!

  • Hollow Knight recently updated. Until the modding tools are also updated, you need to make sure you're on the previous version (1.5.78.11833), available as a beta in Steam, with an installer such as Lumafly or Scarab.
    • Pirated hollowpirate copies / Unofficial ports are not supported
  • Modding on 1.4.3.2 using "Mod Installer" / "Mod Installer 2" is no longer supported.
  • 1.2.2.1 Modding does not have an installer.
    • You can type ?tag 1221 for info on it.

How to check your Steam Beta options:

cerulean swan
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thats a solution too

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yeah works too w

harsh girder
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imma stream a silksong item + enemy + silk and song + double enemy mod

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in HK 4

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if anyone wants to awtch (nobody is responding to ts)

cerulean swan
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on what are you streaming?

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bro i was finishing an arena

harsh girder
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as i said

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in Hollow Knight 4

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oh wait

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wrong channel

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silksong 4

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imma be streamin in silksong 4

cerulean swan
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k so i dont have meta yet so 1 sec

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medal

harsh girder
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why would u need medal

cerulean swan
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it says i need it

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also its locked for me

harsh girder
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alrighty then

cerulean swan
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why cant i join you bro

fathom wigeonBOT
#

Why can't I access VC / Post Images?

In order to prevent Scammers and Raiders we have locked Voice Chat usage and Image permissions behind a 150 and 300 messages milestone respectively.

  • If you have already reached the requirements and don't have the roles feel free to DM @graceful spruce (NOT TICKETTOOL) or any available Moderator with your total message count, More info in #support-and-faq

    • NOTE: if you are DM'ing a mod, please make sure they are accepting DM's, check their server bio

  • Mutes, Kicks, And bans reset your score and you will have have to start again.

⚠️ Artificially increasing message count is considered spam.

harsh girder
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any1 know why items js vanishw hen i get em with HKS_item_randomizer

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is there any good item randomisers in general for SK

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or na

lean steppe
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hks is the new worst acronym ive ever seen gg

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"hollow knight song"

rustic mesa
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With the silksong mp mod, is there a way to make all enemies and bosses be in the same state as whoever you’re playing with?
And what’s the mod called?

elder torrent
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What do i do if mods dont show up even if installed

dense wigeon
neat tundra
modern schooner
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?tag modding

fathom wigeonBOT
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dynoError No tag modding found.

sweet bay
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are mods updated yet?

lyric mural
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I don’t think so

velvet cedar
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heyy

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does

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anyone know if there is a mod that deletes bilewater?

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or like deletes the boss and just drops the reward for beating it cause like

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i've been stuck here for awhile

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and like

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its to the point that just reading the "bilewater" in my savefile when i open the game, removes all of my want to play silksong

lean steppe
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You can do a voltvessel skip through the top area

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Get the reward without beating the boss

velvet cedar
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oh shit really?

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good toknow

lean steppe
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Or just like debugmod invincibillity
But what i just said is in the base game so it feels legit

velvet cedar
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yeh ill do that voltvessal thing

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thanks so much beacuse like

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i would've 100% this game months ago if it weren't for this one area
Everytime for the paast few months i try to play the game i just can't once i read bilewater

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just checkked they removed the skip ):

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aight decided to just debugmod it

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thanks for the help tho :3

hasty seal
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Does anyone know if there is a way to mod on console?

neat atlas
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Modding is only supported on pc

calm rover
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hhey guys

hasty seal
sand storm
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Linux help

stuck stump
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I'm having trouble running a modded hk, everytime I load the modded version (on lumafly) it suddenly quits the game

calm rover
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@shy cradle i need help with something

noble junco
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what is the max amount of mods on lumafly bcz my game keeps crashing w/ like 10 and it's hella annoying

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?

fallen vector
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@fallow pelican you need to go to properties, then game versions and betas then click 1.5.78.11833

fallow pelican
fallen vector
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alg

dense wigeon
high orbit
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Did the recent updates break the scarab custom skins mods?

neat atlas
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The recent updates broke most mods in general. Read the pins for more info

red nexus
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Where can you find skins for custom knight?

tacit creek
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Hi, when I try to install a skin in HKSkins I can't and it brang me here so how can I install a skin pls?

sand pawn
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yo

tacit creek
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and btw, the skin is Abyss watcher

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my bad I found it

flat pebble
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does anyone know of a mod that makes arena enemies drop rosaries? I scrolled thru Cogfly yesterday and couldnt find anything but feel like there's a chance it's part of one of the many QoL mods and just not listed in the summary...

summer geyser
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yo guys does anyone have a multiplayer mod im looking to play with someone

fathom wigeonBOT
#

HKMP (Hollow Knight Multiplayer)

How it works

HKMP puts a copy of each player into each other players world.
Enemies have separate health and will usually be in different places; Items/abilities must be collected separately; and Breakable objects must be broken by each player. Player attacks happen in each player's world, damaging any enemies/players it comes in contact with. A player is only hurt by the enemies in their own world. This page explains how you can use other mods and addons to synchronize some aspects, and improve your experience.

Public Servers:

General use (PVP enabled)
 IP:    hkmp.org
 PORT:  26950
Requires HkmpPouch```
```ml
Co-op (PVP disabled)
 IP:    hkmp.org
 PORT:  26951
Requires HkmpPouch```
```ml
Infection Tag
 IP:    tag.hkmp.org
 PORT:  26950
Requires HKMP Tag and at least three players```
*Important note: "Invalid Addons" means that you have extra HKMP addons that can't be used on the server. Pouch servers can have any Addons that say that they require Pouch, but you otherwise cannot use others!*
brittle trellis
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anyone know what to put in the hksmp port?

summer geyser
brittle trellis
summer geyser
#

o

brittle trellis
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you need a port for it

summer geyser
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hkmp or ssmp

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or both

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never used it before thats why

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its my first time

livid cove
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.

still crypt
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which modding platform do you use for silksong?

covert estuary
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Thunderstore

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?tag i

fathom wigeonBOT
#

Mod Installers

Check pins for up-to-date information!

knightbob Hollow Knight

If you are new to modding, please follow along with this video to learn how to do it

  • Lumafly (Win/Mac/Linux) recommended installer
  • Scarab (Win/Mac/Linux) original installer

hornetbob Silksong

Silksong modding uses Thunderstore.

  • Cogfly (Win/Mac/Linux) Dedicated Silksong installer that integrates with Thunderstore modding profiles.
    It is also possible to use well-known Thunderstore installers:
  • Gale (Win/Linux)
  • r2modman (Win/Linux)
foggy wharf
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I need ssmp mod

covert estuary
foggy wharf
peak bough
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how do you downpatch your game? send a tutorial pls

fathom wigeonBOT
#

Verify that you are using the correct installer and patch!

  • Hollow Knight recently updated. Until the modding tools are also updated, you need to make sure you're on the previous version (1.5.78.11833), available as a beta in Steam, with an installer such as Lumafly or Scarab.
    • Pirated hollowpirate copies / Unofficial ports are not supported
  • Modding on 1.4.3.2 using "Mod Installer" / "Mod Installer 2" is no longer supported.
  • 1.2.2.1 Modding does not have an installer.
    • You can type ?tag 1221 for info on it.

How to check your Steam Beta options:

peak bough
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ty

rocky kestrel
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?tag 1221

fathom wigeonBOT
#

Current 1221 Modding Resources

The Modding API is not allowed to be installed for most runs. This is used for practice purposes.

Assembly Files

You can only use one of these

Common Mods for 1221

A ModdingApi must be installed to use these

dapper tundra
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Need help

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I downloaded lunafly but it's not working btw i have hollow knight but not from steam it's from other website will it work ?

fathom wigeonBOT
#

**If your game is cracked / pirated hollowpirate **

  • Piracy is not supported in most communities for games (including this one), and discussing it is against Discord Community Guidelines. Mods are not considered compatible with pirated copies, and you will not get troubleshooting support in any of the main community servers for them.
  • Modding is only supported on the official computer versions from Steam, GoG, or Xbox Games. (Console versions, and unofficial versions are not supported)
  • If you do not have a supported version, then please get one and then you will get support with modding the game. Asking for assistance with unsupported versions may result in moderation action.
  • Hollow Knight & Silksong go on sale regularly, and you can keep an eye on this website for when they are:
hollow geyser
dense wigeon
#

Can't mod on console (and I've never heard of a pc version of ps5 store?)

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<@&283547423706447872>

fathom sphinx
#

Wazzu

fierce flame
fierce elk
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what I do here?

image.png
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I never put on a mod before

dense wigeon
#

Confirm if you want that path, select elsewhere if not

harsh girder
#

is there any good SK multiplayer mod like there is for HK

inner sail
fringe remnant
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☝️

narrow knoll
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i need help with modding custom knight tried to launch game and still didnt work

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acoustic pollen
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everytime one of my friend tries to join me on ssmp it keeps saying he timed out when he clicks his file. Is this a common issue or is there a fix?

hidden knoll
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I tried to boot up hollow knight after installing mods but it just crashes immediately

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figured it out, it was the update thing for steam

vagrant orbit
# acoustic pollen everytime one of my friend tries to join me on ssmp it keeps saying he timed out...

This isn't "common" exactly, but it is a known issue that's being investigated.

Here's a build that you can try to possibly help identify the issue:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/826859964587966585/1475922360111726723/SSMP.dll?ex=699f3f4f&is=699dedcf&hm=eb1e6f3307a233864f32aea4ad63c06757faa98cd85ae04dd0ac0629c499df56&
-# You would just replace the SSMP.dll file that's in your Modding Profile -> Bepinex -> Plugins -> SSMP

vagrant orbit
brisk schooner
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Does anyone have cool modes to recommend besides Palecourt

vagrant orbit
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Godseeker

gray mango
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hey guys i need some help, im fairly new to hollow knight and already have a 60 hour save file, but i want to get the debug mod just to have some fun, im aware ive been told i have to downpatch and ill do that, just want to know if you can keep your save file?

covert estuary
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Yes, it should all be fine

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Never hurts to have a backup though, especially if you are gonna mess around with debug

gray mango
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Okay everything is working except it’s not really loading? I can see my save files but they just say loading

golden raven
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guy so the new hk version is out would the mod instaler work or do i have to use an older hk version

unique kindle
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You have to downpatch to 1.5.78

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?tag steambetas

fathom wigeonBOT
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Verify that you are using the correct installer and patch!

  • Hollow Knight recently updated. Until the modding tools are also updated, you need to make sure you're on the previous version (1.5.78.11833), available as a beta in Steam, with an installer such as Lumafly or Scarab.
    • Pirated hollowpirate copies / Unofficial ports are not supported
  • Modding on 1.4.3.2 using "Mod Installer" / "Mod Installer 2" is no longer supported.
  • 1.2.2.1 Modding does not have an installer.
    • You can type ?tag 1221 for info on it.

How to check your Steam Beta options:

rotund mural
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hey, I know this is probably asked soo many times but could somebody help me download mods on mac?

blazing swallow
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Is there a mod that unbanishes the grimm troupe

kindred hatch
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downloaded bepinex 5 from nexus mods for this game and its not loading at all. i am on cachyos

obtuse cairn
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Is it possible to mod the game on a console?

lyric mural
south mountain
lunar root
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still not possible since theres no modding api for them

harsh girder
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pantheon of pharloom REALLY fucking needs some sort of big indicator that you're playing it

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i jsut spent 2 hours of my life getting every single spool shard without knowing i had it on

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and the moment i restarted the game

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everything was gone

vagrant orbit
golden raven
spring cliff
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is lumafly good with the new version now ?

gloomy quartz
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Is there a skin list for skong?

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like the one for hk

reef relic
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how does the randomiser work? like if i load in does it randomise everything immediately or do i need to do something in mod menu in game?

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nvm i figured it out

vagrant orbit
forest oak
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are there any mods that allow me to skip the radiance intro its too long in godhome

lyric mural
charred nymph
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How do I use benchwarp again? all my warp options are fucking red 💔

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and i cant select any of them to warp to

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besides dirtmouth which im in rn ive unlocked every bench already

covert estuary
charred nymph
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thank you

flint juniper
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I keep getting an error everytime I try to open hollow knight because I installed a mod someone help me please

lunar root
fathom wigeonBOT
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Verify that you are using the correct installer and patch!

  • Hollow Knight recently updated. Until the modding tools are also updated, you need to make sure you're on the previous version (1.5.78.11833), available as a beta in Steam, with an installer such as Lumafly or Scarab.
    • Pirated hollowpirate copies / Unofficial ports are not supported
  • Modding on 1.4.3.2 using "Mod Installer" / "Mod Installer 2" is no longer supported.
  • 1.2.2.1 Modding does not have an installer.
    • You can type ?tag 1221 for info on it.

How to check your Steam Beta options:

flint juniper
lunar root
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It wil not, but making a backup never hurts

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?tag savefaq

fathom wigeonBOT
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Save Files

What do save files looks like?

  • Each Hollow Knight save file is a user#.dat where # is the save slot for the file
  • You can rename user3.dat to user1.dat to set it to your first save slot
  • You can keep a copy of all of your save files by copy and pasting them into a different folder on your computer

Reverting Backups

  • Automatic backups are called user#.dat.bak#, where the first # is the save slot, and the second # is the backup number. You will usually have your last three backups
  • You restore a backup by deleting the main file, and then removing the .bak# part of the backup version

Modded Saves

  • A modded save may also have a user#.modded.json (and similarly named backup). This file and the user#.dat are part of the save

Where are the files?

  • On windows, the default path for Save Files is:
    • %appdata%\..\LocalLow\Team Cherry\Hollow Knight\
    • You should just copy and paste that path directly into the File Explorer path bar at the top.
  • For other operating systems (and Xbox Games), type ?tag saves into chat

I need a specific type of save file

Editing save files

  • MoreSaves: With the MoreSaves mod installed, you can edit save files from the Menu, by going to Options > Mods > MoreSaves
  • QoL: Opening a save with QOL installed will create an extra save file called user#.json, which can be edited using Notepad or a similar text editor
  • DebugMod: While not an intended purpose, you can edit some parts of your save file using Debug, such as Nail Damage, and those changes will remain even after uninstalling the mod
  • Website: https://bloodorca.github.io/hollow/
flint juniper
lunar root
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You just need to go to your saves md copy them as it says on dynos message

flint juniper
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In my files?

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Im confused sorry

dense wigeon
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... did you actually read the bot message?

flint juniper
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Yes, it's confusing for me

dense wigeon
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Which part is confusing? It tells you the exact file path for your saves.

flint juniper
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I don't know what the path thing for save files is

dense wigeon
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Are you new to using a PC?

flint juniper
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Yes

dense wigeon
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Honestly you might want to find a tutorial to explain basic file & folder structure on YouTube or something

flint juniper
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Okay

dense wigeon
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And then you should ve able to understand the location the bot is telling you

flint juniper
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When I use the mods I can't access my original save but when I use the vanilla game I can

dense wigeon
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👉 #1057825333841240104 be sure to read the pinned post and explain more, like "can't" why exactly?

earnest sluice
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guys i downloaded the mods but i dont know how to access them

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i press f2 and nothing happens

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(on silksong)

dense wigeon
earnest sluice
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OMG NOW IT SOMEHOW WORKED?????

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crazy

leaden vortex
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I found a bug with pantheon of pharloom

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If you die, you get all your rosaries doubled lol

lunar root
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<@&283547423706447872>

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Why are telegram links not blacklisted

candid nymph
lunar root
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🫃

candid nymph
lunar root
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Hi bestie

chrome oriole
lunar root
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Im almost done with the parthenon

errant lance
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one telegram link was

lunar root
errant lance
dense wigeon
molten cape
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Anyone have any mod recommendations from nexus for silksong

leaden vortex
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I forgot about the mod preventing saving

lunar root
molten cape
dense wigeon
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?tag i

fathom wigeonBOT
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Mod Installers

Check pins for up-to-date information!

knightbob Hollow Knight

If you are new to modding, please follow along with this video to learn how to do it

  • Lumafly (Win/Mac/Linux) recommended installer
  • Scarab (Win/Mac/Linux) original installer

hornetbob Silksong

Silksong modding uses Thunderstore.

  • Cogfly (Win/Mac/Linux) Dedicated Silksong installer that integrates with Thunderstore modding profiles.
    It is also possible to use well-known Thunderstore installers:
  • Gale (Win/Linux)
  • r2modman (Win/Linux)
lunar root
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Mods are hosted on the thunderstore, you can use any of the three installers linked above for that

molten cape
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What would yall preform

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Prefer

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Like the best

lunar root
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Well cogfly was made specifically for silksong modding

dense wigeon
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Haven't modded silksong, but they're all pretty similar from what I know

lunar root
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But all three should work fine

leaden vortex
molten cape
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I mean which do yall use

dense wigeon
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If you think you might want to use some nexus mods I'd recommend r2 or gale since they have the ability to import & cogfly doesn't yet

molten cape
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Which has mods where I can use weaver queen hornet or smth

leaden vortex
dense wigeon
dense wigeon
leaden vortex
dense wigeon
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?tag noping

fathom wigeonBOT
molten cape
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It says gale is a mod manager

leaden vortex
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sorry

dense wigeon
molten cape
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I mean mod installers

dense wigeon
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mod managers install mods

molten cape
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How do I activate thunderstore mods

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I downloaded needle forge how do I use it

teal wagon
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what are some good hp skins for EnemyHPbar on luma??

fathom wigeonBOT
tall tree
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is there a silksong roguelike mod?

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or hollow knight*

icy fractal
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Where to download hollow point mod

silent bloom
lyric mural
fathom wigeonBOT
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Lumafly

Lumafly (formerly known as Scarab+) is a mod installer for 1.5 based on Scarab, but updated based on community feedback to fix problems that commonly occur in Scarab, as well as adding additional features.

Lumafly

Official website of Lumafly, the mod installer and manager for Hollow Knight. Hosts important links and shareable Lumafly command links.

pseudo salmon
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can anyone help me with modding need some help

elfin hawk
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what are some entry level silksong modded bosses (harder than final boss)

neat tundra
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<@&283547423706447872>

slow charm
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does scarab and lumafly work if i installed hollow knight trought steamtools?

fathom wigeonBOT
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**If your game is cracked / pirated hollowpirate **

  • Piracy is not supported in most communities for games (including this one), and discussing it is against Discord Community Guidelines. Mods are not considered compatible with pirated copies, and you will not get troubleshooting support in any of the main community servers for them.
  • Modding is only supported on the official computer versions from Steam, GoG, or Xbox Games. (Console versions, and unofficial versions are not supported)
  • If you do not have a supported version, then please get one and then you will get support with modding the game. Asking for assistance with unsupported versions may result in moderation action.
  • Hollow Knight & Silksong go on sale regularly, and you can keep an eye on this website for when they are:
nimble summit
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Where do I get the no double damage mod on silksong

thin ember
#

Could someone tell me if there's already a custom skin mod for the new version of Hollow Knight?

lunar root
gloomy quartz
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oh and how do I use the skins?

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with hk there's a mod, is there one for ss

upper shadow
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hey guys im new to this and idk how to mod my game keeps crashing when i try to open it can anyone help?

gloomy quartz
upper shadow
lunar root
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Also what version are you on and where did you get the game from

gloomy quartz
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oh yeah the version could 10000% be the problem

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if you're on the newest one, try using the previous one

lunar root
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And if it is then youre gonna need to change it depending on which store you use

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The process is quite similar but a bit different for each

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-# I forgot the ping my bad @upper shadow

upper shadow
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yes

lunar root
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Im afraid yes isnt a version or a store bestie

upper shadow
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um now my steam game wont even open

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can anyone help

lunar root
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Steam thats all i need to know

lunar root
fathom wigeonBOT
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Verify that you are using the correct installer and patch!

  • Hollow Knight recently updated. Until the modding tools are also updated, you need to make sure you're on the previous version (1.5.78.11833), available as a beta in Steam, with an installer such as Lumafly or Scarab.
    • Pirated hollowpirate copies / Unofficial ports are not supported
  • Modding on 1.4.3.2 using "Mod Installer" / "Mod Installer 2" is no longer supported.
  • 1.2.2.1 Modding does not have an installer.
    • You can type ?tag 1221 for info on it.

How to check your Steam Beta options:

lunar root
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Make sure to use the beta labeled previous version as it shows on the image, it not only should make your game open again but it will let you download mods

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If you dont want mods however and just want access to your game again, press "installed files" on step 2 then press a button saying something similar to verify local files

upper shadow
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?

fathom wigeonBOT
willow cipher
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guys

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when will we be able to use mods in the newest versions?

vagrant orbit
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When the announcement is posted here that it's live

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There is not currently an ETA

gloomy quartz
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wait there's a new skong mod installer?

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cogfly

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is it good

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I use r2modman

dense wigeon
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They're all very similar. The biggest benefit of cogfly is that it's the only one compatible with Mac

vagrant orbit
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Sometime in the future, Cogfly will have some more features that make it preferable over the generic Thunderstore installers; but at this point in time there's not a strong reason to switch

gloomy quartz
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I switched anyways

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seemed coolie

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to have like a dedicated one

teal parrot
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Hello guys, need some help for a problem on silksong, i own it from xbox app and i tried everything (thunderstorm, bephinex raw, now w cogfly) but everytime i have this problem, and mods doesn't work. A friend of mine used the same mod (on steam) and worked fine. Maybe i did something wrong?

Screenshot_2026-03-03_215504.png
dense wigeon
zinc monolith
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I need some help regarding skins using the HKMP mod

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my friend sees the skins but I can't, I'm the one hosting the server

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how do I fix this?

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this is the comparison

image.png image.png
fathom wigeonBOT
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HKMP Skins
For the HKMP Skin guide:
https://geroyuni.notion.site/Using-skins-in-HKMP-a162084b994e4c87976c2c20c8e3195f

Skin not working?
Please post a screenshot that shows:

  • Where you installed the skin
  • With the directory bar visible
  • With the skin images themselves visible

Note: HKMP Skins do not use the HUD or Spells, and they only appear when connected to a server.

Example what an installed skin looks like:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/824387591415529513/958898277573611551/HKMP_Skin_Example_cropped.png

vagrant orbit
zinc monolith
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thanks! I hadn't realized the ID needed to be in the same folder as the png's

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the ID was separate

hasty pumice
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How to play speedrunner vs hunter?

crimson robin
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when I play the game with mods like Pale Court and Pure Vessel skins, the game just freezes right here

image.png
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could someone please help me with this issue

left goblet
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Modding boop bop beep

vagrant orbit
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If you have other mods as well, then

  • A. There is a good chance that they aren't compatible with Pale Court
  • B. Some mods require that you make this change: #modding-discussion message
mellow timber
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Can i mod hollow knight If i have IT from gog.games?

icy fractal
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Hello guys

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Can anyone help me with hollow point it works fine but I want it to not reload

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IS it possible

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I wanna spam hehe

fathom wigeonBOT
#

Hollow Point FAQ | Install | ReadMe

Gun doesn't work / HUD is jank

  • Hollow Point doesn't work on new saves. Save and quit, then reload the save file.
  • Having multiple Gun Class charms equipped can also break the gun.
  • Hollow Point is not compatible with some other mods, such as Pale Court.
  • Despite what the ReadMe says, you do not need ModCommon for it

Healing isn't working!

  • If you are playing with Hollow Point Enabled, then read the ReadMe (linked at the top of this post) to learn how healing and using spells works.
  • If you've Disabled Hollow Point, and healing isn't working:

Not working with Custom Knight skins!

This is a known issue, and Custom Knight is not considered compatible with HP.

lunar root
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<@&283547423706447872>

wary hull
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lumafly still doesnt work on latest patch?

brisk trail
red nexus
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What are fun mods to try?

leaden vortex
#

Are there any mods that let you revisit the path of pain?

lean steppe
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Qol

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<@&283547423706447872>