Hollow Knight: How to Dash (Mothwing Cloak Location)

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Abilities are undeniably quite necessary for smooth progression in Hollow Knight. There are numerous locations that cannot be accessed unless you have the right ability. One such ability that is absolutely essential for players to get is the dash ability, also known as Mothwing Cloak. For those players who are struggling with getting their hands on the dash ability, you’ve come just to the right place. Because, In this guide, we will be helping you with everything that you need to know about how to dash in Hollow Knight.

How to Get the Mothwing Cloak and Dash in Hollow Knight

The dash ability not only allows players to access the majority of the locations but also helps dodge enemies. Also, it makes the process of moving through locations a bit quicker. So It’s really a good idea to get your hands on the dash ability as soon as possible.

To get the Mothwing Cloak, which will allow you to dash in Hollow Knight, players will have to defeat a boss named Hornet. This boss is located at the Greenpath. Here we have the exact location of Hornet and how you can defeat it:

Mothwing Cloak (Dash Ability) Location

Hornet Location in Hollow Knight — Screenshot by Raider King

Firstly, make your way to the Greenpath from the left side of the Forgotten Crossroads (as marked in the image). Now, head towards the leftmost side of Greenpath.

If you have already explored much of Greenpath then you can simply use the stag station to get close to the Hornet’s location. However, if you are new to Greenpath then keep heading to the left side to reach the Hornet (as marked on the map). You will encounter some new enemies in Greepath as well so be careful with those.

As soon as you get close to the location you will spot Hornet at random places. However, she will keep on running away from you until you find it at its battle location. Once you encounter the Hornet, follow the instructions below to defeat her with ease.

How to Defeat Hornet in Hollow Knight

There are numerous attacks that Hornet can use on the players. One quick tip here will be that players should always try to move away from the Hornet. Because all of her attacks are projectile based. The more away you are from the Hornet the better you will be able to judge her attacks.

Now, whenever the Hornet attacks you she will come close to you. So dodge the attack, hit her a few times, and then instantly move away from her. Also, make sure that you keep an appropriate balance between your vengeful spirit attack and focus ability for healing.

The hornet will take rest three times during the complete battle. Every time she rests, avail yourself of this perfect opportunity to either attack or heal yourself for the next round.

Here are the attacks that Hornet uses and how you can counter them:

Needle Attack: In this attack, Hornet will throw her needle toward you. The needle will cover almost 75%of the area so be sure that you’re on the other side of it. If not, then you can jump in order to dodge the needle, however, you will have to jump again to dodge when Hornet recalls her needle back.

Needle Swing: For this one, Hornet will swing her needle all around her in 360 motion. The only way to avoid this attack is to move away quickly. This attack will not cover much of an area and is only used by Hornet when you are too close to her.

Dash Attack: During this attack, Hornet will dash with her needle toward you. As soon as you see Hornet crouching down make sure that you’re ready to jump and move away from her quickly. It’s a quick attack but once you are able to judge it then it won’t be much of a problem.

Mid-Air Dash Attack: In this attack, Hornet will jump in the air. Now using a similar stance as in Dash Attack, she will dash diagonally toward you. The location where she will dash is quite predictable after looking at her stance. So be sure to move away from the location. As soon as she attacks she will pause for like a second, this is where you can counter-attack and deliver some more damage.

After successfully defeating the Hornet in Hollow Knight, you will be rewarded with the dash ability.

And that is all you need to know about how to get the Mothwing Cloak and dash in Hollow Knight. Check out other interesting Hollow Knight guides and articles: