1 00:00:02,960 --> 00:00:05,830 I love the bosses in Hollow Knight. 2 00:00:05,830 --> 00:00:12,630 From Hornet 1, to Crystal Guardian, to Hornet 2, to Geoff Keighley, to Hornet 3, I just 3 00:00:12,630 --> 00:00:15,820 can’t get enough of these carefully crafted encounters. 4 00:00:15,820 --> 00:00:18,140 But this does raise an important question. 5 00:00:18,140 --> 00:00:20,270 What are the top ten Hollow Knight bosses? 6 00:00:20,270 --> 00:00:24,820 Well, I’m glad you asked, because I’m going to tell you all my top ten favorite 7 00:00:24,820 --> 00:00:26,920 bosses in Hollow Knight. 8 00:00:26,920 --> 00:00:30,610 Now keep in mind, this list is objective. 9 00:00:30,610 --> 00:00:35,940 With that out of the way, let’s start the countdown. 10 00:00:35,940 --> 00:00:40,120 Starting off the top of this list is a true classic, Grey Prince Zote. 11 00:00:40,120 --> 00:00:45,730 Located in Bretta’s basement in Dirtmouth is a shrine to her true love, Zote the Mighty. 12 00:00:45,730 --> 00:00:49,530 Dream Nailing this statue will transport the player to a wacky dream where Grey Prince 13 00:00:49,530 --> 00:00:51,820 Zote fights for the honor of his beloved Bretta. 14 00:00:51,820 --> 00:00:56,180 While it might not be as serious as some of the other boss fights, it’s at least a great 15 00:00:56,180 --> 00:00:57,780 change of pace from them. 16 00:00:57,780 --> 00:01:00,680 But don’t be fooled, this is a tricky boss fight. 17 00:01:00,680 --> 00:01:03,929 Luckily, there is a cool trick you can use to make it easier. 18 00:01:03,929 --> 00:01:07,500 When you get the chance, try hitting Grey Prince Zote with your nail. 19 00:01:07,500 --> 00:01:11,340 Not only will this deal damage to him, but you’ll also get a little bit of Soul energy 20 00:01:11,340 --> 00:01:13,220 too. 21 00:01:13,220 --> 00:01:15,100 Neat! 22 00:01:15,100 --> 00:01:19,300 Next on our list is a really special boss known as Grey Prince Zote! 23 00:01:19,300 --> 00:01:23,820 After defeating him the first time, you’ll notice that Zote can be fought a second time! 24 00:01:23,820 --> 00:01:28,009 This is a very unique aspect of Grey Prince Zote, as it seems the developers behind Hollow 25 00:01:28,009 --> 00:01:33,509 Knight, Team Cherry, realized that such a great boss fight should be able to be experienced 26 00:01:33,509 --> 00:01:34,509 twice. 27 00:01:34,509 --> 00:01:39,330 The only other boss that works like this is White Defender, but trust me, that boss fight 28 00:01:39,330 --> 00:01:40,330 is shit. 29 00:01:40,330 --> 00:01:45,649 It’s nowhere near breaking into the top ten. 30 00:01:45,649 --> 00:01:50,310 This next boss on our list is a bit of an upset, Grey Prince Zote. 31 00:01:50,310 --> 00:01:54,630 After defeating him for a second time, you can actually fight Zote a third time! 32 00:01:54,630 --> 00:01:58,649 This is really great because it allows the player to really develop an appreciation for 33 00:01:58,649 --> 00:02:00,369 the mechanics of the fight. 34 00:02:00,369 --> 00:02:05,259 For example, look at Grey Prince Zote’s magnificent, chiseled body. 35 00:02:05,259 --> 00:02:09,910 It kinda reminds me of Geoff Keighley. 36 00:02:09,910 --> 00:02:12,660 Number seven on our list is Grey Prince Zote. 37 00:02:12,660 --> 00:02:17,110 After defeating him three times, Grey Prince Zote starts doing double damage on all his 38 00:02:17,110 --> 00:02:18,110 attacks. 39 00:02:18,110 --> 00:02:20,730 This mechanic really adds to the difficulty of the fight. 40 00:02:20,730 --> 00:02:24,400 Which is a nice change of pace from the rest of Hollow Knight, which is about as difficult 41 00:02:24,400 --> 00:02:26,410 as tying my shoes in the morning. 42 00:02:26,410 --> 00:02:31,550 Seriously, I hear about these zoomers on TikTok saying Hollow Knight is a difficult game, 43 00:02:31,550 --> 00:02:33,800 and it makes me weep for the future of this planet. 44 00:02:33,800 --> 00:02:38,130 But if this boss fight does give you trouble, just remember this little trick. 45 00:02:38,130 --> 00:02:42,160 When you get the chance, try using your Nail move on the Grey Prince Zote. 46 00:02:42,160 --> 00:02:45,890 Not only will you get a bit of Soul energy, but you’ll also deal some damage to him 47 00:02:45,890 --> 00:02:48,690 as well. 48 00:02:48,690 --> 00:02:51,200 Cool! 49 00:02:51,200 --> 00:02:55,910 To close out the first half of our list, I have to give this slot to Grey Prince Zote. 50 00:02:55,910 --> 00:02:58,420 This guy is just an all around great boss fight. 51 00:02:58,420 --> 00:03:03,140 Each of his attacks deal three damage, which really adds to the tension of the fight. 52 00:03:03,140 --> 00:03:06,800 And it’s a nice change of pace from some of the shittier boss fights found in Hollow 53 00:03:06,800 --> 00:03:09,510 Knight, so I really appreciate it. 54 00:03:09,510 --> 00:03:11,980 Like seriously, look at the White Defender. 55 00:03:11,980 --> 00:03:16,980 This mother fucker is whiter the Geoff Keighley for God’s sake. 56 00:03:16,980 --> 00:03:21,340 Every boss fight in this game is amazing, that’s definitely for sure. 57 00:03:21,340 --> 00:03:26,460 But as we get into the top five, it’s time to separate the boys from the men. 58 00:03:26,460 --> 00:03:29,950 That’s why the number five slot goes to Grey Prince Zote. 59 00:03:29,950 --> 00:03:33,620 This boss fight really encapsulates what I love about Hollow Knight. 60 00:03:33,620 --> 00:03:38,750 Big buff men. 61 00:03:38,750 --> 00:03:47,170 The number four entry on our list needs no explanation. 62 00:03:47,170 --> 00:03:49,810 This next entry on our list might be a little controversial. 63 00:03:49,810 --> 00:03:55,980 As you know, a channel as big and successful as mine can’t possibly be run by just one 64 00:03:55,980 --> 00:03:56,980 person. 65 00:03:56,980 --> 00:04:01,730 That’s why I have a crack team of professionals proofreading my scripts, managing my social 66 00:04:01,730 --> 00:04:06,960 media accounts, creating my video thumbnails, editing my videos, writing my scripts for 67 00:04:06,960 --> 00:04:08,960 me, and various other tasks. 68 00:04:08,960 --> 00:04:12,530 It’s worked out very well over the last few decades. 69 00:04:12,530 --> 00:04:14,590 But sometimes we disagree. 70 00:04:14,590 --> 00:04:18,180 My team has been pushing me really hard to give the number three slot on this list to 71 00:04:18,180 --> 00:04:19,810 the White Defender. 72 00:04:19,810 --> 00:04:21,650 I was hesitant at first. 73 00:04:21,650 --> 00:04:25,599 He is a great boss fight, but I thought the perfect candidate for the number three slot 74 00:04:25,599 --> 00:04:27,650 was Grey Prince Zote. 75 00:04:27,650 --> 00:04:29,789 But I trust my editors a lot. 76 00:04:29,789 --> 00:04:31,270 They have never failed me before. 77 00:04:31,270 --> 00:04:34,430 So I decided to try to see things from their point of view. 78 00:04:34,430 --> 00:04:38,039 So I’ve spent the last month trying to get into the mindset of your average White Defender 79 00:04:38,039 --> 00:04:40,000 boss fight fan. 80 00:04:40,000 --> 00:04:41,159 So I’ve stopped bathing. 81 00:04:41,159 --> 00:04:43,370 I made some adjustments to my diet. 82 00:04:43,370 --> 00:04:48,069 I’ve started watching late night TV as a way to decrease my brain cell count so I become 83 00:04:48,069 --> 00:04:49,889 more stupid and forgetful. 84 00:04:49,889 --> 00:04:51,900 And I’ve even stopped bathing. 85 00:04:51,900 --> 00:04:59,189 And after all that time and effort, I still have to put Grey Prince Zote at number 3. 86 00:04:59,189 --> 00:05:03,030 I think it’s pretty obvious who the top two entries on this list are going to be. 87 00:05:03,030 --> 00:05:06,509 But the real question is, what order are they going to appear in? 88 00:05:06,509 --> 00:05:11,581 I have been agonizing for hours over who would get which slot, and I know I might piss off 89 00:05:11,581 --> 00:05:15,939 some of you in the audience, but I have to say what I believe is right. 90 00:05:15,939 --> 00:05:20,060 That’s why the number two slot has to go to Grey Prince Zote. 91 00:05:20,060 --> 00:05:21,460 This is such an awesome boss. 92 00:05:21,460 --> 00:05:25,229 And he’s a great change of pace from the other bosses found in Hollow Knight. 93 00:05:25,229 --> 00:05:28,569 On top of that, he even does nine masks of damage. 94 00:05:28,569 --> 00:05:32,780 That might sound tough, but there’s a little trick you can do that should make the boss 95 00:05:32,780 --> 00:05:34,290 fight easier. 96 00:05:34,290 --> 00:05:38,719 Stop being a little bitch. 97 00:05:38,719 --> 00:05:41,460 And now, the moment we’ve all been waiting for. 98 00:05:41,460 --> 00:05:44,969 We have finally reached the number one slot of this list. 99 00:05:44,969 --> 00:05:46,539 Who could it possibly be? 100 00:05:46,539 --> 00:05:49,999 A boss at this level has to be truly terrifying. 101 00:05:49,999 --> 00:05:53,960 It has to be a boss that completely dashes the hopes and dreams of any Hollow Knight 102 00:05:53,960 --> 00:05:56,550 fan for how crushingly brutal they are. 103 00:05:56,550 --> 00:06:00,419 And I think we all know who deserves that title. 104 00:06:00,419 --> 00:06:01,240 Geoff Keighley.