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Dialogue: 0,0:00:02.96,0:00:05.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I love the bosses in Hollow Knight.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:05.83,0:00:12.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,From Hornet 1, to Crystal Guardian, to Hornet\N2, to Geoff Keighley, to Hornet 3, I just
Dialogue: 0,0:00:12.63,0:00:15.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,can’t get enough of these carefully crafted\Nencounters.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:15.82,0:00:18.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But this does raise an important question.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:18.14,0:00:20.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What are the top ten Hollow Knight bosses?
Dialogue: 0,0:00:20.27,0:00:24.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Well, I’m glad you asked, because I’m\Ngoing to tell you all my top ten favorite
Dialogue: 0,0:00:24.82,0:00:26.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,bosses in Hollow Knight.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:26.92,0:00:30.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now keep in mind, this list is objective.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:30.61,0:00:35.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,With that out of the way, let’s start the\Ncountdown.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:35.94,0:00:40.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Starting off the top of this list is a true\Nclassic, Grey Prince Zote.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:40.12,0:00:45.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Located in Bretta’s basement in Dirtmouth\Nis a shrine to her true love, Zote the Mighty.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:45.73,0:00:49.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Dream Nailing this statue will transport the\Nplayer to a wacky dream where Grey Prince
Dialogue: 0,0:00:49.53,0:00:51.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Zote fights for the honor of his beloved Bretta.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:51.82,0:00:56.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,While it might not be as serious as some of\Nthe other boss fights, it’s at least a great
Dialogue: 0,0:00:56.18,0:00:57.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,change of pace from them.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:57.78,0:01:00.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But don’t be fooled, this is a tricky boss\Nfight.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:00.68,0:01:03.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Luckily, there is a cool trick you can use\Nto make it easier.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:03.93,0:01:07.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When you get the chance, try hitting Grey\NPrince Zote with your nail.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:07.50,0:01:11.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Not only will this deal damage to him, but\Nyou’ll also get a little bit of Soul energy
Dialogue: 0,0:01:11.34,0:01:13.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,too.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:13.22,0:01:15.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Neat!
Dialogue: 0,0:01:15.10,0:01:19.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Next on our list is a really special boss\Nknown as Grey Prince Zote!
Dialogue: 0,0:01:19.30,0:01:23.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,After defeating him the first time, you’ll\Nnotice that Zote can be fought a second time!
Dialogue: 0,0:01:23.82,0:01:28.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is a very unique aspect of Grey Prince\NZote, as it seems the developers behind Hollow
Dialogue: 0,0:01:28.01,0:01:33.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Knight, Team Cherry, realized that such a\Ngreat boss fight should be able to be experienced
Dialogue: 0,0:01:33.51,0:01:34.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,twice.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:34.51,0:01:39.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The only other boss that works like this is\NWhite Defender, but trust me, that boss fight
Dialogue: 0,0:01:39.33,0:01:40.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is shit.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:40.33,0:01:45.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It’s nowhere near breaking into the top\Nten.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:45.65,0:01:50.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This next boss on our list is a bit of an\Nupset, Grey Prince Zote.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:50.31,0:01:54.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,After defeating him for a second time, you\Ncan actually fight Zote a third time!
Dialogue: 0,0:01:54.63,0:01:58.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is really great because it allows the\Nplayer to really develop an appreciation for
Dialogue: 0,0:01:58.65,0:02:00.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the mechanics of the fight.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:00.37,0:02:05.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For example, look at Grey Prince Zote’s\Nmagnificent, chiseled body.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:05.26,0:02:09.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It kinda reminds me of Geoff Keighley.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:09.91,0:02:12.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Number seven on our list is Grey Prince Zote.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:12.66,0:02:17.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,After defeating him three times, Grey Prince\NZote starts doing double damage on all his
Dialogue: 0,0:02:17.11,0:02:18.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,attacks.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:18.11,0:02:20.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This mechanic really adds to the difficulty\Nof the fight.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:20.73,0:02:24.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Which is a nice change of pace from the rest\Nof Hollow Knight, which is about as difficult
Dialogue: 0,0:02:24.40,0:02:26.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as tying my shoes in the morning.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:26.41,0:02:31.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Seriously, I hear about these zoomers on TikTok\Nsaying Hollow Knight is a difficult game,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:31.55,0:02:33.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and it makes me weep for the future of this\Nplanet.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:33.80,0:02:38.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But if this boss fight does give you trouble,\Njust remember this little trick.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:38.13,0:02:42.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When you get the chance, try using your Nail\Nmove on the Grey Prince Zote.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:42.16,0:02:45.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Not only will you get a bit of Soul energy,\Nbut you’ll also deal some damage to him
Dialogue: 0,0:02:45.89,0:02:48.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as well.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:48.69,0:02:51.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Cool!
Dialogue: 0,0:02:51.20,0:02:55.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,To close out the first half of our list, I\Nhave to give this slot to Grey Prince Zote.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:55.91,0:02:58.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This guy is just an all around great boss\Nfight.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:58.42,0:03:03.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Each of his attacks deal three damage, which\Nreally adds to the tension of the fight.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:03.14,0:03:06.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And it’s a nice change of pace from some\Nof the shittier boss fights found in Hollow
Dialogue: 0,0:03:06.80,0:03:09.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Knight, so I really appreciate it.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:09.51,0:03:11.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Like seriously, look at the White Defender.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:11.98,0:03:16.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This mother fucker is whiter the Geoff Keighley\Nfor God’s sake.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:16.98,0:03:21.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Every boss fight in this game is amazing,\Nthat’s definitely for sure.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:21.34,0:03:26.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But as we get into the top five, it’s time\Nto separate the boys from the men.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:26.46,0:03:29.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That’s why the number five slot goes to\NGrey Prince Zote.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:29.95,0:03:33.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This boss fight really encapsulates what I\Nlove about Hollow Knight.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:33.62,0:03:38.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Big buff men.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:38.75,0:03:47.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The number four entry on our list needs no\Nexplanation.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:47.17,0:03:49.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This next entry on our list might be a little\Ncontroversial.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:49.81,0:03:55.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,As you know, a channel as big and successful\Nas mine can’t possibly be run by just one
Dialogue: 0,0:03:55.98,0:03:56.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,person.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:56.98,0:04:01.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That’s why I have a crack team of professionals\Nproofreading my scripts, managing my social
Dialogue: 0,0:04:01.73,0:04:06.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,media accounts, creating my video thumbnails,\Nediting my videos, writing my scripts for
Dialogue: 0,0:04:06.96,0:04:08.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,me, and various other tasks.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:08.96,0:04:12.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It’s worked out very well over the last\Nfew decades.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:12.53,0:04:14.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But sometimes we disagree.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:14.59,0:04:18.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,My team has been pushing me really hard to\Ngive the number three slot on this list to
Dialogue: 0,0:04:18.18,0:04:19.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the White Defender.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:19.81,0:04:21.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I was hesitant at first.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:21.65,0:04:25.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He is a great boss fight, but I thought the\Nperfect candidate for the number three slot
Dialogue: 0,0:04:25.60,0:04:27.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,was Grey Prince Zote.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:27.65,0:04:29.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But I trust my editors a lot.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:29.79,0:04:31.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They have never failed me before.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:31.27,0:04:34.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So I decided to try to see things from their\Npoint of view.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:34.43,0:04:38.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So I’ve spent the last month trying to get\Ninto the mindset of your average White Defender
Dialogue: 0,0:04:38.04,0:04:40.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,boss fight fan.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:40.00,0:04:41.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So I’ve stopped bathing.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:41.16,0:04:43.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I made some adjustments to my diet.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:43.37,0:04:48.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I’ve started watching late night TV as a\Nway to decrease my brain cell count so I become
Dialogue: 0,0:04:48.07,0:04:49.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,more stupid and forgetful.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:49.89,0:04:51.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And I’ve even stopped bathing.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:51.90,0:04:59.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And after all that time and effort, I still\Nhave to put Grey Prince Zote at number 3.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:59.19,0:05:03.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I think it’s pretty obvious who the top\Ntwo entries on this list are going to be.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:03.03,0:05:06.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But the real question is, what order are they\Ngoing to appear in?
Dialogue: 0,0:05:06.51,0:05:11.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I have been agonizing for hours over who would\Nget which slot, and I know I might piss off
Dialogue: 0,0:05:11.58,0:05:15.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,some of you in the audience, but I have to\Nsay what I believe is right.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:15.94,0:05:20.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That’s why the number two slot has to go\Nto Grey Prince Zote.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:20.06,0:05:21.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is such an awesome boss.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:21.46,0:05:25.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And he’s a great change of pace from the\Nother bosses found in Hollow Knight.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:25.23,0:05:28.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,On top of that, he even does nine masks of\Ndamage.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:28.57,0:05:32.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That might sound tough, but there’s a little\Ntrick you can do that should make the boss
Dialogue: 0,0:05:32.78,0:05:34.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,fight easier.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:34.29,0:05:38.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Stop being a little bitch.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:38.72,0:05:41.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And now, the moment we’ve all been waiting\Nfor.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:41.46,0:05:44.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We have finally reached the number one slot\Nof this list.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:44.97,0:05:46.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Who could it possibly be?
Dialogue: 0,0:05:46.54,0:05:49.100,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,A boss at this level has to be truly terrifying.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:49.100,0:05:53.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It has to be a boss that completely dashes\Nthe hopes and dreams of any Hollow Knight
Dialogue: 0,0:05:53.96,0:05:56.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,fan for how crushingly brutal they are.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:56.55,0:06:00.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And I think we all know who deserves that\Ntitle.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:00.42,0:06:01.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Geoff Keighley.