WEBVTT 00:00:02.960 --> 00:00:05.830 I love the bosses in Hollow Knight. 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 00:00:12.630 --> 00:00:15.820 can’t get enough of these carefully crafted encounters. 00:00:15.820 --> 00:00:18.140 But this does raise an important question. 00:00:18.140 --> 00:00:20.270 What are the top ten Hollow Knight bosses? 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 00:00:24.820 --> 00:00:26.920 bosses in Hollow Knight. 00:00:26.920 --> 00:00:30.610 Now keep in mind, this list is objective. 00:00:30.610 --> 00:00:35.940 With that out of the way, let’s start the countdown. 00:00:35.940 --> 00:00:40.120 Starting off the top of this list is a true classic, Grey Prince Zote. 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. 00:00:45.730 --> 00:00:49.530 Dream Nailing this statue will transport the player to a wacky dream where Grey Prince 00:00:49.530 --> 00:00:51.820 Zote fights for the honor of his beloved Bretta. 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 00:00:56.180 --> 00:00:57.780 change of pace from them. 00:00:57.780 --> 00:01:00.680 But don’t be fooled, this is a tricky boss fight. 00:01:00.680 --> 00:01:03.929 Luckily, there is a cool trick you can use to make it easier. 00:01:03.929 --> 00:01:07.500 When you get the chance, try hitting Grey Prince Zote with your nail. 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 00:01:11.340 --> 00:01:13.220 too. 00:01:13.220 --> 00:01:15.100 Neat! 00:01:15.100 --> 00:01:19.300 Next on our list is a really special boss known as Grey Prince Zote! 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! 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 00:01:28.009 --> 00:01:33.509 Knight, Team Cherry, realized that such a great boss fight should be able to be experienced 00:01:33.509 --> 00:01:34.509 twice. 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 00:01:39.330 --> 00:01:40.330 is shit. 00:01:40.330 --> 00:01:45.649 It’s nowhere near breaking into the top ten. 00:01:45.649 --> 00:01:50.310 This next boss on our list is a bit of an upset, Grey Prince Zote. 00:01:50.310 --> 00:01:54.630 After defeating him for a second time, you can actually fight Zote a third time! 00:01:54.630 --> 00:01:58.649 This is really great because it allows the player to really develop an appreciation for 00:01:58.649 --> 00:02:00.369 the mechanics of the fight. 00:02:00.369 --> 00:02:05.259 For example, look at Grey Prince Zote’s magnificent, chiseled body. 00:02:05.259 --> 00:02:09.910 It kinda reminds me of Geoff Keighley. 00:02:09.910 --> 00:02:12.660 Number seven on our list is Grey Prince Zote. 00:02:12.660 --> 00:02:17.110 After defeating him three times, Grey Prince Zote starts doing double damage on all his 00:02:17.110 --> 00:02:18.110 attacks. 00:02:18.110 --> 00:02:20.730 This mechanic really adds to the difficulty of the fight. 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 00:02:24.400 --> 00:02:26.410 as tying my shoes in the morning. 00:02:26.410 --> 00:02:31.550 Seriously, I hear about these zoomers on TikTok saying Hollow Knight is a difficult game, 00:02:31.550 --> 00:02:33.800 and it makes me weep for the future of this planet. 00:02:33.800 --> 00:02:38.130 But if this boss fight does give you trouble, just remember this little trick. 00:02:38.130 --> 00:02:42.160 When you get the chance, try using your Nail move on the Grey Prince Zote. 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 00:02:45.890 --> 00:02:48.690 as well. 00:02:48.690 --> 00:02:51.200 Cool! 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. 00:02:55.910 --> 00:02:58.420 This guy is just an all around great boss fight. 00:02:58.420 --> 00:03:03.140 Each of his attacks deal three damage, which really adds to the tension of the fight. 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 00:03:06.800 --> 00:03:09.510 Knight, so I really appreciate it. 00:03:09.510 --> 00:03:11.980 Like seriously, look at the White Defender. 00:03:11.980 --> 00:03:16.980 This mother fucker is whiter the Geoff Keighley for God’s sake. 00:03:16.980 --> 00:03:21.340 Every boss fight in this game is amazing, that’s definitely for sure. 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. 00:03:26.460 --> 00:03:29.950 That’s why the number five slot goes to Grey Prince Zote. 00:03:29.950 --> 00:03:33.620 This boss fight really encapsulates what I love about Hollow Knight. 00:03:33.620 --> 00:03:38.750 Big buff men. 00:03:38.750 --> 00:03:47.170 The number four entry on our list needs no explanation. 00:03:47.170 --> 00:03:49.810 This next entry on our list might be a little controversial. 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 00:03:55.980 --> 00:03:56.980 person. 00:03:56.980 --> 00:04:01.730 That’s why I have a crack team of professionals proofreading my scripts, managing my social 00:04:01.730 --> 00:04:06.960 media accounts, creating my video thumbnails, editing my videos, writing my scripts for 00:04:06.960 --> 00:04:08.960 me, and various other tasks. 00:04:08.960 --> 00:04:12.530 It’s worked out very well over the last few decades. 00:04:12.530 --> 00:04:14.590 But sometimes we disagree. 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 00:04:18.180 --> 00:04:19.810 the White Defender. 00:04:19.810 --> 00:04:21.650 I was hesitant at first. 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 00:04:25.599 --> 00:04:27.650 was Grey Prince Zote. 00:04:27.650 --> 00:04:29.789 But I trust my editors a lot. 00:04:29.789 --> 00:04:31.270 They have never failed me before. 00:04:31.270 --> 00:04:34.430 So I decided to try to see things from their point of view. 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 00:04:38.039 --> 00:04:40.000 boss fight fan. 00:04:40.000 --> 00:04:41.159 So I’ve stopped bathing. 00:04:41.159 --> 00:04:43.370 I made some adjustments to my diet. 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 00:04:48.069 --> 00:04:49.889 more stupid and forgetful. 00:04:49.889 --> 00:04:51.900 And I’ve even stopped bathing. 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. 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. 00:05:03.030 --> 00:05:06.509 But the real question is, what order are they going to appear in? 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 00:05:11.581 --> 00:05:15.939 some of you in the audience, but I have to say what I believe is right. 00:05:15.939 --> 00:05:20.060 That’s why the number two slot has to go to Grey Prince Zote. 00:05:20.060 --> 00:05:21.460 This is such an awesome boss. 00:05:21.460 --> 00:05:25.229 And he’s a great change of pace from the other bosses found in Hollow Knight. 00:05:25.229 --> 00:05:28.569 On top of that, he even does nine masks of damage. 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 00:05:32.780 --> 00:05:34.290 fight easier. 00:05:34.290 --> 00:05:38.719 Stop being a little bitch. 00:05:38.719 --> 00:05:41.460 And now, the moment we’ve all been waiting for. 00:05:41.460 --> 00:05:44.969 We have finally reached the number one slot of this list. 00:05:44.969 --> 00:05:46.539 Who could it possibly be? 00:05:46.539 --> 00:05:49.999 A boss at this level has to be truly terrifying. 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 00:05:53.960 --> 00:05:56.550 fan for how crushingly brutal they are. 00:05:56.550 --> 00:06:00.419 And I think we all know who deserves that title. 00:06:00.419 --> 00:06:01.240 Geoff Keighley.