In the sprawling, tragic world of Hallownest, few players remember specific version numbers. However, for the dedicated speedrunners, glitch hunters, and day-one adopters of Team Cherry’s masterpiece, holds a quiet but crucial place in the game’s history.
In the modern version of Hollow Knight , the Charm is a staple for damage output. However, in 1.0.3.1, Quick Slash was significantly faster. The internal cooldown for attacks was lower, allowing players to output a staggering amount of damage in a short window. Hollow Knight 1.0.3.1
: Provides a double jump, earned after defeating a specific boss in the Ancient Basin . In the sprawling, tragic world of Hallownest, few
To understand why 1.0.3.1 is so revered, one must understand the timeline of Hollow Knight’s development. Team Cherry, the two-man development team behind the masterpiece, was incredibly active post-launch. They released several free content packs: Hidden Dreams , The Grimm Troupe , and Godmaster . However, in 1