Hollow Knight: All Merchants and Their Locations

Hollow Knight features a sprawling world, rich with detail and hidden secrets around any corner. But, with a pile of Geo growing heavier as the Knight delves deeper into the depths of Hallownest, it's prudent to know where to spend hard-earned Geo on critical tools like Charms, maps, nail upgrades, and more—or even where to turn in valuable Relics to increase the Knight's Geo collection even further.

This guide aims to detail every merchant that can be found in the game, along with their location and inventory, so players can make informed decisions about where to spend their precious Geo on their journey through the compelling underground world of Hollow Knight.

Spoiler Alert: The guide below details info such as location names and in-game events that players might otherwise wish to experience organically through gameplay. Proceed with caution.

Originally Written by Daniel Dilena; updated by Jeff Brooks on October 18, 2025: This guide has been overhauled to include additional NPC merchants who were missing from its original publishing (Cornifer, Divine, and Steel Soul Jinn), as well as removing an NPC who doesn't qualify as a merchant (The Last Stag). In addition to a rewritten intro and expanded info on each merchant, this guide also now includes a breakdown of each merchant's inventory (items, prices, and descriptions), as well as any particulars about their location(s).

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Charm Lover Salubra (Forgotten Crossroads)

Charms are one of the most important pieces of combat equipment in Hollow Knight, as they provide players with powerful buffs. To equip a Charm, players will need to collect Charm Notches (11 in total) which can be bought or found throughout the game.

As players can imagine, Charm Lover Salubra is a key merchant for purchasing Charms and Charm Notches. This Merchant can be found at the bottom of Forgotten Crossroad (near Blue Lake). Charm Lover Salubra sells five Charms and four Charm Notches, plus one special item that players can only buy after they obtain all 40 Charms.

Item	Description	Price
Lifeblood Heart	Contains a living core that seeps precious lifeblood. When resting, the bearer will gain a coating of lifeblood that protects from a modest amount of damage.	250 Geo
Longnail	Increases the range of the bearer's nail, allowing them to strike foes from further away.	300 Geo
Steady Body	Keeps its bearer from recoiling backwards when they strike an enemy with a nail. Allows one to stay steady and keep attacking.	120 Geo
Shaman Stone	Said to contain the knowledge of past generations of shaman. Increases the power of spells, dealing more damage to foes.	220 Geo
Quick Focus	A charm containing a crystal lens. Increases the speed of focusing SOUL, allowing the bearer to heal damage faster.	800 Geo
Charm Notch (Req: own five Charms)	(Increase Charm Notches by one.)	120 Geo
Charm Notch (Req: own 10 Charms)	(Increase Charm Notches by one.)	500 Geo
Charm Notch (Req: own 18 Charms)	(Increase Charm Notches by one.)	900 Geo
Charm Notch (Req: own 25 Charms)	(Increase Charm Notches by one.)	1400 Geo
My Blessing (Salubra's Blessing) (Req: own 40 Charms)	A boon bestowed by Charm Lover Salubra. Those blessed are followed by beauty and love.	800 Geo

Confessor Jiji (Dirtmouth)

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Players can find Confessor Jiji on the outskirts of Dirtmouth, on the far right side at the base of the cliff. To reach Confessor Jiji, players must first locate a Simple Key, since this Merchant is located behind a locked door. Players can find a Simple Key in various locations, but the closest one can be bought from Sly in Dirtmouth for 950 Geo (after Sly sets up shop there).

Confessor Jiji offers the unique service of summoning the Shade of the player from wherever the player died in exchange for a Rancid Egg. This service is incredibly useful if a player dies in an area difficult to reach. However, players will still need to defeat the Shade to recover lost Geo and restore the Soul Meter.

Confessor Jiji is replaced by Steel Soul Jinn in Steel Soul Mode.

Cornifer (Dynamic Location)

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Cornifer is a wandering merchant (of sorts) in that he is exploring and mapping out all of Hallownest, and he will sell the maps for the game's various locations. He can typically be found humming off the beaten path in any given area, with a trail of dropped papers leading to him.

If an area has been mostly explored (or its area boss has been defeated), Cornifer will eventually leave the area. To purchase the map at that point, players should return to his wife Iselda's shop in Dirtmouth, where she will sell the unclaimed maps for areas the Knight has explored.

Iselda sells the area maps for a slight mark-up, so purchase them from Cornifer before he leaves an area to save a bit of Geo.

Item	Price
Map for Ancient Basin	112 Geo
Map for City of Tears	90 Geo
Map for Crystal Peak	112 Geo
Map for Deepnest	38 Geo
Map for Fog Canyon	150 Geo
Map for Forgotten Crossroads	30 Geo
Map for Fungal Wastes	75 Geo
Map for Greenpath	60 Geo
Map for Howling Cliffs	75 Geo
Map for Kingdom's Edge	112 Geo
Map for Queen's Gardens	150 Geo
Map for Royal Waterways	75 Geo

Cornifer does not sell a map for the Resting Grounds location himself, but Iselda will still sell the map.

After acquiring all the game's maps, Cornifer will permanently relocate to Iselda's shop in Dirtmouth.

Divine (Dirtmouth with The Grimme Troupe DLC)

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Divine arrives in Dirtmouth as part of The Grimm Troupe DLC and offers up the most expensive purchases in the game. She functions a bit differently than other merchants, however. Rather than selling items outright, she can be fed Fragile Charms, after which she will eventually request a specific amount of Geo (detailed on the table below). Once she has been fed the appropriate amount of Geo, she will produce the Unbreakable version of the previously Fragile Charm. Fragile Charms can be acquired from the merchant Leg Eater.

If/when the Grimm Troupe is banished, Divine will disappear with the rest of the Grimm Troupe, and she will leave any Fragile Charms she's been fed in her previous location. If the player defeats Nightmare King Grimm, Divine will remain until all three Fragile Charms are upgraded.

Unbreakable Charms	Description	Price
Upgrade Fragile Greed to Unbreakable Greed	Causes the bearer to find more Geo when defeating enemies.	9,000 Geo
Upgrade Fragile Heart to Unbreakable Heart	Increases the health of the bearer, allowing them to take more damage.	12,000 Geo
Upgrade Fragile Strength to Unbreakable Strength	Strengthens the bearer, increasing the damage they deal to enemies with their nail.	15,000 Geo

Once all the Fragile Charms have been upgraded, players should visit Leg Eater to show off the Unbreakable versions for a new interaction.

Iselda (Dirtmouth)

The Stationary pairing with Cornifer, his wife Iselda runs the shop in Dirtmouth, selling maps and mapping tools to make the player's journey a bit easier. Iselda's shop can be found next to the Stag Station of Dirtmouth. Iselda sells 13 Maps, two Mapping Tools, and 13 Map Pins, all of which are bought with Geo.

To gain access to the maps in Iselda's shop, players will need to explore an area and miss purchasing its map from Cornifer. After Cornifer leaves an area, the map will then be sold in Iselda's shop (for a slight mark-up).

Item	Description	Price
Maps
Ancient Basin	A map of the Ancient Basin, a land buried deep down at the bottom of the world.	150 Geo
City of Tears	A map of the City of Tears, capital of Hallownest. Does water really fall from above the city? It sounds beautiful...	120 Geo
Crystal Peak	A map of Crystal Peak, the huge shining mountain that looms behind Dirtmouth. My husband brought back some crystals from the mines along with the map of this area. What makes them shine so brightly?	150 Geo
Deepnest	A map of Deepnest, a dark and dangerous area at the bottom of the world. When my husband came back with a map he'd barely filled out I was annoyed, but then I saw how frightened he was! Poor thing.	50 Geo
Fog Canyon	A map of Fog Canyon, which connects Greenpath to the Fungal Wastes. The air is thick there, so Cornifer found it difficult to find his way. Well, more difficult than he usually does.	200 Geo
Forgotten Crossroads	A map of the Forgotten Crossroads, the area just below Dirtmouth. Cornifer dragged me down there once. It was an empty, lonely place but still quite impressive.	40 Geo
Fungal Wastes	A map of Fungal Wastes, an area choked with fungus beneath the Forgotten Crossroads. My husband brought some mushrooms back from there and tried to cook them. The stench was hideous!	100 Geo
Greenpath	A map of Greenpath, a verdant area of Hallownest close to the surface. Apparently the water there is deadly to the touch!	80 Geo
Howling Cliffs	A map of the Howling Cliffs, which look over Dirtmouth. Cornifer told me that the winds got so loud there he couldn't hear himself speak. Which begs the question...Why was he speaking to himself?	100 Geo
Kingdom's Edge	A map of Kingdom's Edge, all the way out at the end of the world. My husband...He travels to such distant places, while I stay here in town.	150 Geo
Resting Grounds	A map of the Resting Grounds, a sacred place not far from the Crossroads. Cornifer told me he found the area serene and calming, but it sounds a bit spooky to me. No thanks.	75 Geo
Royal Waterways	A map of the Royal Waterways, the pipes and chambers below the City of Tears. It sounds like Cornifer really enjoyed exploring the area, though he was damp and shivering when he returned.	100 Geo
Queen's Gardens	A map of the Queen's Gardens, a royal sanctuary close to Greenpath. Cornifer sometimes calls me his Queen...Usually only when I'm angry though.	200 Geo
Mapping Tools
Wayward Compass (Charm)	Whispers its location to the bearer whenever a map is open, allowing wanderers to pinpoint their current location.	220 Geo
Quill	When resting at a Bench or elsewhere, the quill can be used to update the map with newly discovered areas.	120 Geo
Map Pins
Vendor Pins	Use these pins to mark shopkeepers or any other interesting bugs you find on your travels. Every so often, you should pass by and see how they're doing. I'm sure they'd like that.	100 Geo
Stag Station Pins	These pins will mark any Stagway Stations you've visited. They must have been very lively places when the stags still travelled through them.	100 Geo
Bench Pins	These pins will mark benches and other rest spots on your map. Useful if you're exhausted and just need to find somewhere to sit!	100 Geo
Cocoon Pins	Have you seen those beautiful blue cocoons? I made these pins so you can keep track of them. The cocoons are pretty, but very delicate. Please be careful around them.	100 Geo
Hot Spring Pin	I designed these pins to keep track of the kingdom's hot springs. I haven't visited any myself... I wonder if Cornifer might take me sometime? I'm sure you'd make better use of these pins 'til then.	100 Geo
Whispering Root Pin	Cornifer has been telling me about these strange whispering roots he's been seeing. I made some pins so you can record their locations yourself.	150 Geo
Warrior's Grave Pin	Cornifer told me he's found some interesting looking graves and shrines in the depths. You can use these pins to mark down any interesting graves on your map. Go and pay your respects.	180 Geo
Tram Pin	Those trams sound like awfully advanced machines. Those ancient bugs must've been a clever lot. These pins should be perfect for recording a tram stop's location.	100 Geo
Scarab Marker	These markers are new additions to the shop. You can use them to mark interesting spots on your map! The colour is quite soothing, don't you think?	100 Geo
Shell Marker	These markers are new additions to the shop. You can use them to record interesting spots on your map! This colour could be useful to remind yourself of hard-won battles.	100 Geo
Gleaming Marker (Req: Mothwing Cloak)	These markers are new additions to the shop. You can use them to mark interesting spots on your map! The material I used for this colour is quite rare, so it costs a little more.	210 Geo
Token Marker (Req: Mothwing Cloak)	These markers are new additions to the shop. You can use them to mark interesting spots on your map! This understated colour makes me think of hunting underground for treasure...	100 Geo

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Leg Eater (Fungal Wastes)

Players that want to equip the best Charms in Hollow Knight will want to visit Leg Eater, who sells the Fragile Heart, Fragile Greed, and Fragile Strength Charms. Players can find Leg Eater in the Fungal Waste area, which is near the entrance to the Forgotten Crossroads.

These Fragile Charms aren't ordinary Charms since they'll break and become useless once the Knight dies. The good news is that Leg Eater can repair these Fragile Charms...for a price.

If the player is wearing the Defender's Crest Charm, Leg Eater will offer the player a 20% discount on repairs.

Item	Description	Price
Fragile Heart (Charm)	This is a precious thing. A beautiful charm. I made it for you! If you hold it you'll feel a lot healthier. If you're afraid of dying, you need this charm!	350 Geo (280 with Defender's Crest)
Fragile Greed (Charm)	Very, very, special and valuable charm! Do you want to find more Geo? Hold this charm and go hunting! Then bring any Geo you find back to me!	250 Geo (200 with Defender's Crest)
Fragile Strength (Charm)	You're weak, aren't you? You should give me Geo. If you do, I'll give you this charm I made. It will make you stronger. Your enemies, and everyone else, will fear you at last...	600 Geo (480 with Defender's Crest)
Fragile Heart (Repair)	It's broken now, and its power is sleeping. Very sad! Give me Geo, and I'll fix it.	200 Geo (160 with Defender's Crest)
Fragile Greed (Repair)	It's broken now, and its power is sleeping. Very sad! Give me Geo, and I'll fix it.	150 Geo (120 with Defender's Crest)
Fragile Strength (Repair)	It's broken now, and its power is sleeping. Very sad! Give me Geo, and I'll fix it.	350 Geo (280 with Defender's Crest)

For a late-game Geo sink, consider upgrading the Fragile Charms to their Unbreakable versions via Divine from The Grimm Troupe DLC.

Little Fool (Colosseum of Fools)

Many players struggle to farm enough Geo to upgrade their Knight and equipment, since there are limited areas to farm it effectively. The Colosseum of Fools is one of the best areas to farm Geo, but players must ensure they are prepared to face the Trials—they're not a walk in the park.

Players who want to start a Trial need to speak to Little Fool, who can be found at the top of the western chasm of Kingdom's Edge. Little Fool offers three trials for a set price of Geo, each offering a different difficulty level. His offerings stretch the 'merchant' moniker a bit, but he's well worth including here.

Trial	Price
Trial of the Warrior	100 Geo
Trial of the Conqueror	450 Geo
Trial of the Fool	800 Geo

Millibelle the Banker (Fog Canyon & City of Tears)

Also stretching the 'merchant' epithet, Millibelle acts as a way for the Knight to store up their Geo in a (relatively) safe way. Geo is the main currency of Hollow Knight, being primarily used to acquire gear and unlock certain features. But, once a player dies, they lose all of their Geo and cannot regain it unless they return to retrieve it (or pay Confessor Jiji a visit).

Players that want to avoid losing their Geo will want to visit Millibelle the Banker, since she can store up to 4,500 Geo from the player. Millibelle the Banker is initially found at Fog Canyon, but if a player deposits over 2,550 Geo, she'll disappear to the Pleasure House in City of Tears.

Nailsmith (City of Tears)

The nail is the default weapon the Knight uses to defeat enemies. Players start with the Old Nail, which only deals five Damage, but the Nailsmith can upgrade it to Pure Nail status to deal 21 points of damage per strike. As players can imagine, fully upgrading the nail is necessary to beat some of Hollow Knight's most challenging boss fights.

In order to fully upgrade the Knight's nail, players will need to track down Pale Ore hidden throughout Hallownest.

Players can find the Nailsmith in the far southwest corner of City of Tears in a tiny hut.

Upgrade	Damage	Price
Sharpened Nail	9	250 Geo
Channelled Nail	13	800 Geo and one Pale Ore
Coiled Nail	17	2,000 Geo and two Pale Ore
Pure Nail	21	4,000 Geo and three Pale Ore

Relic Seeker Lemm (City of Tears)

While exploring Hallownest, players will likely come across Relics (Wanderer's Journal, Hallownest Seal, King's Idol, and Arcane Egg). These Relics can be sold to Relic Seeker Lemm for a decent amount of Geo.

Lemm's shop can be found near the big fountain in City of Tears. After selling Relics to Lemm, he will share some brief information about the kingdom of Hallownest.

After defeating one of the three Dreamers, Relic Seeker Lemm will momentarily close his shop, but he will return to it once the player interacts with him near the big fountain in City of Tears.

Item	Description	Reward
Wanderer's Journal	These journals give us an interesting glimpse into the minds and hearts of those who lived before us. They're a common find, so I can't offer you too much for them.	200 Geo
Hallownest Seal	These ornate seals were the official symbols of the King and his Knights, and were treasured by those who carried them. The King and his Knights are long gone, but the seals still hold value as curiosities. I'll pay a modest price for them.	450 Geo
King's Idol	An icon of Hallownest's King, who was revered as both a god and a ruler. Made out of a mysterious white material, these are rare and very valuable. If you'll sell it to me, I'll pay a good price.	800 Geo
Arcane Egg	Ah! This seems like a simple egg, but it's actually a precious relic from before the birth of Hallownest! I'll pay you a small fortune for it. Please sell it to me!	1,200 Geo

If players are saving up for a big purchase, like an Unbreakable Charm, they should consider hoarding Relics and selling them when they're ready to make the big purchase.

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Sly (Forgotten Crossroads & Dirtmouth)

Sly's shop is the equivalent of a General Store, where he sells items that players will need throughout their journey through Hallownest. Sly can first be found at the bottom of the Forgotten Crossroads, but he later moves into a little shop in Dirtmouth.

Aside from the Simple Keys and Lumafly Lantern, Sly also sells Charms and Vessels. Players can unlock more items from his shop by presenting Sly with a Shopkeeper's Key found at Crystal Peak. Once players learn all three Nail Arts from the Nailmasters, they should return to Sly for a special surprise.

Item	Description	Price
Simple Key	Simply, a simple key. It will fit a variety of locks, which is useful if you like to poke around in places you don't belong.	950 Geo
Rancid Egg	I found this under the counter. Some creature must have laid it here while I was stuck down in the ruins. I suppose you could buy it? I won't miss its sour odour.	60 Geo
Lumafly Lantern	What's more important? A light to guide your way, or a friend who'll stay by your side? Why not both? Take this bright little fellow as your companion, and he'll light your way through the thickest darkness.	1,800 Geo
Gathering Swarm (Charm)	Do you find yourself leaving a lot of Geo behind as you hurry through the caverns? This charm will make sure that any loose change finds its way back to you.	300 Geo
Stalwart Shell (Charm)	Life in Hallownest can be tough, always taking hits and getting knocked around. This charm grants you more time to recover after taking damage. Useful if you need to escape from a tight spot.	200 Geo
Heavy Blow (Charm) (Req: Shopkeeper's Key)	You enjoy smacking about foes with that nail of yours, right? With this charm equipped, you'll be able to send them flying further with every hit!	350 Geo
Sprintmaster (Req: Shopkeeper's Key, The Grimm Troupe DLC)	You like it? It's a recent addition to my collection. Handsome thing, isn't it? Holding it lets you run around quickly and tirelessly, as though you were young again! Or, erm, so I'm told.	400 Geo
Elegant Key (Req: Shopkeeper's Key)	An explorer found this fancy key floating in the waterways of the city far below us. I've not cleaned it.	800 Geo
Mask Shard	This old thing? Merely a fragment of something larger. Still, maybe you can make some use of it.	150 Geo
Mask Shard	I found another of these. If you look closely, there's some nice engraving work on them. I suspect I undercharged last time, and this is the only one left. It's gonna cost you!	500 Geo
Mask Shard (Req: Shopkeeper's Key)	You're collecting these, aren't you? Well you're in luck, I found another in my storeroom. This is the last one though, so it's priced accordingly.	800 Geo
Mask Shard (Req: Shopkeeper's Key)	As it turns out, I do actually have one more of these shards left. Very last one! I feel bad charging you so much for the previous shards, especially because it means I have to charge even more for this one.	1,500 Geo
Vessel Fragment	A piece of a Soul Vessel. You know, those ghastly looking orb things? I don't really like the aura about it, but it's quite rare so I'll have to charge you a high price.	550 Geo
Vessel Fragment (Req: Shopkeeper's Key)	I dug out another of these. Turns out I had a complete set. If they didn't give me the creeps, I'd put the pieces together myself.	900 Geo

Steel Soul Jinn (Dirtmouth)

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Steel Soul Jinn is a unique NPC who only appears in Steel Soul Mode, a permadeath difficulty that is unlocked after beating the game. Steel Soul Jinn takes the place of Confessor Jiji on the outskirts of Dirtmouth. Since Confessor Jiji's service of retrieving the Knight's Shade after death would be a useless feature on Steel Soul Mode, Steel Soul Jinn will instead buy Rancid Eggs for 290–449 Geo.

Tuk (Royal Waterways)

Tuk is a scavenger of sorts lurking in a hidden room in Royal Waterways (northeast corner). Her inventory is limited, however; she only sells Rancid Eggs for 80–100 Geo. Since the only items that Confessor Jiji accepts as payment for summoning a player's lost Shade are Rancid Eggs, having several of them can be a lifesaver for a smooth playthrough. There are a variety of ways players can obtain Rancid Eggs, but buying them from Tuk is by far the quickest method. She will sell Rancid Eggs infinitely as long as the player doesn't have 80 on them; if they have 80 or more, Tuk refuses to sell more.

Tuk is not available in Steel Soul Mode as a merchant, but players should visit the location for a shocking discovery.

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