Having a companion next to you can make the inhospitable world of Hollow Knight a less lonely place. Minions were brought up often as well, deserving their own category. This last argument could also explain people’s divided opinions on Dashmaster as a charm, since it also modifies dash length and frequency, besides adding downwards dashes. As people pointed out, the extra damage can be tempting to use, even considered broken for some bosses, but others have trouble adjusting to the way it affects the dash’s length. The charm has more than proved its popularity, though, being the 5th most used charm in the combat category, rising as an unexpected contender against other, more universally loved, charms. One thing we noticed upon first seeing the results was the repeated mention of Sharp Shadow as an underrated or unpopular charm, mentioned both by people who loved it or hated it (and there were many of both sides). Lifeblood charms in general seem disliked, someone mentioning they only acquire them for completion purposes, but even they have some supporters. The charms that stood out to us while reading were Sharp Shadow, Steady Body, and Flukenest… though that last one has more avid haters than likers. Some charms have created a lot of controversy, causing division among the responders, with comments ranging from useless to overpowered.

Several ratings have been created by speedrunners and other content creators, but today, the average player gets to spill the truth and show us their unpopular opinions. No two players are the same, and while numbers can tell us a lot about the community as a whole, it’s nice to hear what makes people stand out.

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