Frequently Asked Questions

Mina the Hollower was developed by Yacht Club Games, the independent game studio best known for creating the critically acclaimed Shovel Knight series. Yacht Club Games self-published the game across all platforms.

Mina the Hollower was released on May 29, 2026. The game launched simultaneously on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.

Mina the Hollower is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The game was released on all these platforms simultaneously on May 29, 2026.

Game length varies based on playstyle and exploration depth. A focused playthrough of the main content may take 15-20 hours. Thorough exploration with all secrets, upgrades, and optional content could extend to 30+ hours. New Game Plus modes (up to NG+7) provide additional replay value.

Mina the Hollower is rated E-10+ (Everyone 10 and up) by the ESRB. The game costs $20 USD and is available on Windows, Mac, Linux, Switch 2, Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

The burrow is Mina's signature ability that lets her travel underground. It serves multiple functions: dodging attacks with invincibility frames, traversing beneath obstacles, discovering hidden secrets, and launching pop-up aerial attacks that deal bonus damage. The burrow replaces traditional dodge rolls found in other action games.

Mina has a yellow Plasma bar that fills when attacking enemies. Once full, it converts into red health (actual HP recovery). This system rewards aggressive play - the more you attack, the more you heal. It is inspired by DOOM 2016's glory kill mechanic but works continuously through combat rather than requiring specific finishing moves.

Bones are the primary currency and experience points in Mina the Hollower. They are earned by defeating enemies and can be spent at Underlabs for permanent stat upgrades or used to purchase items from shops. Bones are lost upon death unless protected by a Spark, creating a risk-reward progression system similar to Souls games.

Underlabs are save points and upgrade hubs scattered throughout Tenebrous Isle. Resting at an Underlab saves progress and lets you spend Bones on permanent stat upgrades. However, resting also respawns all enemies in the world. Underlabs are essential for progression but require strategic timing.

Trinkets are equippable accessories that provide passive bonuses. You can equip up to 5 Trinkets simultaneously for build customization. Examples include Ferrying Wisp (floating), Prototype Spark (revive on death), Attack Multiplier (bonus damage), and Health Boost (increased HP). Different Trinket combinations suit different playstyles and situations.

Tenebrous Isle contains 7 distinct areas: Ossex (central hub town), Queensbury Crypt, Nox's Bayou, Septemburg, Bone Beach, Frozen Trainyard, and Astral Orrery. Each area has its own unique theme, enemies, and challenges.

Tenebrous Isle is the gothic, interconnected game world where Mina the Hollower takes place. It is a dark island divided into 7 distinct areas with unique themes. The island's lore involves stolen spark generators that Mina must recover, with various antagonists controlling different regions.

Spark Generators are massive machines designed by Mina to bring electricity and prosperity to Tenebrous Isle. There are 6 Spark Generators located throughout the dungeon areas, and repairing them is the main objective of the game. As Mina investigates, she discovers darker secrets about the generators' true purpose and the forces that seek to control them.

Thorne is a rebellious bat soldier who serves as the leader of the antagonistic forces on Tenebrous Isle. As the main antagonist, Thorne opposes Mina's efforts to repair the Spark Generators. The character has complex motivations that go beyond simple villainy, with promotional material suggesting a nuanced role in the story.

Yes, Mina the Hollower features New Game+ mode after completing the main story. Players can continue exploring with their progress carried over, and subsequent playthroughs offer unique difficulty scaling combinations. The game supports up to NG+7, providing significant replay value for players who want to experience the adventure with increased challenge.

Mina the Hollower offers extensive accessibility features unlocked from the start, making it one of the most inclusive games in its genre. Players can adjust speed, increase jump height, reduce damage taken, and modify various difficulty parameters. This allows players of all skill levels to experience the game's content without barriers.

Mina the Hollower has Metroidvania elements but is not a traditional Metroidvania. It features an interconnected world and non-linear exploration, but unlike Metroidvanias, there are no ability gates or required items to access areas. All 7 areas are accessible from the start, making it more of an open-world action RPG.

Yes, Mina the Hollower is fully non-linear. All 6 dungeon areas beyond Ossex can be tackled in any order with no ability locks or required sequence. If an area feels too difficult, you can leave and explore elsewhere, returning later with more upgrades and experience.

No, Mina the Hollower intentionally does not provide a detailed room-by-room map. This design choice makes secret discovery more challenging and rewarding. However, Underlabs can be outfitted with a rudimentary map that tracks collectibles by region. The IGN reviewer noted this significantly ups the challenge of finding secrets in a fun way.

The game has a clearly labeled point of no return before the final area. This allows you to complete 100% exploration and collect all items before proceeding to the ending. Additionally, your completion rate and discovered treasure carry over into New Game+, so you can continue hunting for secrets on subsequent playthroughs.

When spending Bones at an Underlab, you have four options: upgrade main weapon attack, upgrade defense, upgrade Sidearm attack, or store Bones in a "savings account." The savings account is impervious to death, meaning your stored Bones are completely safe even if you die. This provides a way to protect your progress without needing to spend Sparks.

The map is acquired by completing an escort quest. Enter the Hollower's Guild (right of Ossex's main gate, break boxes on the right side), talk to Muriel inside, then head south from Ossex with a Kear (key). Navigate through the burned town, open a yellow door marked "1" with a Plasma Vial, and rescue Rhene. Escort him back safely — he cannot burrow and can only jump 1 tile wide gaps. Once rescued, the map becomes available at the Guild and can later be upgraded to show a collectible checklist per region.

Three hidden Poppit shops are located around Ossex, marked by blue torches. They sell rare collectibles including Soul Fires and Kael Artifacts at low prices. Finding all three shops lets you meet Poppit, learn a dance (required for 100% completion), and unlock a manual fast-travel system using teleportation blocks. The shops are found by exploring gaps in railings, foundry areas, and cave networks around Ossex.

The most efficient early-game Bone farming route is at Knight's Rest in Mourner's Mile (east of Ossex). Use the Underlab reset mechanic: enter and leave an Underlab to respawn all enemies and breakable objects. A simple route involves smashing 3 Bone-filled boulders near the northern Underlab entrance repeatedly. An advanced route adds Armored Knight kills and extends to a second Underlab near Queensbury Crypt. The Deboning Wand trinket boosts Bone drops by ~50% but scatters them.

First, find and rescue Rhene from the southern outskirts building (she's captured by Thorne's forces). Heal her with a Plasma Vial, then escort her to the Hollowers' Guild. Once there, attack the vines 3 times to summon Drillhardt, who sells the map for 500 Bones. An enhanced version (500 Bones) tracks collectibles per area. The map can only be viewed in your Underlab.

Source: 163.com (NetEase) Player Guide

While the game is fully non-linear, Yacht Club Games recommends: Northeast (Queensbury Crypt) first for the Proto Spark trinket, then Southwest, Northwest, and finally Southeast. This order provides the smoothest difficulty curve.

Source: Yacht Club Games official recommendation

In the Septemburg area, you'll find children trapped in dungeons. Choosing not to rescue them has negative consequences later in the game. GameSpot editors who skipped this regretted it. It's highly recommended to take the time to save them.

Source: GameSpot Editorial, 163.com (NetEase) Player Guide

Mirrors throughout Tenebrous Isle are not just decorative — they form a connected teleportation network. Discovering and using mirrors can unlock shortcuts and hidden paths across the island.

Source: 163.com (NetEase) Player Guide

There are 9 hidden bosses in total. Their names and trigger conditions are now fully confirmed:

1. Midden — Queensbury Crypt, Ancestor Chamber (2 Plasma Vials to enter, provoke NPC to fight)

2. Maxi — Ossex ambush (return from right side after first dungeon; rewards Trinket Pouch)

3. Armand — Blacksmith quest line (Legovich's shop, fight on second purchase attempt)

4. Dookin — Find Ack and Dark NPCs, fight twice

5. Willis — Complete frog band reunion in Nox's Bayou

6. Mock Moon — Nox's Bayou Moonlit Path (hidden, via lily pads; rewards Iron Lung)

7. Dark Diracy — Dual Spark Slot door + escort Laksey

8. Mirren — Coltrane Peak, Frostbite Forest (abandoned train car)

9. Evra — Courtyard east side, 3 Plasma Vial door (mini dungeon)

10. Thalassion — Fishing collection line (catch key items to summon)

Sources: 18183.com, xiayx.com, 9game.cn (June 8-9, 2026)

Three categories of trinkets are recommended for early game: bone protection, healing stability, and error tolerance:

Grace Bell — Protects Bone coins on death (priority pickup)

Bravery Medal — Move while healing, no Plasma consumed when hit during heal

Steady Soles — Eliminates terrain movement penalties (Ossex fountain chest)

Flame Charm — Fire protection for Kindlewood/Molten Foundry (Western Wastes hidden room)

Trinket Pouch — Expands equip slots (defeat hidden boss Maxi early)

Source: xiayx.com Early Trinket Guide (June 8, 2026)

No free DLC is planned. Yacht Club Games confirmed in a June 2026 interview that Mina the Hollower will not receive any free DLC, citing lessons learned from Shovel Knight's crowdfunding overcommitment. The game launches as a complete package. Small optimization updates and a potential random mode may be added in future patches. A sequel is in conceptual stages.

Source: 9game.cn, 163.com YCG Interview (June 4-5, 2026)

The game features 17 main areas, approximately 28 total bosses (including 9 hidden bosses), and 60 trinkets to collect. There are 5 main weapons, 14 sidearms, and the game supports New Game Plus up to NG+7. Average completion time is 20-30 hours.

Source: 18183.com Full Area Guide (June 9, 2026)

Mina the Hollower features 5 primary weapons: Nightstar (chain mace), Whisper and Vesper (dual daggers), Blaststrike Maul (heavy hammer), Hollower's Shield (parry shield), and Battery Buster (ranged blaster). Three weapons are available from the start, while two are unlockable through exploration. Each weapon has unique movesets and upgrade paths.

There is no single best weapon - each excels in different situations. Nightstar offers range and crowd control. Whisper and Vesper provide fast attacks for Plasma generation. Blaststrike Maul grants invincibility frames on charged attacks. Hollower's Shield enables parries. Battery Buster offers ranged damage. The best weapon depends on your playstyle and the situation.

Each weapon has two possible upgrades. After acquiring a weapon, picking up another of the same type upgrades it. For example, the Nightstar upgrades to the Dread Mace, and the Blaststrike Maul upgrades to the Explosive Charge. Upgrades grant new abilities and enhanced movesets.

Yes, the Hollower's Shield has a durability system shown by visible cracks. If the shield takes too much damage, it can break during battle. Watch the cracks on your shield to manage its durability. The shield can bash (tap attack), block (hold attack), and parry (bash as you get hit).

For new players, prioritize Defense to at least level 4 first. The burrow mechanic takes time to master, and extra defense provides crucial survivability during the learning phase. After stabilizing defense, switch to Attack or Sidearm upgrades based on your preferred playstyle. Avoid converting all Bones to Bonestone early — the game's difficulty curve is front-loaded, and early upgrades matter more than safe storage.

The Sidearm Recoverer is an upgrade purchasable from Drillhardt at the Hollower's Guild. It prevents Sidearms from being lost upon death, which is a significant quality-of-life improvement. With this upgrade, Sidearms shift from disposable emergency tools to a sustainable combat resource worth investing Bones into.

To unlock dual sidearms, you need to purchase the Dual Sidearm License from the NPC Holden in Ossex's Bowery district (west side, above the Music Hall). The process works as follows:

1. Find Brandish in the Bowery district above the Music Hall in west Ossex.
2. Raise your Sidearms skill to Level 5 (this is the Sidearms stat specifically, not your overall level).
3. Talk to Brandish again -- he transforms into his alternate personality Holden.
4. Pay Holden 2,000 Bones to purchase the Dual Sidearm License.

Once unlocked, you can carry two different sidearms at once. Press E (keyboard) or RB/R2 (controller) to switch between them. Don't rush to Brandish early -- focus on leveling Sidearms naturally and saving up Bones first.

Source: 163.com (NetEase Games)

Mina the Hollower features 20+ boss encounters. The 6 dungeon bosses are: The Duchess of Queensbury, Nox Beast (Nox's Bayou), Maxi (Septemburg), Madd House + Miner Dwarf Boss (Bone Beach), Brain Boss (Frozen Trainyard), and Congulant (Astral Orrery). Thorne, the main antagonist, is fought 3 times throughout the story. Additional encounters include Tower Climb sequences, the Tentacle Boss, Rabbit Boss, Snow Mountain Bosses, Radiant Manor Bosses, and the Final Boss.

Since the game is fully non-linear, there is no designated first boss. You can challenge any dungeon boss in any order. The Duchess of Queensbury in Queensbury Crypt is one confirmed boss that players may encounter early if they choose that area first.

The Proto Spark is found in the Northeast dungeon (Queensbury Crypt). Help The Duke return to his coffin to receive it. It grants one free revival on death — your Sparks and Bones are preserved. It's considered one of the most useful trinkets in the game.

Source: Kakuchopurei Video, 163.com (NetEase) Player Guide

Found in a house south of Ossex. Don't enter through the front door — climb in through the chimney instead. It lets you carry 2 additional Plasma Vials, significantly improving early-game survivability.

Source: 163.com (NetEase) Player Guide

Defeat the hidden boss Maxi by entering Ossex from the right side after completing the Queensbury Crypt. The reward is a Trinket Pouch that expands your accessory slots.

Source: 163.com (NetEase) Player Guide, Kakuchopurei Video

There are 9 confirmed hidden bosses outside the main story. They include the Ancestor Chamber boss, Maxi, Armand (blacksmith), Darkin (random spawn), the Frog Escort event, and the Music Hall Shark Pirate series. Some have random spawn conditions or multi-step requirements.

Source: Kakuchopurei Video, 163.com (NetEase) Player Guide

All weapons can be purchased at Legovich's Smithy, the red building in central Ossex. The initial 3-weapon choice is a "false choice" — you can buy the other two starting weapons later. The Battery Buster and Guardian Casket (Hollower's Shield) are also sold here. First upgrade costs 2,000 Bones; all subsequent purchases cost 2,500 Bones each.

Source: 163.com Weapon Guide

The Guardian Beast Stone reduces damage taken but greatly reduces healing effectiveness. It's a high-risk, high-reward trinket best suited for experienced players who can dodge consistently. Find it by locating Elizabeth, then going past the nearby wall to find a chest.

Source: 3DM Game Guide

The Chain Capacitor increases damage with consecutive attacks without missing. Each successful hit raises the damage multiplier, but missing an attack resets the combo chain. It rewards sustained aggression and synergizes well with fast weapons. Obtain it by completing the car-breaking task for the Car Breaker at Jopp's small shop.

Source: 3DM Game Guide

Steady Soles lets Mina move normally on water, grass, stairs, and ice surfaces. It also provides anti-knockback and works even when falling into pits. Find it by opening a chest above the fountain in Ossex (confirmed June 10, 2026). This trinket is particularly useful for the moving lily pad platforming section in Nox's Bayou's Big Lagoon leading to the hidden boss Mock Moon.

Source: 3DM Game Guide, 163.com/NetEase Hidden Boss Guide (June 10, 2026)

Iron Lung extends the duration Mina can spend underground while burrowing. This enables longer-distance underground travel, more forgiving timing for burrow-based puzzles, and improved combat positioning. It is obtained after defeating the hidden boss Mock Moon in Nox's Bayou's Moonlit Path. Found in the screen after the boss fight room.

Source: 163.com/NetEase Hidden Boss Guide (June 10, 2026)

Mock Moon is located in Nox's Bayou's Moonlit Path, accessible via moving lily pads in Big Lagoon. From Big Lagoon, take the left path across the moving lily pads to a hidden tunnel. The Steady Soles trinket (Ossex fountain chest) eliminates water movement penalties for easier platforming. Before fighting, lower the rope at the bottom of Moonlit Path to create a shortcut back from Boat Bog Underlab. Attack/Defense level 5+ recommended.

Source: 163.com/NetEase Hidden Boss Guide (June 10, 2026)

The Valor Medal allows Mina to move slowly while healing and prevents Plasma loss when hit. This is extremely useful for maintaining healing progress during boss fights. Obtain it by completing Furr's quest on Ossex's main street.

Source: 3DM Game Guide

The Spark Catcher grants 1 extra Spark container, effectively giving Mina an additional life. It also restores lost Sparks when hitting enemies and makes scattered Sparks fly toward you. Purchase it from the Pingji Salon shop in Ossex.

Source: 3DM Game Guide

Fairy Helio summons a friendly fairy that heals Mina each time she takes damage. This provides passive healing during combat, significantly improving survivability. Buy it directly from the Poppit merchant at a stall in the Molten Foundry — no special quest required.

Source: cn486.com Guide

The Withered Leaf lets Mina become a silent statue when standing still while holding it. Moving cancels the effect. This is useful for avoiding detection by enemies and navigating dangerous areas safely. Obtain it by triggering a special event and then visiting a special location.

Source: 3DM Game Guide

While the game is fully non-linear, the community-recommended order is: 1) Queensbury Crypt (beginner-friendly, get Proton Spark revival trinket), 2) Backwaters + Nox's Bayou (practice burrow jumping), 3) Kindlewood + Septemburg (major difficulty jump, new enemy types), 4) Coltrane Peak via train (10000 Bones ticket, recommended before Bone Beach), 5) Bone Beach (requires upgraded stats), 6) Frozen Trainyard + Astral Orrery (final areas). This order follows the game's newspaper hints and ensures smooth difficulty progression.

Source: 163.com (NetEase) Area Guide

Tenebrous Isle has 7 mirrors that form a teleportation network to Astral Orrery. 6 mirrors require you to enter and stand still for a few seconds to teleport. The 7th is the Astral Orrery generator exit. The Radiant Manor mirror serves as the main entrance to Astral Orrery, but you must find and activate switches inside other mirrors to flip platforms and unlock the path to Mirror's End hub area.

Source: 163.com (NetEase) Fast Travel Guide

There are 282 total collectibles: 60 Trinkets, 7 Vial Pouches, 10 Health Roses, 5 Trinket Bags, 8 Joule Boxes, 3 Fishing Upgrades, 16 Fish, 50 Kears, 9 Underlab Equipment, 111 Bonestone Gems, and 3 Spark Containers. None are missable -- you can return to any area after finishing the game.

Source: 100pguides.com

In Septemburg, you encounter children trapped in a dungeon. If you don't save them, there are negative consequences. GameSpot editors who skipped this regretted it. It's recommended to take the time to search for and rescue them.

Source: 163.com (NetEase) Hidden Content Guide (citing GameSpot)

The fishing rod is found in the Backwaters area. From the second screen, take the path going right at the top right. You need a key to open the blocking path. A cutscene shows an NPC being eaten by a giant fish, after which you can pick up the rod. If lost, destroy candles near the Underlab entrance in the same area to get it back.

Source: 100pguides.com

The train at Coltrane Peak costs 10000 Bones to ride and provides fast travel to the snow area. It unlocks after completing a specific quest line in earlier areas. Once active, travel from the hub to the snow area takes under one minute. The train and mirror systems are separate fast travel networks.

Source: 163.com (NetEase) Fast Travel Guide

The game contains approximately 28 bosses and mini-bosses across all areas. This includes 6 main dungeon bosses (Duchess of Queensbury, Nox Beast, Maxi, Madd House + Miner Dwarf, Frozen Horror, Congulant), a tutorial boss (Nether Kraken), 9 hidden bosses, tower climb challenges, and various story bosses like the Carving Man.

While the game is fully non-linear, community guides recommend: 1) Queensbury Crypt (learn basics), 2) Backwater + Nox's Bayou (practice burrow jumping), 3) Kindlewood + Septemburg (high difficulty jump), 4) Coltrane Peak (costs 10,000 Bones train ticket — do this before Bone Beach), 5) Bone Beach (needs good stats), 6) Frozen Trainyard + Astral Orrery (late game).

Yacht Club Games has confirmed there will be no free DLC. The studio learned from Shovel Knight's crowdfunding commitments that spanned five years. Small optimization updates are planned, and a random mode may be added. A sequel is already in conceptual development.

Poppit shops are three hidden merchant locations around Ossex, marked by blue torches. The merchant Poppit (a puppet-like character) sells rare items including Soul Fires and Kael Artifacts at low prices. Finding Poppit himself unlocks a dance emote and a manual fast-travel system.

The Iron Steed is a bicycle with a lance attachment. It enables fast dashing and can jump over huge gaps to reach secret areas. It consumes Joules like other sidearms.

The hidden ending requires avoiding any action that gives Lionel reason to condemn Mina. Confirmed requirements (discovered by YouTuber ChickenSoup, reported by Polygon): do NOT defeat Mock Moon (optional mini-boss in Nox's Bayou), do NOT break any lamps or candles, use the train ONLY ONCE (for first Coltrane Peak visit), talk to the captain and take him with you, skip the orphanage ribbon-cutting, rescue all 3 children, activate the swamp generator, donate to all 7 beggars, sell one item to the pawn shop, and do NOT kick children's cans. This is one of the most restrictive hidden ending conditions in recent gaming history. [Source: Polygon, 17173.com, bilibili BV1QT7k6JEyc]

The game world consists of 17 main areas: Eastern Heath, Southern Outskirts, Nox's Bayou, Western Wilds, Knight's Rest, Path of Mourning, Queensbury Crypt, Backwaters, Mirror's End, Kindlewood, Septemburg, Coltrane Peak, Astral Orrery, Radiant Manor, Sandfalls, Bone Beach, and Ossex (town hub). Each area has unique terrain, enemies, collectibles, and hidden secrets. [Source: 18183.com, June 9 2026]

There are 9 hidden bosses in total: Midden (Queensbury Crypt Ancestor Chamber), Maxi (Ossex ambush after first dungeon), Armand (blacksmith quest line), Dookin (find Ack and Dark, fight twice), Willis (frog band reunion), Dark Diracy (dual spark slot door + escort Laksey), Mirren (Coltrane Peak Frostbite Forest abandoned train car), Evra (courtyard east side, 3 Plasma Vial door mini dungeon), and Thalassion (fishing collection line). [Source: 18183.com, xiayx.com, 9game.cn]

There are exactly 15 different Sidearms in Mina the Hollower, each with a unique Joule cost ranging from 1 to 5. They are: Hollower's Rocks (1), Fog Thrower (1), Fishing Rod (2), Gyro Dagger (2), Angler's Raft (3), Beckoning Collar (3), Deflector Parasol (3), Gnawing Ghosts (3), Mist Jar (3), Recall Disc (3), Volt Hatchet (3), Bounding Bombs (4), Driver Drill (4), Iron Steed (4), Dynamo Lantern (5). Sidearms are found by breaking objects throughout the world and are lost upon death.

Source: minathehollower.wiki.gg

Yes! The Nether Kraken, the tutorial boss that appears to be an unwinnable story encounter, can actually be defeated on a first playthrough with starting equipment. Players discovered this within 48 hours of the game's launch on May 28, 2026. It requires precise timing and mastery of the burrow mechanic, but no New Game+ or upgraded equipment is needed.

Source: 163.com/NetEase, June 13, 2026

The official Mina the Hollower Wiki categorizes enemies into three tiers: Bosses (Evra the Undying, Nox's Beast, The Duchess of Queensbury), Mini-bosses (Hulk Trooper), and Basic Enemies (Brittle Beak, Gooper, and more being documented). The wiki is actively expanding with new enemy pages.

Source: minathehollower.wiki.gg

Mina the Hollower features an impressive 177 assist options in the settings menu. These include standard modifiers like infinite HP, one-hit kills, and jump height adjustments, as well as more unusual options like screen rotation, world speed adjustment, and individual enemy speed tuning. Some modifiers disable trophies/achievements. This is one of the most comprehensive assist systems in modern gaming. [Source: gcores.com review, 100pguides.com, June 2026]

The Primordial Spark (also called Prototype Spark) is obtained after repairing the Spark Generator in Queensbury Crypt. It acts as a second life — when Mina dies, she automatically revives with full health. The effect resets each time she reaches a hideout/burrow point. This is considered one of the best trinkets in the game and is recommended for all players. [Source: 7xz.com guide, gcores.com review, 18183.com, June 2026]

To access the Astral Orrery, you must find and enter every mirror throughout Tenebrous Isle. Each mirror contains a switch that flips platforms, creating a path to the Mirror's End hub. Only after activating all mirror switches can you fully unlock the Astral Orrery, where one of the six Spark Generators is located. The Radiant Manor mirror serves as the main entrance. Stand still inside mirrors for a few seconds to trigger teleportation. [Source: 7xz.com guide, 163.com, June 2026]

There are 7 beggars throughout Ossex. Giving them Bones provides valuable hints, directions, and puzzle solutions. Donating to all 7 beggars is required for the hidden ending. Some beggars reveal solutions to puzzles that help progression. It's recommended to give Bones to every beggar you encounter. [Source: 7xz.com guide, gcores.com review, June 2026]

The World Map is obtained by completing an escort quest: 1) Enter the Hollowers' Guild (right of Ossex's main gate, break boxes on the right side), 2) Talk to Muriel inside, 3) Head south from Ossex with a Kear (key), 4) Navigate through the burned town and open the yellow door marked "1" with a Plasma Vial, 5) Rescue Rhene and escort her back (she cannot burrow and panics when hit), 6) Attack vines 3 times to summon Drillhardt, 7) Buy the map for 500 Bones. An enhanced version for another 500 Bones tracks collectibles per area. The map can only be viewed in your Underlab. [Source: 163.com, 7xz.com, June 2026]

The Battery Buster (also called Battery Blaster) is highly recommended for beginners. While it functions as a melee weapon normally, it can switch to ranged mode to clear enemies from a safe distance. Its "full clip burst" ability deals high damage and allows healing from a safe distance. The gcores.com community review specifically recommends this weapon for boss fights. [Source: gcores.com review, 7xz.com guide, June 2026]

There are 60 trinkets in Mina the Hollower (some sources say 69, but 60 is the confirmed number from official sources). They are obtained through three main methods: 1) Exploration — find hidden rooms behind breakable walls, 2) Defeating enemies/bosses — some trinkets drop from specific foes, 3) Merchant purchase — buy from shops using Bones. The 18183.com guide confirms that most trinkets can be obtained without ability restrictions, making collection relatively straightforward. [Source: 18183.com guide, official wiki, June 2026]