How to Play the Knight in Dungeons & Dragons (Hollow Knight Build for D&D 5e)

Today we're building the Knight from Hollow Knight for Dungeons & Dragons! How does everyone's favorite bug fair in the world of D&D 5e? Only one way to find out.
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[@BlainesMagmar]

The knight is by far my most wanted smash character

[@tulokthebarbrarian2033]

Same. Can you imagine a longnail fair?

[@phantafalconpunch]

Sora would like to know your location

[@thecuter0]

Shantae already knows where you live

[@agarnes100]

@@phantafalconpunch Mine is Travis Touchdown, but the Knight is a close second

[@DraconSteel]

Geno would be great

[@majickman]

The Knight is definitely mute ("no voice to cry suffering"). I like to imagine he just points his nail at what he wants to buy.

[@madengineerkyouma]

That sounds adorable

[@AzraelMight]

The Knight(or Ghost) is truly made of void and represents it unlike the hollow knight who wasn’t

[@Dctr-mg8km]

Justin Clark Well, all the knights were made the same way. The Hollow Knight was just the first to escape the Abyss, proving they were the strongest. The reason the Hollow Knight got corrupted was because the White King cared for them and raised them. It filled the Hollow Knight with a little love, making them no longer hollow, and therefore susceptible to the Infection.

[@quinntessentialskill7414]

honestly, I kinda doubt the knight is a pure vessel. he sits with quirrel, as well as other characters, which he has no reason to do.

[@_asleep9164]

@@quinntessentialskill7414 you don't need to talk with them

[@aghitsaplane4262]

"Alright,so you've literally got God on the ropes here,he's got literally 1 hp.What do you do now?" "I become god and beat him to death" "Wha-" *"I become god"*

[@thomastakesatollforthedark2231]

Otherworldly form in a nutshell

[@pocketsizedviking4555]

Embrace the void be like

[@hexagonalchaos]

Ascend with gorb, hail the great mind!

[@JaelinBezel]

Okay you beat yourself to death

[@yusheitslv100]

Embrace the Void in a nutshell.

[@ixelhaine]

"I think that's the furthest I've ever stretched for a weakness." Nah, remember She-Ra when you pointed out that one of her saving throws was "only a +3"?

[@shadowmetroid18]

As cool as Hornet is for a build, I think it would do her justice to wait until Silksong comes out.

[@ericmendesspada8960]

Or do two hornet builds

[@frostwolvern9639]

Okay so never do Hornet

[@joesmith3639]

I think the pure vessel would be a cool build

[@TheJoker-qo4fg]

Do you still believe it?

[@avessel4090]

@@TheJoker-qo4fg yes ,they do, and so do i

[@kevinhedgeus1909]

I was scared when you said eldritch blast was going to be used. Thank the algorithm that true strike was there to keep the build viable.

[@grantbaugh2773]

Same. I couldn't believe he was adding such a useless spell. With true strike I guess it's viable

[@firebladeentertainment5739]

am im in the wrong timeline? cause last time i checked Eldritch blast was a good cantrip and True strike just a situational gimmick since attacking instead of wasting your action on it usually is better overall since you still roll 2 dices for attacks but you can actually hit twice instead of once with true strike, both taking 2 turns unless you have something that allows you to do more than 1 action per turn.

[@tastyfren3762]

@Fireblade Entertainment r/woooosh

[@firebladeentertainment5739]

@@tastyfren3762 for info, i never watched this guys content till i saw this vid in my recommended

[@grantbaugh2773]

@@firebladeentertainment5739 it's a common joke he makes. He one time included true strike in a build and a lot of people whined in the comments about it being useless, so now if he includes it he acts as though it's the greatest spell ever.

[@robisnon1236]

To be honest, with all the divine spells, and the intimidation proficiency, this feels like a Pure Vessel build. Which is really cool.

[@thomastakesatollforthedark2231]

Isn't that what The Knight is?

[@robisnon1236]

@@thomastakesatollforthedark2231 As in the boss in Godhome. The uncorrupted version of the hollow knight.

[@thomastakesatollforthedark2231]

@@robisnon1236 ohhh yeah I never got far into Godhome cause I'm bad at the game

[@ltphantomknight8942]

@@thomastakesatollforthedark2231 don't feel bad Im bad at it too

[@dragonearth5456]

I get more Paladin feels from Pure Vessel. He is a much bigger and beefier fighter with the holy magic.

[@friedrin999]

"Ive never had to heal because im so good at the game" *me looking at him healing in the backround* your secret is safe with me...

[@twilightsanity]

I have been dreaming of some hollow knight builds... Can't wait for hollow knight from hollow knight! Not the knight from hollow knight who is right here who fights the hollow knight. You know. The one from hollow knight. I'll stop talking now.

[@Glamurina]

You've certainly filled the *void* in my heart with this build.

[@nekrouni8497]

I am no longer *hollow* because of this video

[@manyplural4265]

Ha! That’s like a joke!

[@sambrooks8461]

I can imagine you saying this whilst putting on some epic *shades* lol

[@hexagonalchaos]

That is a *pun* derful comment

[@sarahhall7474]

Back into the abyss

[@jordanarnold6783]

I've been scanning the comments, and still could have missed it here, but... did no one else notice one of your sickest and slickest gags ever with the goals of "Darkness" and "No Parents"? But damn, I fell out of my chair laughing at that.

[@tulokthebarbrarian2033]

I thought it was too obscure!

[@ipsumquaerere6927]

I love these jokes! Tuloks videos are always a sweet tiramisu of gags, jokes and refrences.

[@HouseLyrander]

Mind explaining that gag with the Goals? And while you're at it, what that "ableism" thing was about?

[@slugcat6226]

The ableism joke is a reference to your character, the Knight, killing the Hollow Knight, who is essentially the Knight’s brother

[@HouseLyrander]

@@slugcat6226 Sorry, but I don't see what that would have to do with either the Goals gag, or with the "ableism" thing brought up with True Strike

[@cheesedaddysupreme5201]

I would genuinely LOVE a Zote build. Flawless character, so many layers to him. In this moment, he is transcendent.

[@mistersaurus_]

zote is just a drunken master way monk. Change my mind.

[@robisnon1236]

A quirrel build would be great. That way he could live forever on our character sheets...

[@pyrusinc]

Or a Tiso build! ....until you get squashed by an oversized maggot...

[@davidfarnham5623]

He already lives forever in our hearts. I love that pillbug.

[@thomastakesatollforthedark2231]

Hmm. Didn't know the blue lake was made of tears

[@davidfarnham5623]

@@thomastakesatollforthedark2231 Yes, my tears.

[@zerogamingskillz9787]

I’m commenting before I’ve watched. I play my version of The Knight in my brothers campaign. I went for a Hollow One Ghostwise Halfling, and I’m a Echo Knight fighter. My intentions were the shades “fighting” with me. And then I could just say MAHA BA to people but talk telepathically to my party. Editing this about midway through the video. IM LOVING THIS BUILD!! I might have focused on something different for my Knight but I’m loving how this is coming together!!

[@vernonhampton5863]

Many roads to Rome.

[@thomastakesatollforthedark2231]

@@vernonhampton5863 ALL lead to rome

[@marcuswilliams3714]

*Higher beings, these words are for you alone.* You have done our kind a great service, throughout the years. We wish of you joy, profit, and contentment in equal measure. Continue your efforts. Know that you are on the right path.

[@bananudoscomnutela8905]

If you play this build you're legally obligated to refer to "GP" as "Geo Pieces".

[@nickmalachai2227]

6:41 "You're the only one who's getting things done" Hornet is literally right there.

[@mason-.]

Bugs? Wow. Know what bugs me? That there's no Anderson Cooper build yet! What if that changed? That'd be neat.

[@tulokthebarbrarian2033]

Why would you search for Anderson Cooper, when you could SEARCH FOR THE AVATAR AND RESTORE YOUR HONOR.

[@guyvingelli9046]

I’ve been waiting for Zuko. Fire is way more common for spells than earth.

[@rustythebard]

Omg Omg Zuko!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so excited!!!!!!! Edit: wait.... this is so obvious, it’s suspiciously obvious.....maybe it’s a different build....😔

[@doctordisco5814]

@@rustythebard maybe iroh? If he goes zuko I hope he uses pyromancy sorcerer

[@rustythebard]

Doctor Disco same, that or maybe draconic ancestry..? In all honesty, he could even go sun soul monk, seeing as he refined his technique to come not from rage but from his inner fire.

[@christopherbacon1077]

Gandalf: Aasimar because as a Maia he's literally an angel. What he's not is a wizard because he doesn't get his powers from study but because again, he's an angel so Divine Soul Sorcerer with maybe some Light Domain Cleric thrown in because things like his restoration of Théoden have a clericy feel to them. Also a feat that lets him wield Glamdring. *I* believe you watch everything? You know what I think you *should* watch? That's right, the _Star Trek_ franchise.

[@goodberry4825]

**The** Hollow Knight from Hollow Knight, as in the boss, The Hollow Knight, could be really cool to see. They'd probably be like an Oath of the Crown Paladin and we'll just ignore Divine Health from level 3 because the Infection basically isn't illness it's more like a weird curse? Perhaps.

[@patrickgeorge3413]

I mean, the infection does stem from the Radiance and disappear when it’s dead, so curse seems fitting to me. Plus, it definitely fits the theme of the noble knight cursed to fight for evil

[@dartdevious561]

Just realized a funny thing about this build: the Knight, a mostly melee fighter, relies on pew pew ranged attacks in this build.

[@dank_smirk2ndchannel200]

8:10 you mentioned that mixing warlock and sorcerer spell slots might be an issue due to the two different recharge rates. However it appears as though you haven’t realized that you have made the Knight into a coffeelock. I don’t think that the two different spell slots are really gonna be too much of an issue because of that.

[@korbytheorby6151]

So how long were you waiting for that "Fluke" joke?

[@alphaxtitania5597]

The top three builds I want to see and characters I want in Smash are, both in the same order, 3: Ori(Ori and the Blind Forest/Will of the Wisps), 2: the Knight(yay!), and 1: Shantae. And out of those three, the Knight is the ONLY one that I wasn't sure on how I would build them myself, so I'm REALLY happy about this video!

[@Lemon_Man600]

-calls eldritch blast terrible -“thankfully we have true strike”

[@joshuamertins7309]

Yeah, I don't really get that. Is there an inside joke I'm missing?

[@kamencraftbrasil4367]

@@joshuamertins7309 someone explained in another comment that one build used true strike and a lot of people whined in the comments, so now whenever he uses true strike in a build he acts like it is the greatest thing ever, eldritch blast is just the polar opposite.

[@phantafalconpunch]

So excited for the master chief build. I'm assuming Fighter (I would say champion for his "I'm good at everything") and Artificer (for his different gadgets, if the Armorer is made official in Tasha's Cauldron of Everything then use that, if not then Artillerist.) Instead of Fighter you COULD do paladin (oath of watchers for alien being hunting) reflavoring Smites as hits from an energy sword or grav hammer

[@rodar4826]

13:47 I'm so glad I rewatched that to find out he said "hit die"

[@griffinwetzel3059]

i absolutely hunger for an incredibles, one piece, or adventure time build

[@siorusloxton74]

Devil fruit stuff would be pretty cool

[@Darksnowman13]

TULOK SENPAIN HAS BLESSED US WITH THE SINGLE GREATEST VIDEO EVER CREATED!!! I GOT MY VESSEL!!! AND HE DIDNT MAKE IT ZOTE!!!!!!

[@beepboprobotsnot3748]

Kalashtar abilities work weirdly well for a vessel... This is a great build! Although, I think dumping Intelligence makes more sense, and the Mobile feat can help for switching between nail strikes and eldritch blasts. I want this guy in smash too.

[@friedrin999]

:DDD ive wanted this build for a while so im excited for this video. Also the intro killed me. Im undead now.

[@biancabrooks280]

I love True Strike, if only cuz it give Tulok the chance to say whatever he fucking wants to the trolls

[@Illusionofman]

I have finally been able to watch all of your vids, and I would like to say thank you for the hours of ideas, puns, humor, and creativity. I throughly enjoyed each one. A true strike of genius! Stroke. I meant to say stroke.

[@masonwerner9841]

Ay I was looking for a tulok video to watch while I work, love the videos thanks for the content

[@pyrusinc]

*Heck yeah, a Hollow Knight episode!* I'd love to see more, maybe some of the bosses? Most of the vessels are pretty similar, THK/PV is just the Knight except tanky and big and Lost Kin isn't all that well known, so maybe a Hornet video? Everyone loves her and she's getting her own game """soon""" so she's topical. Alternative a Grimm or Zote video might be neat? Grimm is basically part of a warlock pact anyway since he lives in perpetual service to and draws power from the NIghtmare Heart. Zote is... Zote. Lotsa Grey Prince shenanigans to be had

[@samsmith3878]

Two other ways to build The Knight If your DM allows UA, Twilight cleric/Kensei Monk, to represent the whole darkness thing, as well as the Knights training under the Nail Masters (Plus the god skill) If without UA, Oath of the Crown paladin (Flavor it as the power of a god king rather than a direct oath to a king), And warlock or Devine Soul sorcerer depending on your preference.

[@Nicknock-rw4go]

Scimitar over a rapier for a nail stand in seems about right but for Hornet's needle a rapier would be a perfect stand in, at least in my opinion

[@smthcrptc]

I'm here for the spiteful true strike love. Also, I honestly don't know why true strike even gets the hate it does. Sure, it's not really good for full casters apart from sorcerers, but for an eldritch knight where you're able to attack as a bonus action whenever you cast a cantrip? Really good cantrip.

[@OrangeyChocolate]

But True Strike’s effect doesn’t proc until the turn after you cast it, and you have to maintain concentration until then. That’s why it’s considered to be so bad.

[@smthcrptc]

@@OrangeyChocolate oh shoot i completely missed that bit. I thought it was just on your next attack. Yeah, nevermind, RAW it's pretty bad. But also I still appreciate spitefully including it

[@DreamingFool9189]

Fun fact, the Theros book did add the Athlete background which does give you Athletics and Acrobatics. I mean sure you don't see the Knight performing at the Olympics but its something

[@baitposter]

A Radiance build would be neat Hornet needs to wait for Silksong

[@animefan3794]

I am really glad “Detect Thoughts” was part of this build, because it lets me get multiple people’s opinion on a thought I’ve had on the spell. So, without saving throw or attack roll, you can read surface thoughts, aka what they are actively thinking at that moment. Thoughts like “I’m going to tell lie X”, “I’ll slash horizontally to gut them”, “I’ll explode my fireball at point y”, or “this Eldritch Blast will hit them in the kneecap”. Realistically then, when you’re privy to all their thoughts in the midst of battle, shouldn’t detect thoughts give you advantage on your attacks and save, while they have disadvantage on attacks against you. Even if it’s just in a one-on-one sense, it seems to me like the spell should work that way.

[@runedoom]

Agreed

[@OrangeyChocolate]

No. The way you describe it, you would be gaining the effects of Foresight, a 9th level spell, on top of being able to read a target’s mind and detect the presence of invisible, thinking creatures. That’s way too much.

[@animefan3794]

Orangey congratulations on understanding why knowing anything a person is currently thinking is really overpowered during combat. That’s part of why I wanted to discuss this with people, because it comes across as WOTC really didn’t think through how the spell would work in a practical setting. There’s a manga, Spy x Family, about a little girl who can read minds. First day playing dodgeball and basically nobody can hit her because she know how they’re going to throw it and therefore exactly how to move to dodge. “I’ll aim for her feet” *dodged* “how did she know to jump the moment I threw it?! Fine, then her right arm!” *dodged* “I’LL THROW IT SO IT HITS HER AS SHE’S DODGING!” *stands still* “HOW IS SHE DOING THIS!?”. Only reason she loses is because her secret assassin mom taught her the worst method to throw a ball ever, and in her embarrassment at spiking the ball instead of throwing it, she doesn’t act in time to dodge.

[@gingerb0i622]

Watching this video before finishing hollow knight was cool because I really enjoyed the build. Watching this video after finishing hollow knight was really cool because you did a really good job of recreating this little dude.

[@patrikrathousky5791]

A build a never knew, I wanted Thanks Tulok!

[@ianhammock4564]

I really love the reflavoring of the Knight as a holy souly Kalashtar. I've loved their build since Eberon came out, and they became my favorite species after I saw the GOAT Kalashtar, Pete the Plug.

[@AJsVideos187]

I’d love a bug man race in DnD. If you can have a fish with legs you can have a big bug. A big beautiful sentient bug man, bugs are cool

[@runedoom]

But not as cool as pistol shrimp. Imagine shrimpkin and crabkin.

[@francescav9046]

Another great video! Hollow Knight is one of my favorite game! I would love to see you do Grimm next, my favorite boss :)

[@folmhaigh039]

2:45 all the knights are indeed completely mute, "No voice to cry suffering", they were made with that (and other) purposes in mind. 5:54 because the spiders dont use tools to climb, there is nothing for the knight to collect to gain that ability, and mantis loose that ability with age, so they made a tool for it

[@hiimluca4345]

*I've been waiting for this!*

[@nullvoid4063]

Nice work Tulok. I wasn’t expecting kalashtar, but it does fit surprisingly well. I would like to request a Gandolf and a predator build. I think both those would be cool.

[@Zarsla]

Sorlock are always fun. Also Divine Soul Sorcerer + Hexblade Warlock. Nice.

[@aikoetsuko7947]

I would love to see the other types of ememies get there own build like hornet, broken vessel, the mantis, and grim.

[@dextervepps8794]

Love the build, but I think you could've squeezed in the leaving a shade thing if you went to 6 with hexblade. Sure, it leaves a specter when something else dies and not you, but it's really close.

[@Idiotvera]

What if they were half-orc, best bug edition Pros: boosts to strength and con, plus relentless endurance give a glass cannon some extra staying power. Plus darkvision for a free lantern. Plus half-orcs are hot. Plus plus half-orcs are my fave and hollow knight is my fave game, extra bonus. Cons: without the Kalashtar bonuses, you're vulnerable to dream nails. Verdict: half-orcs are hot, Hornet would want you to play a half-orc knight

[@bradleyprimeau8663]

Can't argue with that logic

[@goodberry4825]

The fucking. Fluke joke. Really good.

[@justanaveragebuzzsaw]

Love the build, hope I'll find a dnd party to test it out one day

[@siamath9954]

Aaaaah, I've been thinking about this for so long, why haven't I seen this video? I'm sure I went through the entire backlog at some point!

[@thatonecrimsonecho]

Whenever Silksong comes out, I suggest trying out Hornet as a playable character; given what we’ve seen so far in terms of movement, dialogue, and even the crafted tools she has

[@bastianpiandersen758]

"Eldritch Blast is a bad spell" (Warlocks would like to know your locasion)

[@rithm1280]

If you look all of the nails in Hallow Knight are actually sharpened on the sides. This means they actually look more like swords. After upgrading your nail for the first time, you can look in your inventory and see this for yourself.

[@Sharkakaka]

I wasn't expecting this, it was a surprise but a welcome one to be sure

[@18DSull]

Why is everyone mean to Tulok, all of these videos are not only fun and entertaining but the characters are always super well built. If you don't like their builds then go start your own Channel and build it yourself

[@keithgawain3614]

Huh...I expected a Tiefling or Aasimar because of the Knight's connection to Higher Beings and god and Void and all that, but Kalashtar fits nicely. Excellent build as always, my Barbrarian friend

[@sabliath9148]

Simic Hybrid could work too, after all The Vessels were created through experimentation and blending the traits of different creatures.

[@AquaBoogie523]

Great vid as usual. I have no idea what I just watch but I have wanted to see a non-human build. Now let's see a King Shark build!!!

[@mighty6087]

The whole video is just this guy nerding out and I love it

[@weirdguy1495]

Episode #193 of the Fire Emblem stats: The Knight. The Knight is great with lances, swords (since the needle’s both), and faith. They’re bad at riding and flight because they’re smol as well as authority since they're a solo character. They have great attack, Magic, and dexterity but both defenses are doodoo.

[@fishyfishyfishy500akabs8]

is constitution bad as well?

[@weirdguy1495]

@@fishyfishyfishy500akabs8 Constitution isn't a stat in Fire Emblem.

[@fishyfishyfishy500akabs8]

@@weirdguy1495 it is, it determines the weight of weapon you can use before losing speed (dexterity) in combat. It's in the older games like Blazing blade. For example a Steel axe has 15 weight, and a fighter wielding it has 13 consitution and 13 speed, since the weight is larger than the constitution by 2 points, the Fighters speed is effectively decreased by 2 points, resting at an uncomfortably low 11 speed.

[@michaelpage1288]

@@fishyfishyfishy500akabs8 I don't remember because I only played it a little bit, but I believe CON was removed from 3 houses. Given he mentioned authority and if my memory is correct, I'd imagine Weird Guy wasn't even thinking of it.

[@fishyfishyfishy500akabs8]

@@michaelpage1288 makes sense, especially since con was a kinda detrimental stat, the slow units tended to have high con and always but poor speed, and some of the fast units tend to have stupid low con, to the point where they get doubled if they try wielding anything heavy. Also it made Nosferatu in Blazing blade a joke because you'd get doubled and lose the health you recovered

[@dartdevious561]

I think I've been asking for this since I found this channel

[@levferno483]

This got me doing a hollow knight play through and waiting for the next campaign that I can make this build in.

[@ikanlol]

The Master Chief video is going to open with Tulok saying, "Psych! I already had this episode written, shot, and edited when that Hollow Knight episode aired."

[@antoniosandoval7680]

I really want to see the Hollow Knight ahh man iv been trying to find a build like this or even a video like this for so long.

[@FantasyApprentice]

amazing video as always, this was super fun to see. Sorry if I'm asking for something silly, can you make a how to play Long John Silver from Treasure Island in D&D video? He's a character in that book and many movies, he's a pirate or Swashbuckler / Rogue type

[@nbeutler1134]

Omg yes I’ve been waiting for this one

[@LordPyro25]

If the Knight was in Smash Bros Ultimate I would go out and buy a Nintendo Switch to play it. I love Hollow Knight and Little Ghost that much, they are an adorable little badass. (Also don’t worry Tulok, you weren’t the only one fooled by Millibelle and those weird guys in Deepnest. And yes the game is really dang hard)

[@MRminedog32]

i absolutely love this build video and would super love a hornet build!

[@spbslinky7381]

Another great d&d build, love these videos. Would love to see a Doctor Doom character.

[@Reubenaut]

Alright here's my idea for A hornet build based on her abilities from Hollow Knight and some from silksong trailers we have now as of mid June 2022 Stats: Being a nimble jumper and throwing your weapon we'll go in order DEX, WIS for being able to survive in deepnest and wisdom of the Wyrm, CON you can take a lot of hits and still stand, CHA (13 multi class) you have the presence of powerful beings, Int you are one who thinks in a land of those who don't anymore, STR don't need for anything maybe keep at 10. Put +2 DEX and +1 to STR if 9 to be 10. Race: Thri-Kreen Big bug person with 4 arms Hornet does have extra arms but hides them under her cloak. She also speaks telepathically like the night for she has no seen mouth. Monster creature type being born from "the beast" and a god being like the Wyrm, Carapace armor for being a bug and having good defense. Background: Haunted one choose Arcana, and religion for knowledge of the gods and being taught by weavers and the king. you also choose 2 planer languages, choose deep-speech (duh) and celestial for being god born. also you get a monster hunter pack. 1st level: Monk(1) you don't where armor so unarmored defense, martial arts are ok, for Skills (acrobatics and history) 2nd lv: monk(2) Ki we want step of the wind for movement and double jump distance for mad hops also dedicated weapon for rapier as monk weapon, also more movement speed, 3rd Level: Monk(3) Kensei choose rapier and Darts (as seen in Silksong) you get agile parry to block the knights attacks, kensei shot to boots dart damage, and way of the brush the power of the gods due to being born of a god giving calligraphy proficiency. 4th lv: Monk (4) deflect missile not really in character, Ki-fuled attack not in character, take the Defensive duelist feat for even more perfect pary to block the knights attacks, slow fall to land after jumping high with no damage, Quickened healing heal some masks with the silk(ki) as seen in Silksong. 5th lv: Monk (5) extra attack good, Stunning strike Stun the Hollowknight so the the Knight can dream nail it easily but only for a moment, Focused aim to land that important strike to the Hollowknights head. 6th lv: Monk (6) Ki empowered strikes to make you fists or weapons magical to easily penetrate into the Hollowknights dreamscape. also some extra damage when you land an attack with you kensei weapon. 7th lv : Warlock (1) hear me out celestial having powers of gods given to you gives you healing lights to give even more silk to heal you in a pinch, cantrips light and sacred flame are not in character but could be a pimpilow bomb from Silksong, also choose Sword burst for your silk burst attack you make and true strike for charge attacks. for spells choose Arms of Hadar for even more silk burst abilities and Protection from good and evil for being protected from the radiance's influence for your time in hollownest. 8th lv: Warlock (2) this level spell can be expeditious retreat to dash without spending Ki, fro invocations Fiendish Vigor- inject yourself with that life blood syringe form silksong, and Eyes of the rune keeper- "Higher beings these words are for you alone". 9th lv: Warlock (3) Pact boon Pact of the blade to summon your sword back to you after you throw it at the knight, for this level spell choose cloud of daggers to throw spikes that hang in the air and are annoying, swap Expeditious Retreat with spider climb you are a spider like bug. 10th lv and beyond: Continue monk to 17th level with maybe a level in divine soul, possibly choose tavern brawler to throw your sword with proficiency.

[@Dragynn5]

Tulok, you clearly played, enjoyed, and care about Hollow Knight. I'm proud of you. Looking forward to Silk Song? Maybe we can get a Hornet build after that's out.

[@travisdunbar5510]

Looking back at this with the new content, a reborn would be a good race choice.

[@masterofbs152]

The knight can’t speak he’s an empty vessel, “no voice to cry suffering”

[@danc6167]

Since we're on the topic of bugs, when do we get a Bee Movie build?

[@grantbaugh2773]

Never, it would be far more powerful than any other build on the channel.

[@colesollick8402]

I both groaned and smiled when he said "idk it must be a fluke."

[@astro_tgd]

“I don’t know how this spell got on this... Must be a Fluke” I literally paused the video and sighed loudly.

[@redsabre8073]

I love how like a day after tolok made this video some guy on the unearthed arcane posted a pdf for a hollow knightcharacter

[@aceofflames4572]

HOLY CRAP YOU ACTUALLY USED MY IDEA THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@eddiemate]

I find it interesting how many class/race combos people seem to find for making the Knight. I was personally thinking of using Warforged for the race (and sticking to light armour, for the cloak). I didn’t have plans for a class but I probably would’ve ended up picking something like Eldritch Knight without thinking much about it. Overall this is a pretty cool build

[@YourCrazyDolphin]

I have this build set up as my back up character for the current DnD campaign I'm in. DM always has new characters start at the same level as the rest of the party. I asked the DM if I should start him out with equipment or not (it's supposed to be survival, though at this point we have the equivalent of starter gear)... Then realized that at this point that improved pact weapon makes it so that you need basically nothing to function. You summon your own weapon AND focus just by class abilities! Also side note- I appreciate that this build doesn't rely on Unearthed Arcana, since many tables ban it.

[@YourCrazyDolphin]

Welp, my and now I've had my first character death. Immediately after becoming relevant and in the middle of her character arc. So now this back up is actually being used.

[@ethanosgood8159]

At the beginning I wasn't to sure about hexblade warlock instead of Eldritch knight, but that doesn't synergize with sorcerer. Also yes I would absolutely love for The Knight and/or Hornet in Smash.

[@guyvingelli9046]

The paladins from Voltron would be cool in D&D.

[@lt.branwulfram4794]

They’re named paladins but their skills are more suited towards Int than Cha.

[@guyvingelli9046]

Yuuki Kuroutarou they’re pilots so int is important

[@numberbndl3763]

Yuuki Kuroutarou besides lance, lance isn’t that smart

[@guyvingelli9046]

Numbers Of Bndl honestly I think he has lower wisdom than int, he is short tempered and challenges Keith because he’s jealous of him (he is the stereotypical lancer character, meaning he challenges the leader).

[@faldororlaridon2691]

this is an excellent build, from an excellent game! Funny how that works. When Silksong finally comes out, I'd love to see a Hornet build, but for now...ZOOOTE!!!

[@shapeinexplicavel6508]

The Knight is on the small side compared to pretty much everything except Zote. You can even argue that he is an infant or a just not fully grown Vessel yet compared to the Hollow Knight , and it would mean he is just a kid

[@jasonsilvernail1450]

I am in love with the amount of salt you have in order to keep adding [True Strike].

[@benjaminc924]

I think melfs minute meteors would be a good option for the glowing womb charm, if that's one of your favorites

[@StevenBryceWroten]

Sorry that people feel the need to dismiss your determination to watch/play the things. Thanks for the interesting video and build!

[@justanotherdude3256]

Why do you guys bully Tulok? You guys leave this precious gem of a man alone! He watches and plays things, does his research and true strike is a cantrip he can add to HIS OWN character build

[@alexoconnor68]

I really hope there is more hollow knight videos

[@ajjtazman]

My one change, does include spoilers though: The Knight was created by the pale king for the purpose of sealing the radiance, so warforged makes the most sense imo

[@runedoom]

Yeah, but he's not a robot.

[@ajjtazman]

@@runedoom yeah, but he's still artificial

[@thesmashor4396]

I'm surprised you didn't put Haste on the Gish build. Excellent self control, Tulok.

[@ferwolf8076]

2:40 Just wonna say, yeah, the Knight is actually mute, none of the vessels can talk, which is proven with the poem about perfect vessels in which it states "No voice to cry suffering." of course you are no perfect vessel as it turns out a perfect vessel was an impossible thing to create. But its more likely you are impure as you have the ability to make choices throughout the game which perfect vessels are not meant to be able to do, which is shown in the same poem with "No mind to think. No will to break." Love the video btw. Will most likely try this out in game.

[@thedoomofred5174]

I formally request that you build Chip Skylark. For shinier teeth in your next campaign, maybe.

[@masonvanderford6717]

Can’t watch this as it’s my first day of school, but I’ll make sure to when I get back!

[@orioninfernal7269]

I need that Zote Bugsnax intro piece on loop