How to put pins on map Hollow Knight?

Learning how to put pins on map Hollow Knight is essential for tracking your exploration progress and marking important locations throughout Hallownest. The pin system allows you to customize your map with various markers to remember key areas, enemies, and items.

Getting Started with Map Pins

Before you can place pins, you'll need to purchase the Quill from Iselda in Dirtmouth for 120 Geo. The Quill is a crucial upgrade that enables you to place pins on your map. Without it, you can only view your current location and discovered areas.

How to Place Pins

Once you have the Quill, placing pins is straightforward:

1. Open your map by pressing the designated map button

2. Navigate to the location where you want to place a pin

3. Press the pin button (typically the same button used for attacking)

4. Select your desired pin type from the available options

Types of Map Pins Available

Hollow Knight offers several pin types to help organize your exploration:

- Enemy pins: Mark challenging foes or bosses

- Item pins: Remember pickup locations

- Shop pins: Mark vendor locations

- Custom pins: General-purpose markers for any notable location

Strategic Pin Placement Tips

Use pins strategically to maximize their effectiveness. Mark areas with locked doors you can't access yet, Gruz Mother locations, breakable walls you've spotted, and shops selling items you can't currently afford. This system becomes invaluable as Hallownest's interconnected areas can be confusing to navigate.

Remember that you have a limited number of pins, so prioritize marking the most important locations first. Mastering the pin system will significantly enhance your Hollow Knight experience and help you achieve 100% completion more efficiently.