Where is Cornifer in each area?

If you're wondering where Cornifer is in each area of Hollow Knight, this cartographer can be found in multiple locations throughout Hallownest, always ready to sell you maps of unexplored regions.

Finding Cornifer: Area-by-Area Guide

Early Game Locations

Forgotten Crossroads: Cornifer sits in the central area, accessible shortly after entering from the King's Pass. Look for him near the acid pools, where he'll sell you your first area map for 60 Geo.

Greenpath: You'll find Cornifer in the lower-left section of this verdant area. He's positioned near the entrance to the Queen's Gardens, making him relatively easy to locate once you've explored the main paths.

Mid-Game Areas

Fungal Wastes: Cornifer is located in the upper portion of this mushroom-filled region, close to the entrance from Forgotten Crossroads. His distinctive humming will help guide you to his position.

City of Tears: The cartographer can be found in the lower areas of the city, specifically near the Soul Sanctum entrance. This location requires some platforming through the city's vertical layout.

Crystal Peak: Look for Cornifer in the central-left area of this crystalline region. He's positioned near some of the area's mining machinery.

Advanced Locations

Ancient Basin: Cornifer sits near the area's entrance, close to where you first drop down into this dark region.

Kingdom's Edge: You'll find him in the western section, relatively close to the Colosseum of Fools entrance.

Deepnest: Perhaps the trickiest to reach, Cornifer is located in the upper-left area of this spider-infested region.

Pro Tips

- Listen for Cornifer's distinctive humming melody—it's audible from nearby screens

- His wife Iselda will mark his approximate location on your map once you've met her in Dirtmouth

- Purchase maps early to make navigation significantly easier

Mastering Cornifer's locations is just one aspect of efficiently exploring Hallownest's interconnected world. Consider learning about other essential NPCs and upgrade locations to enhance your adventure through this atmospheric metroidvania.