To truly master Hallownest and increase your survivability, collecting all Mask Shards and Vessel Fragments is paramount. Mask Shards permanently increase your health by one mask, while Vessel Fragments, when four are collected, grant you an additional Soul Vessel, further boosting your health. These are scattered throughout the kingdom, often hidden in challenging areas or guarded by formidable foes.
Mask Shard Locations:
- Forgotten Crossroads: One shard can be found after defeating the False Knight. Another is located in a hidden area accessible via a breakable floor.
- Greenpath: A shard is located in a challenging platforming section guarded by a Moss Knight.
- City of Tears: Several shards are hidden within the city. One is found after defeating a powerful enemy in the Watcher's Spire area. Another is accessible through a breakable wall in the Royal Waterways.
- Crystal Peak: A shard is located in a difficult platforming challenge involving crystal crawlers and moving platforms.
- Deepnest: A shard can be found in the latter half of Deepnest, often requiring careful navigation and combat.
- Kingdom's Edge: A shard is located in a challenging area, often requiring precise movement and combat skills.
Vessel Fragment Locations:
- Forgotten Crossroads: One fragment is obtained after defeating the Gruz Mother.
- Greenpath: A fragment is awarded after defeating Hornet for the first time.
- City of Tears: A fragment can be purchased from a vendor in the city.
- Crystal Peak: A fragment is found after defeating a specific enemy or completing a platforming challenge.
- Queen's Gardens: A fragment is located in a hidden area, often guarded by tough enemies.
- Royal Waterways: A fragment can be found after defeating a specific boss or completing a puzzle.
Remember to explore thoroughly and utilize your acquired abilities, such as the Mothwing Cloak and Mantis Claw, to reach these often well-hidden collectibles. Each addition to your health and soul capacity will make the trials of Hallownest more manageable.