Death in Hollow Knight is a learning experience, but it comes with consequences. When the Knight's health reaches zero, you will respawn at the last bench you rested at. A 'Shade' will appear at the location of your death. This Shade holds all the Geo you were carrying and a portion of your maximum Soul capacity. To retrieve them, you must defeat your Shade. Be warned: if you die again before retrieving your previous Shade, the Geo and Soul it held will be permanently lost. Always prioritize retrieving your Shade, especially if you're carrying a large amount of Geo.
