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Learn about the Hidden Palace Zone in Sonic & Knuckles, the shortest zone where Knuckles confronts Robotnik. Includes boss battle strategy.

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Learn about the Hidden Palace Zone in Sonic & Knuckles, the shortest zone where Knuckles confronts Robotnik. Includes boss battle strategy.

The Hidden Palace Zone is the shortest zone in Sonic & Knuckles. Its primary purpose is to reveal Robotnik's true intentions to Knuckles. When accessed via the Level Select menu, it is referred to as Act 4 of the Lava Reef Zone.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Proceed right and ascend the steps.
  2. 2
    If playing as Tails, you can fly to the top left and right to find all types of Item Boxes.
  3. 3
    Use the teleporter.
  4. 4
    Pass the Starpost (a type of checkpoint (an auto-save point you restart from on death)).
  5. 5
    Head right to encounter Knuckles.

Boss Battle: Knuckles the Echidna - 8 Hits

Tips
  • If playing as Tails, utilize his flying ability to access Item Boxes at the top of the zone.

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