The base damage of Vengeful Spirit in Hollow Knight is 15, which can be significantly increased through various charm combinations.
Vengeful Spirit is one of the Knight's core offensive spells, acquired early in the game. It unleashes a projectile of Soul that can hit multiple enemies, making it a valuable tool for combat and exploration. Its damage output varies depending on whether specific charms are equipped.
Vengeful Spirit Damage Values
The damage dealt by Vengeful Spirit can be enhanced by charms such as the Shaman Stone, Flukenest, and Defender's Crest. The table below details the damage values for Vengeful Spirit in different scenarios:
| Source | Damage | With Shaman Stone |
|---|---|---|
| Vengeful Spirit (Base) | 15 | 20 |
| Vengeful Spirit + Flukenest | 36 total (4 x 9 Flukes) | 45 total (5 x 9 Flukes) |
| Vengeful Spirit + Defender's Crest + Flukenest | 26 total (3 impact + 23 ticks) | 32 total (3 impact + 29 ticks) |
Charm Combinations Explained:
- Shaman Stone: This charm directly amplifies the damage of all spells, including Vengeful Spirit, by approximately 33%. As seen in the table, it boosts the base damage from 15 to 20 and provides a similar proportional increase to charm-modified versions.
- Flukenest: When equipped, Flukenest transforms the single projectile of Vengeful Spirit into a burst of smaller flukes. Each fluke deals individual damage, significantly increasing the total damage output against larger enemies or groups of foes, especially when combined with Shaman Stone.
- Defender's Crest + Flukenest: This unique combination alters the flukes generated by Flukenest. Instead of standard flukes, they become explosive, leaving behind a cloud of noxious gas. The damage output is split between an initial impact and subsequent damage ticks from the gas, making it effective for area denial and sustained damage.
Understanding these damage values is crucial for optimizing your build and strategy in Hollow Knight, allowing you to maximize the effectiveness of your spells against various enemies and bosses.
