What to know
- The Hunter's Memento is a decorative housing item earned by fully completing the in-game Hunter's Journal with 235 enemy entries, then speaking to the NPC Nuu in Greymoor.
- It unlocks in Act 3 after acquiring the Drifter's Cloak and serves as a trophy for defeating every enemy type multiple times, including missable Act-exclusive variants.
- Unlike some mementos, it ties directly to two achievements: one for mid-progress updates and another for full completion, but it doesn't count toward 100% game completion.
- Place it on the wall in your Bellhome house for display alongside other mementos, enhancing the lore-connected personalization of your hub.
The Hunter's Memento in Hollow Knight: Silksong is a prestigious collectible that players receive upon fully completing the Hunter's Journal, a comprehensive bestiary of every enemy and boss encountered throughout the game. This journal tracks kills and records extended notes about enemies, adding depth and lore while marking significant progress.
What is the Hunter's Memento?
The Hunter's Memento serves as a trophy item that you can place in your Bellhome, showcasing your achievement of cataloging every foe in Pharloom. It symbolizes mastering the challenge of hunting every enemy, including bosses and standard foes, making it a badge of honor for completionists.
How to unlock the Hunter's Journal Step by Step
Follow these detailed steps to access and begin filling the journal, setting the stage for the memento.
Step 1: Acquire the Drifter's Cloak
Progress through the early story until you confront the Seamstress in her domain. Defeat her to obtain the Drifter's Cloak, which enhances mobility and is essential for Greymoor access. This typically happens midway through Act 2, around 4-6 hours into gameplay.
Step 2: Enter Greymoor
With the cloak equipped, travel left from the Bellway entrance into Greymoor. Navigate the zone's platforms and silk obstacles, using your new cloak to dash through wind currents.
Reach the large locked building on the left side—interact with the door to enter the Halfway Home hut.
Step 3: Meet Nuu and Receive the Journal
Inside the hut, approach Nuu, the snail shaman. Engage in dialogue; she'll introduce herself dramatically and request your help in cataloging Pharloom's bugs. Accept the "Bugs of Pharloom" quest to receive the Hunter's Journal. It integrates into your menu immediately, starting with zero entries.
Step 4: Start Defeating Enemies
Exit the hut and begin combat. Kill a variety of foes across regions—aim for at least 100 entries first for the partial reward. Return to Nuu periodically for updates and notes. Use benches to save and check progress.
Step 5: Complete All Entries
Explore all areas, including post-Act 3 zones like The Abyss or Summit of Mount Fey. Defeat missables before advancing acts. Once 235 entries are filled (journal shows full), revisit Nuu in the Halfway Home.
Note: Journal entries for Shakra, Garmond & Zara, and Summoned Saviour are not required.
How to Obtain the Hunter's Memento Step by Step
With the journal complete, securing the memento is straightforward but requires a final return trip.
Step 1: Verify Full Completion
Open the menu and confirm all 235 entries include Hunter's Notes. If any are missing, hunt the specific enemies using interactive maps or guides for locations.
Step 2: Return to Nuu in Greymoor
Fast-travel or backtrack to Greymoor's Halfway Home hut. Speak to Nuu again—she'll recognize your achievement and reward you with the Hunter's Memento, unlocking the associated achievement.
Step 3: Place It in Bellhome
Head to your house in Bellhome (the central hub unlocked early). Interact with the wall display near other mementos. Select the Hunter's Memento to mount it, where it serves as a permanent trophy visible during rests.
Challenges and Tips for Hunters
- Avoid killing zone bosses prematurely, as it can lock out local enemies.
- Explore thoroughly, revisit areas after unlocking Act 3, or use interactive maps to find locations.
- Mark missing entries early, farm while in the zone, then revisit required areas before final walkthrough.
- Watch the Journal for “completed border” around each entry to confirm full completion.
- Finding and killing all 235 bug types is tougher than expected, with some needing multiple playthroughs for missables, but the payoff feels earned.
The Hunter's Memento is considered one of the more straightforward mementos because it mostly involves comprehensive combat against every foe. Although the journal and memento are linked to the endgame (Act 3 availability of the mementos), some quests related to the journal start earlier.
This collectible is purely for display and does not directly contribute to 100% game completion achievements but is highly valued by players who seek to embrace every endgame challenge.
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