What to know
- Willow the Wisp can be purchased from Poppit in Eastern Heath.
- The Trinket costs 400 Bones.
- Its effect activates after taking damage, summoning a helpful wisp.
- The summoned wisp temporarily increases both attack power and attack speed.
If you are looking for an early-game Trinket that can help turn bad situations into opportunities in Mina the Hollower, Willow the Wisp is one of the best options available. Unlike defensive Trinkets that focus on survival, this one rewards aggressive play by giving you a powerful combat buff immediately after being hit.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Trinket Name | Willow the Wisp |
| Type | Combat Buff Trinket |
| Slot Cost | 1 Slot |
| Effect | Summons a wisp after taking damage |
| Bonus | Increased attack damage and attack speed |
| Location | Eastern Heath |
| Vendor | Poppit |
| Cost | 400 Bones |
Where to find Willow the Wisp
The Willow the Wisp Trinket is sold by the hidden merchant Poppit in the Eastern Heath region. Unlike regular merchants, Poppit hides in secret underground locations that require a bit of exploration to discover.
How to reach Poppit’s Eastern Heath shop
Step 1
Travel to the Eastern Heath area after leaving Ossex and progressing through the early sections of the game.
Step 2
Continue through the Grassland section until you reach an area with moving platforms and a nearby Underlab checkpoint.
Step 3
Look carefully in the lower-right corner of the screen. You should notice a small burrow hole hidden near some pipes and flames. This opening is easy to miss during a normal playthrough.
Step 4
Burrow through the hidden opening and enter the underground passage.
Step 5
Follow the underground route to the right. Inside, you will find Poppit’s secret shop.
Step 6
Purchase Willow the Wisp for 400 Bones. Poppit also sells a Kear in the same location.
How Willow the Wisp works
When Mina takes damage while this Trinket is equipped, a friendly wisp named Willow appears and grants a temporary combat enhancement. During this effect, Mina gains increased attack damage and faster attack speed, allowing her to recover momentum quickly during difficult encounters.
The effect activates automatically, so there is no button press or manual trigger required. As soon as damage is received, the buff begins and the summoned wisp assists by empowering Mina’s attacks.
Why Willow the Wisp is useful
Many early-game enemies and bosses can punish mistakes heavily. Willow the Wisp helps offset those mistakes by turning incoming damage into a temporary offensive advantage.
The extra attack speed allows you to land more hits in a shorter window, while the damage boost helps finish enemies faster. This combination can be especially useful against aggressive bosses where maintaining pressure is important.
Because it only requires a single Trinket slot, Willow the Wisp can easily fit into most builds without forcing major compromises.
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Faster Attacks | Increases attack speed after being hit |
| Higher Damage | Boosts attack power temporarily |
| Automatic Activation | No manual input required |
| Low Slot Cost | Uses only 1 Trinket slot |
| Early Availability | Obtainable relatively early in the game |
Good Trinket combinations
Willow the Wisp works particularly well alongside survivability-focused Trinkets because they help you stay alive long enough to benefit from the offensive buff.
It also pairs nicely with later-game damage-focused setups where every attack boost contributes to faster boss kills. Some players even keep it equipped for extended periods because of how frequently the effect can trigger during challenging encounters. Several community guides also list it among the stronger early-game combat Trinkets available.
Willow the Wisp is one of the most valuable early-game purchases in Mina the Hollower. For only 400 Bones, you gain a reactive combat buff that increases both damage and attack speed whenever you take a hit. Since Poppit is hidden in Eastern Heath and can be missed easily, it is worth making a detour to find the merchant as soon as you reach the area. The Trinket remains useful well beyond the opening hours and fits comfortably into many different builds.
