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How to get the crystal heart ability
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What does the Crystal Heart skill need?
Hollow Knight is, arguably, one of the best 2D movies of the last 10 years. It features amazing environments, challenging battles, and entertaining game mechanics that will test players' skills and patience. Many of the items found in the game, such as the Monarch Wings, can be used to explore and reach new areas, and avoid incoming attacks.

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Unfortunately, many areas cannot be accessed without skills such as Crystal heart is locked first. Acquiring this skill can be a little difficult, but with the right sense of direction and patience, it can become an outstanding addition to your arsenal. This is the how to get the Crystal Heart ability Hollow Knight.
How to get the crystal heart ability
Acquiring the Crystal Heart skill is not an easy task, as you have to follow several steps that start with unlocking the City of Tears and obtaining the Disolate Dive from the Soul Master. Otherwise, you won't be able to access Crystal Peak, where the Crystal Heart ability is located. Once you unlock Desolate Dive and travel to Crystal Peak, you must survive the many dangers that await. These can range from workers with pickaxes, to creatures that shoot lasers that make navigation difficult.
Start with the white circle marked on the map in the image above, which is the bench where you can save your progress. Follow the red line until you reach the red circle, where you will find the Crystal Heart. You can unlock a bench that is closer to the Crystal Heart's abilities, but you have to defeat the Crystal Guardian boss first, and it's not worth the effort. Just be careful of the enemies on the way, and you will reach your destination quickly. Once you have the Crystal Heart, use it to return to the starting point and exit Crystal Peak. Make sure you've unlocked the Mantis Claw skill, as you won't be able to navigate the area without it.

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What does the Crystal Heart skill need?
Contrasted with other skills and abilities of Hollow Knightthe Crystal Heart skill is required to complete the game and access the many possible areas throughout Hallownest. Moreover, flexibility makes it easier to get from one place to another and can make transportation easier in general. Just remember that it can also hit you with spikes and other environmental hazards, so use it carefully, and if you can't see where you're going when you use it, make sure you heal up first.

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February 24, 2017
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Team Cherry
- OpenCritic Rating
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STRONG