Forgotten Crossroads
The first area below Dirtmouth. A network of tunnels serving as the gateway to Hallownest.
Area Difficulty
★★★★★
Bosses
False KnightGruz MotherBrooding Mawlek
Key Items
Vengeful SpiritFury of the FallenWayward Compass
Enemies
CrawlidTiktikGruzzerHusk GuardBaldurAspid
Strengths
- +Excellent starting area with gentle difficulty curve.
- +Many shops and NPCs provide essential early upgrades.
- +Central hub connecting to most other areas.
Weaknesses
- -Becomes Infected Crossroads later with harder enemies.
- -Aspids can be annoying for new players.
- -Some items require backtracking with later abilities.
Exploration Tips
- 1This area becomes infected later, making enemies stronger. Explore early.
- 2Buy the map from Cornifer and Wayward Compass from Iselda first.
- 3The Stag Station connects to most other areas.
- 4Break suspicious walls for hidden rooms and items.