įound stuck in spider webs, presumably having been captured by the beasts of Deepnest. The crystals can refract light and also emit a very soft singing sound. They glow in the darkness, and there is a bright point of searing heat inside each of them. The crystals themselves have a strange power hidden within them. Their husks were imprinted with strong purpose, causing them to continue mining even after death. When the Infection took hold, many of the miners died and were subsequently reanimated. Besides regular bug miners who mined the crystals with their claw-picks, creatures such as the Shardmites and Glimbacks were used to carry around carts and machines. The crystal ore contains energy, not as powerful as Soul but less lethal.

In Hallownest's prime, Crystal Peak's mines supplied the kingdom's cities with a constant supply of crystals. A nearby chasm leads to the Resting Grounds. In the east part of the area are tunnels filled with old mining golems, one of which contains the Crystal Heart Ability.įurther below this room is a Snail Shaman temple where the Descending Dark Spell can be obtained. On the summit of the mountain stands a statue of the Radiance which holds a Pale Ore. A Mask Shard can be found after this boss fight.Ī lift in the northwest part of Crystal Peak connects the area to Dirtmouth. Its second form, Enraged Guardian, is located above this room, which can only be accessed once the Monarch Wings are obtained. In the centre of Crystal Peak is a Bench with the Crystal Guardian boss. Conveyor belts can be found in many rooms which transport the crystal shards. The crystals are present across the entire area, with some tunnels having crystals lining the top and bottom of the cavern. Beating him grants the Rivalry achievement.Ĭrystal Peak contains extensive tunnels throughout the mountain which were used to mine its crystals. He is quite inept in combat and regularly messes up his jumps. He simply has to be attacked until the fight is over. As a boss, he deals no damage due to his nail being made of shellwood. He then becomes the final boss of the first trial. If the Knight saves him both times, he is captured and can be found in the resting area of the Colosseum of Fools, where he brags about his skills and how his capture was part of his plan. If saved, he once again complains about the Knight meddling in his supposed heroics. Once again the Knight has the choice to either save him or leave him, though this time leaving him does not result in his death.

He has forgotten the Knight and introduces himself again.įound stuck in spider webs, presumably having been captured by the beasts of Deepnest. Zote can be found in a corridor leading back to the storerooms of the City of Tears. If he is saved in Greenpath, Zote shows up in Dirtmouth, where he once again talks to the Knight in an arrogant fashion. Hitting his shell here grants the Neglect achievement.

If he is not saved before acquiring the Mantis Claw, he dies in this location, with his nail and shell remaining. If saved, he complains that the Knight got in the way between him and his 'prey', he introduces himself and boasts about his supposed mighty deeds. He is held in the mandibles of a Vengefly King, and the Knight has the choice to either save him or leave him. He regards the Knight as beneath him and accuses them of constantly getting in his way.įound along the path leading to Greenpath. While he claims to be the strongest warrior in the land, he is found trapped by weak enemies or claiming the glory of another bug's deeds. Unfortunately, because it is made of shellwood, it cannot deal damage. He named his nail 'Life Ender' because names supposedly have power. This is ultimately revealed to be a promise of glory for himself. Zote is a traveller from outside Hallownest who came to the Kingdom to fulfill a promise.

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