How do I get the map in Hollow Knight?
Summary
Q.How do I get the map in Hollow Knight?
A.Buy the area map from the wandering cartographer Cornifer (or from his wife Iselda in Dirtmouth if you miss him), then buy the Quill from Iselda and sit on a Bench to update the map as you explore.
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The basic steps are: purchase an area map from the wandering cartographer Cornifer (he appears in each major region) or, if you missed him, buy that area’s map from his wife Iselda in Dirtmouth; then buy the Quill from Iselda so the map can be updated — resting at a Bench fills in explored rooms. For a quick reference see the detailed Map & Quill page and Cornifer’s entry. Map and Quill (how mapping works) Cornifer, the map seller. (hollowknight.wiki)
Some helpful specifics: Cornifer sells incomplete maps in each area (prices vary), and he hums or leaves paper trails so you can find him. If you defeat an area boss before meeting him, Iselda will stock that area’s map in Dirtmouth for a slightly higher price. The Quill costs 120 Geo and must be owned for Bench rests to record newly visited rooms; Iselda also sells pins and the Wayward Compass if you want markers or a player icon on the map. Iselda’s shop inventory and prices. (hollowknight.wiki.fextralife.com)
