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Why this trick is blowing up in Hollow Knight speedruns. Community hunts for broken paths and secret cancels. That focus shapes the current metagame around speed and route choice.
Failed Champion Hollow Knight: The ONE Trick He Doesn't Want You to Know is a cancel that breaks boss armor frames. This cancels attack windups into movement, letting you dodge counter hits safely. Studies indicate timing windows here boost clear reliability and cut seconds.
How it actually works in practice. Input a dash right after an attack to slide cancel, altering hurtboxes. Practice on simple drones to nail spacing and input consistency.
One-line takeaway. Master the slide cancel to dodge through attacks and own every boss encounter.
Is this trick allowed in any runs?
Most organizers accept it, but individual rules vary. Check category specific rules before you submit.
How long before I can use it reliably?
Daily drills for a week usually show real gains. Repetition locks the timing.
