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Which Boss is Unkillable in Hollow Knight: The Truth Revealed
Players are revisiting Hallownest secrets. New community research revives old questions about unbeatable encounters.
Which Boss is Unkillable in Hollow Knight: The Truth Revealed is The Radiance. It is an endless swarm of bugs you cannot fully damage. Studies indicate its design makes complete defeat impossible.
During the infection fight, frames drop and patterns repeat. You manage resources, not win outright. Research shows players confuse difficulty with invincibility here.
Master defense and respect the encounter limit.
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Q: Can The Radiance ever die in normal play?
A No, the fight ends via scripted story cutscene, not raw damage.
Q: Does NMHC change this boss outcome?
A No, the encounter still transitions based on time, not health.
