For a replay with a different route, start with Randomizer 4; for easier travel, consider Benchwarp. The other picks below cover convenience, visual customization, additional content, and new mechanics. They are editorial suggestions—not a verified ranking of the ten best mods in 2024. Mod releases and compatibility can change, so check the current listing and requirements before installing.
How to choose a Hollow Knight mod
Hollow Knight’s unofficial mods range from gameplay changes and texture swaps to added content and new mechanics, so the right choice depends on what you want to change. The Hollow Knight Wiki’s mod category groups mods in these broad types. There is no single best pick for every player: consider the experience you want, the game patch and dependencies it requires, and how much it changes the original progression.
- Replay variety: look at Randomizer 4.
- Convenience: consider Benchwarp; QoL is a recommended companion for some Randomizer 4 modes.
- Appearance: Custom Knight is listed as a texture-swap mod.
- More to play: Pale Court and The Glimmering Realm appear in the added-content category.
- New mechanics: Lore Master and Lost Artifacts are listed in that category.
The category index also lists Hallownest Vocalized and Transcendence, but the material available here does not establish their precise feature sets. Check their current project listings before deciding whether they fit your playthrough.
10 mods to consider
1. Randomizer 4 — change the route and item progression
Randomizer 4 randomizes items and transitions, making it a pick for players who want a different route through a replay. It requires the 1.5+ Modding API, MenuChanger, ItemChanger, RandomizerCore, and RandomizerCore.Json. Its README says patches 1.4.3.2 and earlier are unsupported. Benchwarp and QoL are recommended for some settings: randomizer logic may require Benchwarp, while some modes expect skips restored by QoL. Check the project’s RandomizerMod README for current requirements and settings.
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#1 Best Overall
- Classic side-scrolling action, with all the modern trimmings.
- Tightly tuned 2D controls. Dodge, dash and slash your way through even the most deadly adversaries.
- Explore a vast interconnected world of forgotten highways, overgrown wilds and ruined cities.
- Forge your own path! The world of Hallownest is expansive and open. Choose which paths you take, which enemies you face and find your own way forward.
- Evolve with powerful new skills and abilities! Gain spells, strength and speed. Leap to new heights on ethereal wings. Dash forward in a blazing flash. Blast foes with fiery Soul!.Equip Charms! Ancient relics that offer bizarre new powers and abilities. Choose your favourites and make your journey unique!.An enormous cast of cute and creepy characters all brought to life with traditional 2D frame-by-frame animation..
2. Benchwarp — travel between benches
Benchwarp lets players teleport among benches, making it a traversal convenience rather than a new route-and-item challenge. The Hollow Knight Wiki’s Benchwarp page described version 3.2.6.1 and recorded an update on January 12, 2026. Confirm the listing and compatibility before installing.
3. QoL — a Randomizer 4 companion in some modes
Randomizer 4 recommends QoL for some modes that expect certain skips to be restored. That recommendation does not establish a universal feature list or mean every player needs it. Review its current mod listing and the requirements for the Randomizer 4 mode you plan to use.
Rank #2
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- Classic side-scrolling action, with all the modern trimmings.
- Forge your own path! The world of Hallownest is expansive and open. Choose which paths you take, which enemies you face and find your own way forward.
- Evolve with powerful new skills and abilities! Gain spells, strength and speed. Leap to new heights on ethereal wings. Dash forward in a blazing flash. Blast foes with fiery Soul!
- Equip Charms! Ancient relics that offer bizarre new powers and abilities. Choose your favorites and make your journey unique!
- An enormous cast of cute and creepy characters all brought to life with traditional 2D frame-by-frame animation.
4. Custom Knight — visual customization
The mod category index identifies Custom Knight as a texture-swap option. If you want a visual change, inspect the current listing for what it changes and whether it supports your game version.
5. Pale Court — added content
Pale Court is listed among mods that add content. Consult its current project page for the exact content and requirements rather than assuming the category label describes every detail.
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- Discover the fallen insect kingdom of Pharloom! Explore mossy grottos, gilded cities and misted moors as you ascend to the shining citadel at the top of the world.
- Engage in lethal acrobatic action! Wield a huge suite of deadly moves as you dance between foes in swift, beautiful combat.
- Craft powerful tools! Master an ever-expanding arsenal of weapons, traps, and mechanisms to vanquish your enemies and explore new heights.
- Solve shocking quests! Hunt down rare beasts and solve ancient mysteries to grant the wishes of the downtrodden and restore the kingdom’s hope.
- Face over 200 ferocious foes! Beasts and hunters, monsters and knights. Defeat them all with bravery and skill!
6. The Glimmering Realm — another added-content option
The category index also lists The Glimmering Realm as added content. Check its current listing for details before choosing it for a replay.
7. Lore Master — new mechanics
Lore Master appears in the category index for mods adding new mechanics. The precise mechanics are not established here; verify the current description before installing.
Rank #4
- Classic side-scrolling action, with all the modern trimmings. Dodge, dash and slash your way through even the most deadly adversaries.
- Tightly tuned 2D controls. Dodge, dash and slash your way through even the most deadly adversaries.
- Forge your own path! The world of Hallownest is expansive and open. Choose which paths you take, which enemies you face and find your own way forward.
- An enormous cast of cute and creepy characters all brought to life with traditional 2D frame-by-frame animation.
- Leap into minds with the Dream Nail. Uncover a whole other side to the characters you meet and the enemies you face.
8. Lost Artifacts — new mechanics
Lost Artifacts is also listed under mods adding new mechanics. Review its current listing to understand its changes and compatibility.
9. Hallownest Vocalized — check the current listing
Hallownest Vocalized appears in the mod category index, but the available material does not confirm its specific features. Read its current project description before deciding whether it suits your playthrough.
Best Value
- Classic side-scrolling action, with all the modern trimmings. Dodge, dash and slash your way through even the most deadly adversaries.
- Tightly tuned 2D controls. Dodge, dash and slash your way through even the most deadly adversaries.
- Forge your own path! The world of Hallownest is expansive and open. Choose which paths you take, which enemies you face and find your own way forward.
- An enormous cast of cute and creepy characters all brought to life with traditional 2D frame-by-frame animation.
- Leap into minds with the Dream Nail. Uncover a whole other side to the characters you meet and the enemies you face.
10. Transcendence — check the current listing
Transcendence is named in the category index, but its precise feature set is not established here. Use the current listing to assess what it changes and whether it remains compatible.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How to install Hollow Knight mods
Installers are separate programs that help manage mods and their dependencies. The Hollow Knight Wiki lists Lumafly and Scarab as options. Lumafly’s documentation describes automatic Modding API downloads, searchable mod listings, dependency filtering, and the option to launch either modded or original play. It documents a searchable catalog of 300+ mods; that is the catalog size stated in Lumafly’s undated documentation, not a guaranteed current total. See the Lumafly documentation for its current details.
- Choose an installer. Compare the current instructions for Lumafly and Scarab.
- Confirm the game installation. Configure or select the correct game path in the installer. Scarab’s repository documents game-path configuration.
- Check the mod’s current listing. Confirm the target patch, version, dependencies, and any required companion mods. Do not assume a mod works with every game version or platform.
- Review dependencies before launching. Use the installer’s dependency information where available, and compare it with the mod’s own instructions. For Randomizer 4, verify all required dependencies and its 1.5+ patch requirement.
- Choose modded or original play. Lumafly documents launching either mode; use the appropriate option for the session you want.
What to verify before installing
- Compatibility: does the current listing support your installed game patch?
- Dependencies: does the mod require the Modding API, another mod, or a particular combination of components?
- Effect on the playthrough: will it change item progression, traversal, appearance, content, or mechanics in the way you want?
- Maintenance: does the current listing show a recent release or other indication that it is maintained? The available source material does not establish current maintenance for every mod on this list.
The names in this guide are a goal-based shortlist drawn from the mod category index and the more detailed documentation available for Randomizer 4, Lumafly, and Benchwarp. They should not be read as proof that every mod is actively maintained or compatible today.
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