Where is Cornifer in Kingdom's Edge?
Near the King's Station entrance. Go bottom right from King's Station into Kingdom's Edge, drop down slightly and head left.
Missed him? Every Cornifer location and what Iselda charges instead.
Kingdom's Edge is the far east of the map, a windy wasteland of grey ash falling from the husk of the Pale Wyrm. Ash piles slow you down, Primal Aspids snipe from off screen in threes, and Great Hoppers bounce around arenas with no ceiling. It is one of the more hostile traversal areas in the game even when you are well equipped.
Cornifer is near the entrance. From King's Station in the City of Tears, head to the bottom right and through the opening into Kingdom's Edge, then drop down a little and go left. The map costs 112 Geo from him and 150 from Iselda.
Hornet fights you again here as Hornet Sentinel, a faster and more aggressive version of the Greenpath fight. Beat her and continue east and up along the cliffs to reach the King's Brand, the mark that opens the Palace Grounds gate in the Ancient Basin and therefore the White Palace. This is a required item for 112 percent and for both the Kingsoul and the true ending.
Nailmaster Oro lives in a hut in the east and teaches Dash Slash, the third and last nail art. Markoth, one of the harder Warrior Dreams, floats in an alcove in the north. The Hive entrance is in the south east, hidden behind a breakable wall. The Colosseum of Fools is reached by climbing the western chasm and taking the cavern in its north west. The Cast Off Shell bench area in the middle connects toward Deepnest.
There are two grubs here, a Whispering Root, a Pale Ore in a side chamber, and several Hallownest Seals. Because the area is wide and open with few landmarks, this is one of the maps that genuinely saves time. Buy it from Cornifer rather than paying Iselda's markup.
Places inside Kingdom's Edge
- Cast Off Shell
- Nailmaster Oro's hut
- Hornet's arena
- King's Brand cliff
- Hive entrance
- Colosseum approach
Tips
- Primal Aspids fire in spreads from off screen. Close the distance or use spells.
- Hornet Sentinel is a straight difficulty upgrade on the Greenpath fight. Bring Quick Focus or Shape of Unn.
- The King's Brand past Hornet opens the White Palace. It is required for 112 percent.
- Nailmaster Oro teaches Dash Slash, the last of the three nail arts.
- The Hive entrance is behind a breakable wall in the south east.
- Climb the western chasm and take the north west cavern to reach the Colosseum of Fools.
All 21 locations in Kingdom's Edge
Benches (2)
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Tent in the ash fields
The little camp in the middle of the ash, on the route to Hornet Sentinel and the Cast-Off Shell.
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Outside Oro's hut
In the south-east of Kingdom's Edge by Oro's hut, near the entrance to the Hive.
Cornifer (1)
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West Kingdom's Edge
On a ledge in the falling ash, west of the camp. Iselda charges 150 Geo.
Grubs (2)
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Far east Kingdom's Edge
Break the floor with Desolate Dive and drop into the chamber below to free the Grub.
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Central ash fields, Kingdom's Edge
Climb the ash-covered ledges with the Mantis Claw to reach the jar.
Whispering Roots (1)
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West Kingdom's Edge, in the falling ash
Out in the ash on the west side of Kingdom's Edge. This is the richest root in Hallownest.
Relics (5)
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Under the Colosseum of Fools
Directly below the Colosseum, behind a breakable wall in the western chasm of Kingdom's Edge.
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Secret room behind the Colosseum of Fools
Added with Godmaster. Found in the hidden room behind the arena where the Pale Lurker hides.
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West Kingdom's Edge, near the King's Station entrance
In the western part of Kingdom's Edge, close to the broken wall that leads back to King's Station.
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Beside the Kingdom's Edge camp bench
Sitting in the open next to the tent bench on the path to the Cast-Off Shell.
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North-west of Markoth
In the ash fields north-west of the chamber where the Warrior Dream Markoth sleeps.
Charms (1)
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Ancient Nailsmith's anvil, east Kingdom's Edge
Cuts the time between nail swings dramatically, the best raw damage charm in the game. Break the floor beside Oro's training dummy, drop a few levels, then loop up the west end of the section to a small tunnel in the wall.
Abilities and Spells (1)
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Nailmaster Oro's hut, east Kingdom's Edge
A forward lunging Nail Art that also closes distance. Oro charges 800 Geo to teach it, and learning all three arts unlocks Nailmaster's Glory from Sly.
Keys and Items (2)
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Hidden room behind the Colosseum of Fools
Added with Godmaster. Beat the Pale Lurker in the junk room behind the Colosseum to make her drop the key.
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Cast-Off Shell, far east Kingdom's Edge
Guarded by Hornet at the Cast-Off Shell. Beat her, then take the brand from the very end of the shell. Normally needs the Monarch Wings.
Bosses (1)
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Arena before the King's Brand cave, east Kingdom's Edge
Hornet returns with a wall cling dive, a spinning thread trap and much faster dashes. Stay near the ground, dodge into her rather than away, and punish after the thread trap ends.
Warrior Dreams (1)
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Above the Cast-Off Shell, Kingdom's Edge
The hardest Warrior Dream, with an orbiting shield, thrown nails and a shifting arena. Stay airborne, use the shield rotation to time your approach, and Descending Dark helps a lot.
NPCs and Shops (2)
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Oro's hut, east Kingdom's Edge
The only Nailmaster who charges, asking 800 Geo for Dash Slash. The breakable floor beside his training dummy is the way down to Quick Slash.
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Great worm's resting spot, north Kingdom's Edge
An enormous worm who chats with you about the kingdom and about the Hunter. Dream Nail him for extra lore, and his tail is hidden behind a breakable wall further along.
Secrets and Lore (2)
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Far east Kingdom's Edge
The enormous discarded shell of a wyrm, which is what the Pale King shed when he took bug form. A bench and a lore tablet sit inside it.
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Ashen slopes of Kingdom's Edge
A second tier flame carrier drifting above the ash fields. The falling ash hides its fireballs, so fight it near a wall you can cling to.
