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Hollow Knight: Silksong

Broodling Location and Lore

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Broodling is an Overworld NPC in Hollow Knight: Silksong, initially found in The Slab. Learn how to find Broodling's location and their lore here!

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Broodling Location

Broodling in The Slab

BroodlingLocation

Located on the muck pile at the arena where you fight the Broodmother.

The Slab Map Guide

Broodling Information and Lore

Broodling Overview

Broodling Initial Location: The Slab
NPC Type: Overworld
Disappearing NPC: Yes
The juvenile form of the Broodmother that appears when you inspect the pile of muck in the arena where you fight the boss in The Slab.

Appears After Defeating the Broodmother

The Broodling only appears once you defeat the Broodmother at the same area in The Slab. Find the muck pile in the boss arena and inspect in order for the Broodling to pop out.

The Broodling is not associated with any Wishes and only gives some lore when interacted with.

Broodmother Boss Guide

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