Welcome to this guide on how to complete Hollow Knight in under 5 hours, with the goal of correctly achieving the corresponding in-game achievement. This guide was created using a detailed image of the Hollow Knight map, on which I have drawn the entire route to complete the game in the shortest time possible. The route also includes the locations of the main boss fights and some useful notes to help you navigate through the game's most important challenges.

The map I created is based on fireb0rn's guide, one of the most detailed and precise guides available for completing the game within the 5-hour limit. A big thanks to fireb0rn for his work, which was fundamental in the creation of this resource. You can find his complete guide, with further tips and notes on how to achieve this milestone, at the following link: https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1861523602

A special thanks also goes to nook, the creator of the original map image that was used as the base for the route. Without their contribution, this guide would not have been possible. Here is the link to their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFgToqyvQAAx4zfsW_8Ugbw

You can download the map at this link: https://mega.nz/folder/iv5BCYLC#XvSfCyC8J3NArdHuprEdPw
Since the map is extremely detailed, the file size is quite large, but nothing that a modern smartphone or PC can't handle. On less powerful devices, the image may take a bit longer to load, but it's nothing too excessive. In any case, at the following link, I am also providing a lighter version of the map: https://mega.nz/folder/b3pmlQ6a#GsD0nlG0qHsiVoxQxNeEpA
In any case, the low-resolution map also correctly shows the entire route; the high-definition map is just for those who prefer a high-quality version.