Streamer GloomShadows has successfully conquered Hollow Knight’s grueling “Path of Pain” using a dance pad—a monumental feat given the stage’s notorious reputation for unforgiving difficulty.
The “Path of Pain” is a notoriously challenging optional platforming gauntlet that most players bypass during a standard playthrough. For GloomShadows, however, it represented the ultimate test of precision. Specializing in dance pad peripherals, she meticulously tackled the challenge in segments before unveiling the final sequence on X, where she described it as the most demanding milestone of her professional career.
To provide definitive proof of her mastery, GloomShadows later uploaded a comprehensive video to her YouTube channel, documenting a complete, single-session run through the entire ordeal.
While the “Path of Pain” primarily rewards players with hidden lore and cryptic cutscenes rather than essential progression, it remains a vital pilgrimage for dedicated Hollow Knight fans determined to uncover every secret within Hallownest.
Source: iXBT.games