The latest Anniversary Update has delivered something special: Hollowseph, a limited-time Divine-tier unit inspired by Hollow Knight’s unique combat style. Equipped with striking animations and its iconic Dream Nail-style ability, it’s quickly become one of the most sought-after units in the game.

Step 1: How to Get Hollowseph

Hollowseph is part of the Hollow Night Event included with Update 9.0, and it can only be obtained through the event summon banner.

Where to Summon:

  • Event Banner at the Summon Gate.

What You Need:

  • Gems
  • Event Tickets (if included with the event)

Rarity:

  • Usually Divine, or an extremely low-percentage Mythical/Legendary—meaning the grind will require persistence.

Best Farming Strategy

To maximize your odds, you’ll want a consistent income of event currency:

  • Run the final stage of the Hollow Night Dungeon (commonly named The Black Egg or similar). It gives the highest Gold and Gem rewards.
  • Trade Gold for summoning currency (Gems/Event Tickets) if the Event Shop allows conversions.
  • Redeem all free codes posted during the Anniversary and Hollow Night events—these often include Gems and Trait Rerolls.

Step 2: Evolving Hollowseph & Unlocking the Dream Nail Ability

Obtaining the unit is just the beginning. Hollowseph must be evolved to reach its full moveset, including the Dream Nail equivalent—often called Dream Slash or Essence Harvest.

1. Unit Summon

  • What you need: Gems or Event Tickets
  • What to do: Roll on the Hollow Night Event Banner
  • What happens: You obtain the base Hollowseph unit

2. Evolution Stage 1

  • What you need: Souls (event materials)
  • What to do: Spend Souls earned from Hollow Night event stages
  • What happens: Hollowseph unlocks its core moveset, including early Nail Arts

3. Evolution Stage 2 — Final Form

  • What you need: Rare Essence (such as Divine Essence) + additional Souls + max unit level
  • What to do: Use high-tier essence and fully level up the unit
  • What happens: You unlock the ultimate Dream Nail ability (Dream Slash / Essence Harvest)

Power Level Check: Why Hollowseph Is Meta Right Now

As of November 2025, Hollowseph sits comfortably near the top of most tier lists—and for good reason.

Why It’s Strong:

  • Essence Drain: The Dream Nail ability often drains enemy energy/SOUL, enabling faster ultimates or huge burst damage.
  • Wide AOE Damage: Dream Slash animations hit large areas, making them ideal for late-game waves and boss encounters.
  • High Scaling: Its Divine rarity gives it excellent multipliers once fully evolved.

If you're aiming for top-tier performance in the current meta, Hollowseph is the unit to chase.