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Hollow Grove

Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition guide · Ori travels to find the first element

Ori journeys through Hollow Grove while heading toward the Ginso Tree to restore the Element of Water. In this area, Ori discovers the Ancestral Tree that grants the Charge Flame ability and uses it to clear reinforced obstacles. Progression also involves navigating thorny terrain, freeing Gumo from a fallen boulder, and acquiring the Water Vein key required to enter the Ginso Tree.

Achievements here

The Ancient BeingProgress the main storyline until you reach and speak with the Great Spirit Tree.

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Items

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Charge Flame: Ancestral Tree located in Hollow GroveWater Vein: acquired after aiding Gumo and retrieving it from his cacheMap Stone Fragment: lying in the open along the lower central pathwayMap Stone: situated near the pathway leading east toward Thornfelt SwampEnergy Cell: trapped behind a breakable wooden barrier requiring Charge FlameAbility Cell: perched on a high platform above a bed of thornsLife Cell: located in an alcove behind an unstable wall surface

Secrets

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Ability Cell hidden inside an illusory tree trunk that fades when Ori walks directly into it

Enemies

Spitter

Stationary plant creature that fires acidic projectiles in fixed arcs

Spider

Creeps along walls and ceilings before leaping down or spitting web projectiles

Ram

Charges horizontally across flat surfaces upon spotting Ori and damages walls

Shops and people

Ancestral Tree: Grants the permanent Charge Flame skill

Tips

Use Charge Flame to break glowing, cracked barriers that block access to pickups and new pathways.
Baited Ram enemies can charge into wooden supports or barriers to reveal hidden nooks.
Spirit Flame attacks track small spiders reliably, allowing you to clear them from ceilings before jumping.

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