Is Zote a girl?

No, Zote the Mighty from Hollow Knight is a male character, often seen as a boastful, self-proclaimed strong warrior who is actually quite weak and full of himself, despite some players mistaking his appearance for being old or even female due to his voice and design.
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What is the gender of Zote in Hollow Knight?

Zote is male, as are the Hive Knight and Traitor Lord. The Knight, along with the other vessels, has no gender. Myla is female.
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Who falls in love with Zote?

If Zote is saved and defeated in the Colosseum of Fools, Zote shows up in Dirtmouth and Bretta falls in love with him.
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Why is Bretta obsessed with Zote?

Bretta likes Zote in Hollow Knight because she projects her fantasies onto him; after realizing the silent Knight isn't the romantic hero she imagined, she shifts her admiration to Zote, who boasts and pays attention to her, filling her need for a grandiose savior figure, even imagining him as the powerful "Grey Prince Zote," though this infatuation eventually fades as she learns Zote's true, boastful nature.
 
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Is the knight from Hollow Knight female?

No, the protagonist, "The Knight," is canonically genderless, made of void as a hollow vessel, and referred to with "it/its" pronouns, though many fans see them as non-binary; only Hornet, their half-sister, is a female, "gendered child" in the lore.
 
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Who is LGBT in Hollow Knight?

Hollow Knight features several confirmed or strongly implied LGBTQ+ characters, most notably the romantic pairing of Sheo (painter) and the Nailsmith, confirmed by developers for their "Happy Couple" achievement, and Grey Mourner, a lesbian with a past love for the Traitor's Child. Other characters, like the main Vessels (Knight, Hornet), are often interpreted as non-binary/genderless and asexual/aromantic, fitting broader queer identities, while Silksong introduces characters like the Green Prince (gay) and non-binary figures. 
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Is non-binary a boy or a girl?

Nonbinary Defined

Some people's gender changes over time. People whose gender is not male or female use many different terms to describe themselves, with nonbinary being one of the most common (sometimes spelled with a hyphen, as “non-binary”). Other terms include genderqueer, agender, bigender, genderfluid, and more.
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Does Bretta love the knight?

Reading her diary entry afterwards has Bretta tell the story of her falling out of love with the Knight, though the other bugs saw them as a hero, she couldn't do the same anymore, seeing a mere "vicious beast" who treated her coldly.
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Why do people hate Zote?

What Do People Hate About Him? He constantly displays arrogance and foolishness. Even when the Knight saves him twice, Zote will act as an ungrateful jerk regardless. Something that a few fans consider a bit too annoying.
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What is Zotes nail made of?

Zote's nail, called "Life Ender," is carved from Shellwood, a unique, wood-like material native to the world of Hollow Knight, especially connected to the region of Pharloom. It's notable because, being wood, it's inherently weak and can't deal proper damage, despite Zote's grandiose claims of being a mighty knight.
 
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Why does Zote look like a vessel?

Zote looks like a Hollow Knight vessel because he shares their distinctive cloak, helmet/mask, and nail, leading many fans to theorize he's a failed or prototype Vessel—an early, imperfect creation by the Pale King that retained a mind, voice, and gender, unlike the pure vessels, or perhaps just a bug from the same species as Elderbug with a similar design for comedic or thematic contrast. While some lore points to him being an outsider, his similarities to vessels, especially the Knight, are too striking to be purely accidental, suggesting he's either a broken attempt at a vessel or shares ancestry with them.
 
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Does Bretta leave Zote?

You can use Dream Nail on it to fight and defeat Zote, granting an achievement. After several fights with the boss, Bretta will become disillusioned with him and leave Dirtmouth.
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What is a Zote slang?

Ignorant, dull and very slow in learning. Also used as a noun."
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Is Hornet LGBTQ?

Hornet is a free gay dating app trusted by over 100 million gay, bi, trans, and queer men worldwide. Built for real connections, Hornet lets you chat, meet, and express yourself with guys who share your interests - whether you're looking for dating, new friends, meaningful conversations, or a casual hookup.
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Is killing Zote required for 112%?

No, you absolutely do not need to defeat Grey Prince Zote (GPZ) for 112% completion in {!nav}Hollow Knight; his fights, including his appearances in the Godmaster Pantheons, do not contribute to the percentage, and you can even skip saving him entirely and still reach 112%. In fact, letting him die or avoiding his fight makes the game easier as you skip one of the hardest optional bosses.
 
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Why is the White Lady tied up?

In the game Hollow Knight, the White Lady binds herself out of shame and regret for her role in creating the Vessels, powerful but flawed beings intended to contain the Infection, leading her to imprison herself in the Queen's Gardens to stop her own desire to procreate further. She sees her bindings as self-imposed penance for this "voracious desire" to breed, ensuring it ceases after witnessing the tragic outcomes of the Vessel project with the Pale King.
 
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What if Zote dies?

If you let Zote die in Hollow Knight, you miss out on his entire questline, including his appearances in Dirtmouth, the City of Tears, and the Colosseum of Fools, plus the optional Grey Prince Zote dream boss battle, but you get the "Neglect" achievement and don't have to deal with him anymore, making it a shortcut for completionists who don't care about the content or achievements associated with saving him.
 
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Why is Fairy Tail disliked?

Fairy Tail faces criticism primarily for its heavy reliance on the "power of friendship" trope, excessive fan service (especially sexualization of female characters), formulaic plots with low stakes (few permanent deaths), underdeveloped characters, and power-scaling issues leading to "asspulls" (sudden, unearned power-ups). Critics argue it lacks depth, becoming repetitive, while defenders say these elements are typical for its shonen genre and enjoyable for its focus on a found family, strong female leads, and fun adventures.
 
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Will there ever be a Hollow Knight 2?

Yes, there is a sequel to Hollow Knight, titled Hollow Knight: Silksong, which was released on September 4, 2025, featuring Hornet as the playable character and a new kingdom to explore, offering a similar Metroidvania style with new abilities, tools, and a deeper quest system.
 
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Did the Pale King love the Hollow Knight?

Yes, the Pale King developed genuine love and affection for the Hollow Knight, viewing them like a son, which is shown in the Path of Pain cutscene and ultimately became the fatal flaw that undermined the vessel's ability to contain the Infection, leading to Hallownest's fall. This parental bond, a form of impurity, prevented the vessel from being truly hollow, causing it to fail its purpose and seal away the Radiance. 
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Is Herrah Hornet's mom?

Hornet is the daughter of the Pale King and Herrah the Beast, the queen of Deepnest. Her birth was the result of a bargain for her mother to become a Dreamer, and as such, she spent only a short time with Herrah. Her shared father with the Knight and the rest of the Vessels makes them half-siblings.
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Is it too late to save Zote?

If he is not saved before acquiring the Mantis Claw, he dies in this location, with his nail and shell remaining. Hitting his shell here grants the Neglect achievement. If he is saved in Greenpath, Zote shows up in Dirtmouth, where he once again talks to the Knight in an arrogant fashion.
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Can a 9 year old be non-binary?

A young child's exploration of different gender identities is quite common. However, for some children this may continue into later childhood and adolescence. Some people see gender as existing on a spectrum. This includes male, female and a diversity of gender identities such as non-binary and agender (no gender).
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What is Teeny's gender?

Post-Survivor

Between the filming and airing of Survivor 47, Teeny had top surgery. In April 2025, Teeny came out as a trans man. He uses he/they pronouns.
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How do I tell my mom I'm non-binary?

It's often enough to say something like: 'I'm transgender' or 'I think I'm trans' or 'I've known for a while that I'm transgender' or 'I've been questioning my gender identity and I've come to realise that I'm non-binary. ' Let your parents know why you haven't told them before.
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