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Mina the Hollower Guide
Your starting hub for the Mina the Hollower guide — walkthrough and Tenebrous Isle map, how to save, boss list, trinket tier list, best builds, weapons, and all 50 feats. Pick a path below or jump to the section you need.
Last updated: June 9, 2026
Metacritic 93OpenCritic 92$19.99Out now
Mina the Hollower is a burrow-and-fight adventure on Tenebrous Isle. This guide site is organized for players searching walkthrough routes, save mechanics, and database pages — without repeating the same long-form content on every URL.
New to the island? Follow the five-step beginner path. Returning for a specific answer? Use the topic cards or browse grid to open the dedicated guide page.
New to Mina the Hollower? Start in this order
Read the beginner guide
Pick Nightstar or blades, learn Hollowing, and understand when to return to Ossex before your first Spark Generator.
Open beginner's guide →Learn how to save
There is no pause-menu save. Room autosaves and Underlab checkpoints protect your run — read this before a long session.
How to save guide →Use the walkthrough & map
Queensbury Crypt first for Proto Spark, then pick bayou, Septemburg, or Bone Beach. The walkthrough page has the full Tenebrous Isle map.
Walkthrough & map →Equip S-tier trinkets and a build
Grab Primed Vial Pouch early, check the trinket tier list, then copy a safe first-clear loadout from the builds page.
Best builds & trinkets →Study bosses before big fights
Thorne, The Duchess, Bertram, and late-game fights each have phase notes on the boss list — bookmark the fight you are stuck on.
Boss list & guides →
Mina the Hollower guides by topic
How to save & Underlab checkpoints
Save system guide →Boss list — all bosses & order
All bosses →Trinket tier list & best trinkets
Trinket tier list →Weapons & best weapon pick
Weapons guide →Best builds & loadouts
Build loadouts →Feats, achievements & trophy guide
All feats list →Astral Orrery & Mutant Lab
Astral Orrery guide →Browse all guide sections
Progression Guides
Beginner tips, how to save, and Astral Orrery — long-form answers.
Bosses
Phase tells and counters for verified story fights.
Weapons
All five primaries, upgrades, and when to swap.
Trinkets & Builds
60 trinkets plus recommended loadouts.
Areas
Tenebrous Isle map and Spark Generator order.
Builds
Weapon, sidearm, and trinket combos by boss.
Achievements
All 50 Steam feats grouped by category.
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Mina the Hollower guide FAQ
What is Mina the Hollower’s Metacritic score?
Mina the Hollower holds a Metacritic score of 93 on PC at launch (June 2026), placing it among the highest-rated action-adventures of the year. Console editions may vary slightly — check Metacritic for your platform.
What is the OpenCritic score for Mina the Hollower?
OpenCritic lists Mina the Hollower at 92 with roughly 97% of critics recommending it. Scores aggregate review outlets — use them as a quality signal alongside the beginner guide and walkthrough here.
Is Mina the Hollower worth buying? (Review summary)
Critics praise the burrow combat, Shovel Knight pedigree, and dense Tenebrous Isle exploration. At $19.99 it is a full premium game (not F2P). If you enjoy metroidvania-style map growth and deliberate boss fights, community consensus aligns with the strong Metacritic/OpenCritic scores — start with our beginner guide if you are new.
How much does Mina the Hollower cost?
The standard price is $19.99 USD on Steam and most digital storefronts. Nintendo eShop and PlayStation Store list regional pricing — physical Switch 2 editions may cost more. No in-game microtransactions.
How long is Mina the Hollower? How long to beat?
Expect about 20–30 hours for a first story clear on HowLongToBeat-style pacing. 100% feats, optional bosses, and New Game Plus with modifiers can push past 40 hours. See the beginner guide for a difficulty and length breakdown.
Where is the Mina the Hollower walkthrough and map?
The walkthrough page covers Tenebrous Isle map, Spark Generator order, and where to go first after Ossex. The in-game Isle Map (from Drillhardt) is separate from our region overview image — see walkthrough FAQ for map vs interactive map.
How do I save in Mina the Hollower?
Use room autosaves and Underlab checkpoints — there is no Save button in the pause menu. The dedicated how-to-save guide explains the save icon and safe quit steps.
What is the best weapon and build for beginners?
Nightstar is the safest starter weapon; pair it with Proto Spark and Primed Vial Pouch. Full comparisons live on the weapons and builds pages linked above.
Where should I go first on Tenebrous Isle?
Queensbury Crypt northeast is the community default — Duke quest rewards Proto Spark. See the walkthrough for the full generator order.
Is this guide site official?
This is an independent fan guide, not affiliated with Yacht Club Games. Verify mechanics in-game after patches.
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