Forgotten Hollow is a new region in MapleStory Classic World designed for characters between Levels 39 and 60. The area contains 33 maps, ten unique monsters, two bosses, and 15 quests, making it an important location for players progressing through the mid-game.
The region was closed during Founder’s Access, so players cannot explore it yet based on the supplied launch information. Nexon announced during its October 17 livestream that Forgotten Hollow is scheduled to open on November 18, 2026. The exact opening time has not been confirmed.
In this guide, we’ll cover how to enter Forgotten Hollow, all ten exclusive monsters, both bosses, and the quests and rewards available in the region. This should help you prepare your character before the area opens.
MapleStory Classic World Forgotten Hollow Guide – Monsters, Bosses, and Quests
Forgotten Hollow is scheduled to open on November 18, 2026, according to Nexon’s October 17 livestream. The region remains closed during Founder’s Access, and the exact opening time has not been announced.
The supplied launch data contains information about the area’s maps, monsters, bosses, and quests. These details can help you plan your progression, but the region’s availability and in-game details should be checked again when it opens.
How to Enter Forgotten Hollow
There are two routes into Forgotten Hollow, depending on where you are exploring.
- From Ellinia: Travel north to The Tree Tunnel At the Forest Up North, then enter Forgotten Entrance III.
- From Sleepy Dungeon: Head to Sleepy Dungeon V to enter Forgotten Dungeon Tunnel.
The town of Forgotten Hollow also has useful facilities for adventurers. You can visit Luma for shop services and Cave Fairy’s Storage to access storage.
All Forgotten Hollow Monsters
Forgotten Hollow contains ten monsters that are exclusive to this region in the supplied data. Their levels range from 39 to 59, making them suitable for players progressing through the mid-game.
| Monster | Level | HP | EXP | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glowshroom | 39 | 1,377 | 82 | Forgotten Entrance III, Forgotten Entrance II |
| Raffle | 40 | 1,722 | 85 | Forgotten Entrance II, Forgotten Entrance III |
| Golden Stirge | 42 | 1,278 | 93 | Decayed Tunnel II, Forbidden Entrance |
| Aqumander | 43 | 2,069 | 98 | Collision of Ice and Fire, Primeval Forest I |
| Echopus | 45 | 2,163 | 107 | Perilous Descent I, Perilous Descent II |
| Rafflesia | 47 | 2,285 | 117 | Forbidden Entrance, The End of Fleeting Light |
| Duskmander | 50 | 2,682 | 133 | Precipice of Darkness, Forbidden Entrance |
| Myewood | 54 | 3,924 | 160 | Lingering Regret, Decayed Tunnel III |
| Rotten Mushroom | 56 | 3,520 | 183 | Dilapidated Tomb, Another Sanctuary |
| Sporewood | 59 | 4,834 | 201 | Another Sanctuary, Dilapidated Tomb |
Other monsters from Victoria Island also appear on some Forgotten Hollow maps. These include Lupin, Zombie Lupin, Curse Eye, and Zombie Mushroom.
Best Monsters to Farm While Leveling
The monsters in Forgotten Hollow provide a gradual progression in both level and experience rewards.
- Glowshroom and Raffle: These are among the earliest monsters you’ll encounter, at Levels 39 and 40.
- Aqumander and Echopus: These monsters become especially relevant when completing The Road Back Home quest.
- Myewood and Sporewood: These higher-level monsters are required for Myra’s Old Friends quest chain and are suitable targets for players progressing toward the upper end of the region’s level range.
Your best farming target will depend on your character’s damage, accuracy, and ability to clear each map efficiently.
Forgotten Hollow Bosses
There are two bosses listed in the region’s launch data: Zombie Mushmom and Rotten Mushmom. Both provide substantially more experience than the regular monsters.
| Boss | Level | HP | EXP | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zombie Mushmom | 55 | 66,640 | 668 | Bygone Garden III |
| Rotten Mushmom | 60 | 86,400 | 844 | Someone Else’s Grave, Bygone Garden III |
Zombie Mushmom
Zombie Mushmom is a Level 55 boss with 66,640 HP and a listed reward of 668 EXP. You can find it in Bygone Garden III.
Rotten Mushmom
Rotten Mushmom is the higher-level boss, appearing at Level 60 with 86,400 HP and 844 EXP. Its listed locations are Someone Else’s Grave and Bygone Garden III.
Since both bosses have much more HP than the region’s regular monsters, prepare enough healing items before attempting a fight. The supplied data does not include their full attack patterns or respawn timers.
All Forgotten Hollow Quests and Rewards
Forgotten Hollow has 15 listed quests. They include monster-hunting tasks, collection objectives, conversations with NPCs, and a quest chain that begins in Ellinia.
The table below summarizes the available quest information.
| Quest | Level | NPC | Objective | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zelya’s Map | 39 | Zelya | Collect 25 Zelya’s Map Fragments | Blue Potion ×20 |
| Natural Adhesive | 39 | Zelya | Defeat 50 Raffles and collect 25 Raffle Petals | Return Scroll to Forgotten Hollow ×2 |
| The Road Back Home | 43 | Zelya | Defeat 50 Aqumanders and 50 Echopus | One each of the Greater Earring STR, DEX, INT, and LUK Scrolls |
| Nyroth’s Fragile Hope | 45 | Nyroth | Collect 20 Rafflesia Petals | Blue Potion ×25 |
| Matters of the Heart | 45 | Nyroth | Obtain 1 Scorched Arcon Scroll | Cape Accuracy Scroll: Intermediate and Cape Accuracy Scroll: Greater |
| A Memory of Iron | 45 | Jaime the Wandering Explorer | Defeat 50 Echopus | Watermelon ×15, Lemon ×10 |
| Old Friends | 49 | Myra | Defeat 50 Myewood and 30 Sporewood | 7,706 EXP |
| Myra’s Old Friend | 49 | Myra | Obtain 1 Ominous Rotten Branch | Mana Elixir ×15 |
| A Heart of Stillness and Wood | 50 | Daniel the Scholar | Collect 30 Cursed Dolls and 20 Duskmander Tails | Elixir ×15, Bottomwear HP Scroll: Greater |
| The Sage’s Burden | 50 | Daniel the Scholar | Talk to Daniel the Scholar | Elixir ×15, Lemon ×10, Mana Elixir ×2 |
| The Roots of Regret | 39 | Grendel the Really Old | Collect 25 Luminous Magical Resonance | 3,531 EXP, Orange Potion ×20 |
| A Fairy’s Insight | 39 | Grendel the Really Old | Talk to Grendel the Really Old | 4,200 EXP, Blue Potion ×20 |
| Tracing the Resonance | 39 | Arwen the Fairy | Collect 25 Rotten Root Fragments | 4,200 EXP, Hat Accuracy Scroll: Intermediate or Greater |
| The Yawning Abyss | 39 | Arwen the Fairy | Talk to Arwen the Fairy | 1,500 EXP, Blue Potion ×10 |
| Welcome to the Hollow | 39 | Grendel the Really Old | Talk to Grendel the Really Old | 2,500 EXP, choice of one Greater weapon attack scroll for your job |
The supplied data lists a total of 84,249 EXP across all 15 quests.
The Road Back Home – Earring Scroll Rewards
The Road Back Home is one of the most notable quests in Forgotten Hollow because of its scroll rewards. At Level 43, you must defeat 50 Aqumanders and 50 Echopus.
Completing the quest awards one each of the following:
- Earring STR Scroll: Greater
- Earring DEX Scroll: Greater
- Earring INT Scroll: Greater
- Earring LUK Scroll: Greater
These rewards can be useful if you’re working on improving your character’s equipment. You can also use the required monster kills to gain experience while progressing through the area.
Matters of the Heart – Cape Accuracy Scrolls
At Level 45, you can take Matters of the Heart from Nyroth. The objective requires one Scorched Arcon Scroll, and the listed rewards include both a Cape Accuracy Scroll: Intermediate and a Cape Accuracy Scroll: Greater.
Welcome to the Hollow – Choose Your Weapon Scroll
Welcome to the Hollow is part of the quest chain that begins with Grendel the Really Old in Ellinia. Completing it awards 2,500 EXP and lets you choose one Greater weapon attack scroll suited to your job.
This makes it worth checking before you finish the quest, particularly if you’re planning equipment upgrades.
Shadow of the World Tree Quest Chain
The five-quest Shadow of the World Tree chain begins with Grendel the Really Old in Ellinia and leads into Forgotten Hollow.
The supplied data identifies the following quests as part of the chain:
- The Roots of Regret
- A Fairy’s Insight
- Tracing the Resonance
- The Yawning Abyss
- Welcome to the Hollow
These quests involve collecting special items, speaking with NPCs, and investigating the resonance connected to the region. Together, they provide experience, potions, and a choice of Greater weapon attack scroll.
Since the chain starts in Ellinia, check Grendel the Really Old before heading into Forgotten Hollow so you can begin the progression as early as possible.
Forgotten Hollow Tips
Here are a few things to keep in mind before exploring the new region.
- Prepare for Level 39 progression: The first listed monsters are Level 39 Glowshrooms and Level 40 Raffles.
- Collect quest items while farming: Several quests require monster drops or collection items, so avoid selling potentially useful materials before checking your active objectives.
- Prioritize The Road Back Home: Its four Greater Earring Scroll rewards make it a notable quest to complete at Level 43.
- Keep potions ready: Several quests provide potions as rewards, but you should bring your own supplies for boss fights.
- Check both entrances: The Ellinia route and Sleepy Dungeon route lead to different entrance maps.
- Revisit the region after opening: The exact opening time and any launch-day changes were not included in the supplied information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What level is Forgotten Hollow?
Forgotten Hollow is intended for characters around Levels 39–60. Its exclusive monsters range from Level 39 to Level 59, and its two listed bosses are Levels 55 and 60.
When does Forgotten Hollow open?
Nexon announced November 18, 2026, during its October 17 livestream. The exact opening time remains unconfirmed in the supplied data.
How many maps are in Forgotten Hollow?
The region is described as containing 33 maps.
How many monsters and bosses are there?
The supplied data lists ten monsters exclusive to the region and two bosses: Zombie Mushmom and Rotten Mushmom. Other Victoria Island monsters also appear on some maps.
Which Forgotten Hollow quest gives Greater Earring Scrolls?
The Road Back Home, available at Level 43 from Zelya, rewards one each of the Greater Earring STR, DEX, INT, and LUK Scrolls.
How much EXP do all the quests give?
The supplied launch data lists a combined total of 84,249 EXP for all 15 quests.
Forgotten Hollow is shaping up to be an important mid-game region in MapleStory Classic World, with ten exclusive monsters, two bosses, and 15 quests to complete. Its quests offer experience, potions, equipment scrolls, and other useful rewards.
Before the region opens, prepare for the Level 39–60 progression range and familiarize yourself with the quest requirements. Once Forgotten Hollow becomes available, completing its quests while farming the appropriate monsters should help you make the most of your time in the new area.