Mina the Hollower Best Trinkets Guide: Best Early, Boss, and Exploration Builds

Why Trinkets Matter

Trinkets are Mina’s build system. Weapons decide how you attack, and Sidearms give you special tools, but Trinkets decide how safe, aggressive, mobile, or resource-efficient your run feels.

The biggest mistake is wearing the same setup forever. Mina becomes easier when you switch Trinkets based on the current problem.

Buy Trinket Bags Early

Before chasing the perfect Trinket, increase your available slots. Trinket Bags are one of the best long-term purchases because every extra slot lets you combine more effects.

A good early spending order is: one main weapon upgrade, one Trinket Bag, key map or Underlab upgrades, then another Trinket Bag when you can afford it.

Best Beginner Trinkets

Lace Glove

A simple damage boost. Use it when enemies take too long to kill or boss fights drag on.

Twill Weave

A strong beginner defensive option. Use it when entering new areas or learning boss attacks.

Steady Soles

Helpful when knockback pushes you into spikes, enemies, or bad positions.

Brisk Brew

Good for players who like to attack and reposition quickly. It fits Mina’s hit-and-move combat rhythm.

Best Boss Trinkets

For your first attempt, do not go full damage. Bring survival first, then add damage once you understand the fight.

Recommended learning setup:

• Twill Weave
• Steady Soles
• Vascular Syrup
• Spark Orb

Recommended damage setup:

• Lace Glove
• Valor Medallion
• Smelling Salts
• Brisk Brew

Best Exploration Trinkets

Exploration is different from boss fighting. You want movement, hidden path detection, and better burrow control.

Useful exploration Trinkets include:

• Spring Heels
• Wallower’s Gauntlets
• Watchful Eye
• Iron Lung

Use these when backtracking, checking suspicious rooms, or cleaning up old regions.

Best Bones Farming Trinkets

When farming, use a setup that improves income and reduces mistakes.

Good choices:

• Windfall Charm
• Bell of Grace
• Spark Orb
• Brisk Brew

If you have fewer slots, start with Windfall Charm and add safety after.

Best Sidearm Trinkets

If your build relies on Sidearms, support them with:

• Smelling Salts
• Chain Capacitor
• Joule Syringe
• Brisk Brew

Sidearm Trinkets are strongest when you use Sidearms regularly, not only in emergencies.

When to Change Trinkets

Change Trinkets whenever your goal changes:

• Boss fight: damage plus safety.
• Exploration: movement and hidden path tools.
• Farming: Bones and protection.
• New area: defense and recovery.

The best Trinket setup is not the one with the highest damage. It is the one that solves the problem in front of you.