Quick answer: Based on the published walkthroughs available before Hiachi’s reported October 26 appearance, Floor 1’s tile-connection puzzle looks like the easiest to understand, while Floor 2’s six-pillar puzzle is also manageable once players notice that neighboring pillars can move together. Floor 3’s graveyard-code puzzle requires more careful reading and arithmetic. Hiachi’s challenge should not be ranked as easier or harder until its live puzzle mechanics are confirmed in-game.
Updated October 25, 2026, for U.S. players. Roblox has confirmed The Hollow’s nine-monster event format and lineup, but its newsroom announcement does not publish a complete official floor-by-floor order. The daily sequence below is based on current third-party walkthrough reporting, not a guaranteed schedule for every server.
How the first Hollow puzzles compare
The useful question is not simply which monster is scariest. For a player trying to collect event rewards efficiently, puzzle difficulty depends on how clearly the objective is signposted, how much exploration is required, whether the solution changes between runs, and how safely you can carry the relic back to the elevator. The published walkthroughs suggest that the first three floors test different skills.
| Reported floor | Monster | Main puzzle task | Estimated learning curve |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floor I | Seek (DOORS) | Find five pieces and connect a path on the tile board | Lower: visual matching and exploration |
| Floor II | Twisted Dandy (Dandy’s World) | Rotate six pillars so the bat symbols face the center | Low to moderate: linked rotations can confuse first-timers |
| Floor III | Biter (Demonology) | Read gravestones, calculate lifespans, and enter symbols in order | Moderate: observation plus arithmetic |
| Floor IV | The Deer (99 Nights in the Forest) | Use the live maze objective and return route shown in-game | Not ranked here: a reliable, detailed puzzle route was not verified for this guide |
| Hiachi’s reported night | Hiachi (The Mimic) | Check the current floor’s actual clues and objective | Not yet rated: do not guess before verifying the live puzzle |
Floor I: Why the tile puzzle is the easiest starting point
Gamezebo’s walkthrough describes a task built around finding five glowing-line tiles, placing them into the matching board, and rotating the panels until the line connects the two ends. The objective is visual and concrete: you can see whether the path is connected. That makes it the most beginner-friendly puzzle among the first three walkthroughs reviewed for this comparison.
The challenge is still not completely effortless. Searching the maze costs time, and Seek can interrupt a run. Keep track of the route back to the elevator, and do not treat a screenshot as a universal map: room layouts and hiding spots can vary, and the published screenshot is a reference rather than proof that every run is identical.
Floor II: Twisted Dandy’s pillars are simple once you spot the rule
The Floor II guide says players should reach the Dandy’s World-themed section, find the ring of pillars, and turn each bat symbol toward the center. A correctly aligned pillar sends a beam to the central point. The catch is that turning one pillar can also turn its neighbors, so random clicking may undo progress.
Practical tip: pause after each interaction and watch which other pillars move. Solve one relationship at a time instead of repeatedly spinning every pillar. Once all beams are lit, use the lever, collect the relic, and make it back to the elevator. That feedback loop makes the puzzle learnable even if the first attempt feels confusing.
Floor III: Biter’s graveyard code takes more reasoning
Unlike the first two puzzles, the Floor III route requires reading clues and comparing dates. The walkthrough reports that players inspect gravestones, calculate each person’s lifespan by subtracting birth year from death year, then use the three shortest lifespans to determine the symbol order for a coffin lock. That adds several opportunities for small mistakes: misreading a date, subtracting incorrectly, or copying a symbol in the wrong order.
Use the clues in your own run instead of blindly copying a code. The walkthrough itself warns that the arrangement may differ. If the gravestone names or dates do not match, calculate the lifespans again and order the shortest to longest before entering symbols.
What about The Deer and Hiachi?
Roblox officially confirms The Deer and Hiachi among The Hollow’s nine featured monsters. Current event listings place The Deer × Bundun on October 26 and Hiachi × Left Arm Kim on October 27 in U.S. Pacific time. These are creator livestream listings; they should not be treated as definitive proof of the exact moment a floor unlocks for every player. Third-party schedules may report the monster rotation, but Roblox’s announcement does not publish a full day-by-day floor chart.
At the time of this update, the responsible comparison is to leave Hiachi’s puzzle difficulty unrated until the actual floor and its instructions can be checked. A monster’s appearance or reputation does not tell players how complex its relic puzzle will be. Once the floor is available, note the objective, how many clue steps it uses, whether the solution varies, and how difficult the return trip is.
Fastest strategy for players who want the rewards
- Read the clue before moving. Identify whether the task is visual matching, linked controls, or date-and-symbol logic.
- Search with a purpose. Check rooms for the specific tiles, pillar room, gravestones, or objective markers described by the live clue.
- Change one thing at a time. This is especially important for Floor II, where neighboring pillars can move together.
- Verify the solution visually. Look for the connected line, all beams reaching the center, or the lock opening before assuming the puzzle is solved.
- Plan the escape before taking the relic. Keep a mental note of the elevator route and avoid unnecessary detours while carrying the item.
- Confirm the reward in-game. Check the event interface or avatar inventory rather than trusting a reposted claim screenshot.
Official event details and source notes
Roblox says The Hollow is a nine-night survival event featuring monsters from nine horror experiences. Players can earn exclusive avatar items by completing quests in the hub and participating experiences; other Halloween Marketplace items may be paid. The event’s live finale is planned for October 31, and Roblox says rewards remain collectible until noon Pacific Standard Time on November 2, 2026.
For current availability, open the official The Hollow experience. Read the Roblox Developer Forum announcement for the confirmed event format and monster lineup. Puzzle walkthrough details in this article are attributed to Gamezebo’s guide and should be treated as reported gameplay guidance rather than an official Roblox solution sheet.
Official event post and further reading
Use Roblox’s official event listing to check the experience and creator events before planning a session:
The Deer is confirmed for Day 4 of The Hollow. Check the official post and then verify the live floor objective in-game.
— Roblox (@Roblox) October 25, 2026
Also check the official The Hollow experience and event listings before playing. A scheduled post or creator stream is not proof of a universal floor reset time.
For the creator schedule in U.S. time zones, see our Roblox The Hollow creator livestream schedule. Stream times are not the same as guaranteed floor reset times.
Frequently asked questions
Which The Hollow puzzle has been easiest so far?
Among the first three published walkthroughs reviewed, Floor I’s tile-connection puzzle appears easiest to understand because it is based on a visible path. Players still need to find the pieces and avoid Seek.
Is Floor II harder than Floor I?
It may feel harder at first because turning one pillar can move its neighbors. Once you track those linked rotations and aim every bat symbol toward the center, the rule becomes easier to follow.
What makes Biter’s Floor III puzzle harder?
It requires reading gravestone dates, calculating lifespans, and translating the shortest lifespans into a symbol sequence. Use the dates visible in your run because a copied code may not fit every setup.
Is Hiachi’s puzzle confirmed to be the hardest?
No. A monster’s reputation does not establish puzzle difficulty. Check the live floor instructions before ranking Hiachi against earlier nights.
Does a creator livestream prove a floor has unlocked?
No. A livestream listing confirms a scheduled creator event, not necessarily the exact floor-unlock time for every server. Check The Hollow’s live in-game elevator and objective prompts.
When do The Hollow rewards expire?
Roblox says players can continue collecting rewards until noon Pacific Standard Time on November 2, 2026. Check the official event experience for any updated in-game notices.
By Shivam Das. This comparison distinguishes Roblox’s official event details from third-party walkthrough reporting. The Hiachi difficulty ranking will remain open until its live puzzle can be verified.
