Desperation Bonnet
Quick Answer: Desperation Bonnet
Desperation Bonnet is an Attack Trinket in Mina the Hollower. It increases Mina's damage when her health is low and also reduces Sidearm costs while at low health.
Desperation Bonnet is found in the Old Graveyard along the Queensbury Crypt route in Mourner's Mile. Burrow beneath the hidden coffin north of the sleeping graveyard keeper to reach it.
Trinket Details
- Effect: Deal more damage when at low health. Sidearms also cost less at low health.
- Location: Mourner's Mile — Old Graveyard, along the Queensbury Crypt route.
- How to Get: Burrow beneath the hidden coffin north of the sleeping graveyard keeper.
- Category: Attack.
- Slot Cost: 1 Trinket slot.
How Does Desperation Bonnet Work?
Desperation Bonnet is built around low-health play. When Mina's health is low, her damage increases and Sidearms cost fewer Joules to use.
This creates a high-risk, high-reward playstyle: the Trinket becomes more valuable as Mina gets closer to defeat, but staying at low health leaves less room for mistakes.
How to Get Desperation Bonnet
- Progress through Mourner's Mile toward the Queensbury Crypt route.
- Reach the Old Graveyard.
- Find the sleeping graveyard keeper.
- Go north of the graveyard keeper and look for the hidden coffin.
- Burrow beneath the coffin to reach Desperation Bonnet.
Is Desperation Bonnet Worth Using?
Desperation Bonnet can be very strong for players who are comfortable fighting at low health. The increased damage can shorten encounters, while the lower Sidearm cost gives more flexibility.
Its main weakness is consistency. The Trinket is strongest when Mina is already in danger, so safer players may prefer an effect that does not depend on low health.
Best Uses for Desperation Bonnet
- Low-health damage builds.
- Sidearm-focused setups that benefit from reduced Joule costs.
- Boss fights where extra damage can shorten dangerous phases.
- Players comfortable staying at critical health.
- High-risk builds that prioritize offense over safety.
Desperation Bonnet and 100% Completion
Desperation Bonnet is hidden in the Old Graveyard rather than obtained from a normal shop or NPC reward, so it can be easy to overlook during a first playthrough.
If it is missing from your collection, revisit the Old Graveyard and check the hidden coffin north of the sleeping graveyard keeper.