Silksong All Endings
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If you think you're done when you've rolled credits once, think again. It shouldn't be a surprise that Silksong has multiple endings for you to discover. Hollow Knight had some with some pretty wild requirements. And while some of the endings here have a few little secrets to wade through, they're not too bad to get.

In this guide, we'll cover how to get every single ending in Hollow Knight: Silksong. This should be obvious, but this guide will contain huge spoilers for the game.

All Endings in Hollow Knight: Silksong

There are five separate endings in Silksong, with two secret ones and three "main" ones.

We've got all the details on how to unlock each one, using the names of each achievement when you roll credits.

Ending 1 - Weaver Queen (Normal Ending)

Ending 1 Weaver Queen
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How to get: Defeat Grand Mother Silk at the end of Act 2 and Bind her

The easiest ending to get; all you need to do is gather the Threefold Melody in Act 2, play it for the robots outside of the Cogwork Core, and then get in the elevator.

You'll need to defeat Lace a second time before making your way up to Grand Mother Silk. Then, once you defeat her, Bind her.

Ending 2 - Twisted Child (Cursed Ending)

Ending 2 Twisted Child
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How to get: Defeat Grand Mother Silk in Act 2 while cursed

One of two secret endings, this is missable. You must do this in Act 2 before completing the Snared Silk ending.

To do this, you need to get the Twisted Bud and give it to Greyroot in Shellwood to complete the Rite of Rebirth Wish. This will curse Hornet and, with this curse, you will need to go and defeat Grand Mother Silk.

It's not easy! But if you want to know every step on how to get cursed, and how to get it removed, check out our guide:

Ending 3 - Snared Silk (Bad Ending)

Ending 3 Snared Silk
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How to get: Defeat Grand Mother Silk after completing the Silk and Soul Wish and then play the Needolin

If you're looking to get to Act 3 and get the True Ending (see below), this is the ending you'll want to get.

Essentially, you need to do a lot to unlock the Silk and Soul Wish at Songclave. Complete that request and then you'll get an item that will allow you to ensnare Grand Mother Silk.

Given that there are a lot of requirements to unlock the path to this ending, and reach Act 3, here's our hand guide on how to do just that.

Ending 4 - Sister of the Void (True Ending)

Ending 4 Sister of the Void
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How to get: Defeat the final boss at the end of Act 3

Act 3 offers plenty of extremely tough challenges, but the biggest of the all awaits at the end of the game.

To reach the final boss, you need to collect three Old Hearts in order to pierce through the Void and save Pharloom. Go back through The Abyss and confront the darkness at the bottom.

Ending 5 - Passing of the Age (Secret Ending)

Ending 5 Passing of the Age
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How to get: Complete the Passing of the Age Wish and then defeat the final boss at the end of Act 3

A very unique addition to the True Ending of Silksong, Passing of the Age returns from Hollow Knight. You'll first need to complete a Wish which sees you locating a familiar face in various places across Pharloom.


For you completionists out there, we're sure you'll be rolling credits multiple times to see everything Silksong has to offer.. For more help, have a look at our walkthrough hub for details on quests, Tools, and more.