We're finally ready to ascend — Hollow Knight: Silksong is out now, and Pharloom is ready and waiting to be explored.
Just like Hollow Knight, Team Cherry has stuffed its second game with tons of challenges, hidden collectibles, and a whole bunch of news systems for you to dig into. We absolutely loved the game, with yours truly scoring it a 10/10.
So, this walkthrough will be your one-stop shop on all things Hollow Knight: Silksong, helping you to get every single Tool, explore the entire map, and how to complete all the Quests.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong Guides
There are a lot of hidden secrets and challenges awaiting in Silksong, so we've broken up all the important aspects to help you sew up what you're looking for.
Brief warning - this guide will contain spoilers, so be careful!
Walkthrough
Pharloom's huge map and large roster of bosses make up the bulk of Silksong, so if you're looking for some general game-progressing tips, you'll want to dive into the following:
- All Bosses
With over 40 bosses, it's hard to keep track of every challenging foe in Silksong. We have a list of every single boss you can fight in-game, broken up into acts, and which bosses are mandatory or optional. - How To Get Every Ending
Hollow Knight had multiple endings, and so does Silksong! Here, we'll cover how to get every single ending in the game. - How To Unlock Act 3
Yes, there are three acts in Silksong, but the final one is a little bit hidden. This guide will tell you how to unlock that final act, which will help get the remaining endings. - Recommended Route
There are a lot of places to explore in Pharloom, so it's pretty easy to get lost. We've put together what we think is the best route through Silksong's Acts right here.
Skills & Equipment - Tools, Crests, and Cloaks
Hornet has access to many more tools (literally) than The Knight; gone is the nail and gone are charms, it's time to look at all the Tools, Crests, and Skills the princess of Hallownest has access to.
- All Tools
Embracing the true Metroidvania experience, Hornet can now equip subweapons and passive upgrades known as Tools. We've got a list of every single Tool in the game right here. - Crest Guide - All Crest Locations & Effects
Crests are a new equippable resource that determine some of Hornet's skills and abilities. We'll go over just what they're for and how to best utilise them. - How To Get Double Jump
You get Double Jump surprisingly late in Silksong! So if you're wondering how to get around or whether you need Double Jump to progress, we have the location of the Faydown Cloak all sorted here. - Needle Upgrades
Hornet needs to keep her needle sharp, and she can do that by upgrading her main weapon. It'll take a while to find, but we'll be covering where to find those much-needed needle upgrades. - Silk Skills & Ancestral Arts
With Hornet's more acrobatic combat style, she has a range of attacks and skills she can learn as she progresses through Pharloom. Here, we'll go over what these are and how to get them.
Quests
Silksong introduces a whole Quest system to keep Hornet occupied between the various towns across the kingdom. Here's a host of optional adventures for you to get stuck into.
- Wish Quest List
We'll be curating a complete list of every quest in Hollow Knight: Silksong right here, along with what town to find them in.
Quest Guides
Looking for a few specific quests in particular? We'll be covering some of the tougher ones right here.
- Broodfeast
During Act 2, you'll meet a fearsome Huntress who needs to feed her family, but she needs some rather particular ingredients. Above you'll find the best way to get all the Organs the Huntress and Runt ever need. - Final Audience
One late-game quest sees you rebuild a robot's heart and then promise them one final test. We've got you covered if you're trying to find the Cogheart pieces or Second Sentinel in this guide. - Flexible Spines
Hornet's cloak comes in handy while she's exploring Pharloom, and she can modify it thanks to the help of those handy with a thread and needle. Here's how to complete the Flexible Spines quest. - The Great Taste of Pharloom
This quest is a pretty important one as you'll need to complete it to get a handy weapon upgrade. We've covered every step of this long wish, including the dreader Courier's Rasher route. - Green Prince
While not a Wish, the Green Prince has a secret questline that is worth following through for the story alone. If you want to know how to save him and how to reach his former kingdom, this is the guide you'll need. - Infestation Operation (Hornet's Curse, Rite of Rebirth)
There's a way of making Silksong a little harder than it already is, but it involves a sequence of events and quests to unlock and curse. So we've covered both the Rite of Rebirth and Infestation Operation quests in one handy place. - Passing of the Age
Hollow Knight fans wondering where Mister Mushroom is, fear not; he's back! And he's hiding across the world once again. Here's where you'll find Herald hiding this time around.
Collectibles
If you're looking for upgrades on Health, Silk, or just some adorable barking Fleas, then we've got the location of every single collectible Mask Shard, Spool Fragment, and lost Flea in this section.
- All Lost Flea Locations
Grubs? Old news. Fleas? Well, now you're talking. You can gather up a host of fleas to embark on a pilgrimage, so here's where to find every single flea hiding in Pharloom. - All Mossberry Locations
This curious fruit is an early-game collectible, but it turns into something very useful later on. If you're Mossberry hunting, make sure to check in here. - Mask Shard Locations
Health is very important, so you'll want to find some masks to increase Hornet's max HP. This guide covers the location of every single Mask Shard in Silksong. - Simple Key Locations
Looking for keys, doors, or both? There are a handful of locked doors, and only so many keys out there. We've got the location for every single key and door within Pharloom. - Spool Fragment Locations
Like The Knight's Soul upgrades, Hornet can increase the amount of Silk she can hold with Spool Fragments. Here's where you'll find these. - Where To Find Shakra - Compass, Quill & Map Locations
Shakra is a new friend you'll meet down in Pharloom, and she's an expert cartographer. If you need help filling your map out, or simply want to buy some pins, then here's every place you can find her.
General Tips & FAQs
If this is your first time playing a Hollow Knight game, or you just need some general advice and a general idea of how long Silksong is, then we've got some common questions (and answers) for you below.
- All Achievements
In-game achievements are back, and there are some particularly gnarly ones in Silksong. Here's how to get every single one of them, including those secret one - Best Rosary Farming Spots
Rosaries are your new main currency in Silksong, but you may find yourself running a little short frequently. Here's the best places to farm money in the game. - Do I Need To Play Hollow Knight Before Silksong?
Ahh, the ultimate question — should you dive into Hallownest before Pharloom? This little explainer will tell you if you can, and if you should, jump straight into Silksong without checking out Hollow Knight. - How Long Does It Take To Beat?
Hollow Knight was a big ol' Metroidvania, and Silksong looks to be bigger still. Here's how long the sequel takes to beat, how to get everything, and how it compares to Hollow Knight. - How To Bind Eva
Eva is a very useful NPC for upgrading your Hunter Crest and Tool slots, but she can also be bound for a very useful skill. It's not easy, so here's how we managed to absorb Eva's powers.