Hollow Knight: Silksong - Guides

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Hollow Knight: Silksong Tag Page Cover Art
Metroidvania
Action
Adventure
Soulslike
Systems
Top Critic Avg: 91 /100 Critics Rec: 97%
Released
September 4, 2025
ESRB
Everyone 10+ / Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood
Developer(s)
Team Cherry
Publisher(s)
Team Cherry
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WHERE TO PLAY

SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL

Become the Princess Knight
 

As the lethal hunter Hornet, adventure through a kingdom ruled by silk and song! Captured and taken to this unfamiliar world, prepare to battle mighty foes and solve ancient mysteries as you ascend on a deadly pilgrimage to the kingdom’s peak.


Hollow Knight: Silksong is the epic sequel to Hollow Knight, the award winning action-adventure. Journey to all-new lands, discover new powers, battle vast hordes of bugs and beasts and uncover secrets tied to your nature and your past.

Genre(s)
Metroidvania, Action, Adventure, Soulslike
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All 3 Pale Oil Locations (Pinmaster's Oil Quest) In Silksong

To further upgrade Hornet's Needle in Hollow Knight: Silksong, players must find a Pale Oil for the Pinmaster.

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How To Learn The Architect's Melody In Silksong

Learning The Architect's Melody in Hollow Knight: Silksong is not only tricky because of how to reach it, but it also comes with a puzzle.

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Silksong: How to Reach the Wormways

Here is how players can reach the optional location, Wormways in Hollow Knight: Silksong.

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How to Get Rid of Poison in Silksong (Maggots and Bugs on Health Bar)

Here's how to cure Poison and remove the Maggots on your health bar in Hollow Knight: Silksong.

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Silksong: How to Get Needle Strike (Charged Attack)

Charged Attack makes a return in Hollow Knight: Silksong, and here is how players can get it.

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Silksong: How to Unlock Steel Soul Mode (Permadeath)

Steel Soul Mode is a permadeath game mode in Hollow Knight: Silksong, where players only have one life. Here’s how to unlock it early.

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How to Get Through The Mist in Silksong

Players who are lost in the Mist, a confusing area in Hollow Knight: Silksong, can find all the information they need in this guide.

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Silksong: How to Beat Widow (Boss Guide)

To beat the Widow in Silksong, you must avoid its downward slash and follow-up while also maneuvering around bell projectiles and damaging ground.

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Silksong: Sister Splinter Boss Guide

To beat Sister Splinter, Silksong players must dodge its slam attacks, quickly destroy thorny vines, and avoid being hit by summoned enemies.

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Silksong: How to Get the Reaper Crest

The Crest of the Reaper comes with a great down slash which makes platforming much easier. Here is how players can acquire it in Silksong.

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How to Get to Act 2 in Silksong

To complete Act 1 and progress to Act 2, Silksong players must beat one of the hardest bosses in the game at the entrance to the Citadel.

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How to Unlock Hollow Knight Silksong Act 3

Players will need to complete the Silk and Soul wish to unlock the secret third act of Hollow Knight: Silksong. This guide explains how.

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How To Unlock Double Jump (Faydown Cloak Skill) In Silksong

Players can use Double Jump after passing the trial in Mount Fay, but it'll be one of the hardest tasks in Hollow Knight: Silksong.

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Hollow Knight Silksong: How to Parry

Parrying in Hollow Knight: Silksong allows players to nullify all incoming damage from an attack, making it a useful combat trick to master.

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How To Get Thread Storm Skill In Silksong

The Thread Storm is one of the many skills Hornet can unlock to deal massive damage to enemies in Hollow Knight: Silksong.

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How To Get Clawline Skill (Grappling Hook) In Silksong

The Clawline skill in Hollow Knight: Silksong is the ability required to hook into objects like hoops or enemies for better mobility.

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Where To Get & How To Use Bone Scroll In Silksong

Collecting Bone Scrolls is beneficial for players who wish to obtain easy Rosaries in Hollow Knight: Silksong.

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How To Break Bellhart Curse In Silksong (The Threadspun Town Quest)

To break the Bellhart curse and complete The Threadspun Town quest in Hollow Knight: Silksong, players must first learn the wall jump ability.

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Where to Go After Reaching Greymoor in Silksong

After Hornet bursts into Greymoor, follow this guide to learn where to go next in Silksong.

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How to Prevent Rosary Loss in Silksong (Save & Quit Exploit)

To stop losing Rosaries when you die in Silksong, or recover lost Rosaries after dying, use a Silkeater, create a String, or use an exploit.