Master Hornet's acrobatic combat and explore the vast kingdom of Pharloom
Hollow Knight: Silksong features a refined combat system that builds upon the foundation of the original game while introducing new mechanics tailored to Hornet's unique abilities as a fast, agile fighter.
Hornet wields a needle as her primary weapon, allowing for swift, precise strikes. The combat system emphasizes speed and agility over the Knight's heavier, more deliberate approach.
Speed Rating: 85%Utilize Hornet's silk-based powers for both offense and defense. Silk can be used for traversal, creating barriers, or enhancing attacks.
Versatility: 90%Hornet moves with incredible agility, performing acrobatic maneuvers that allow for dynamic combat positioning and evasion.
Agility: 95%Swift melee attacks with her signature needle weapon. Combo chains can be extended with precise timing, dealing increasing damage with each successive hit.
Shoot silk threads for traversal and combat. Can be used to grapple to distant platforms, bind enemies, or create temporary barriers. Consumes silk resource.
Create protective barriers using silk. Blocks incoming damage and can be upgraded to reflect projectiles back at enemies. Effective for crowd control.
Quick dash attacks that pierce through enemies. Invulnerable during dash, making it essential for both offense and evasion. Can be chained multiple times.
Charged attacks for maximum damage. Can break enemy guards and deal critical damage to weak points. Timing is crucial for maximum effectiveness.
Spinning attack that hits multiple enemies. Excellent for crowd control and clearing groups of weaker foes. Can be enhanced with silk for additional effects.
Time your blocks perfectly to parry enemy attacks, opening them for devastating counterattacks. Perfect parries restore silk and can stagger even the toughest enemies.
Mastery Difficulty: ExpertChain silk abilities with standard attacks for devastating combos. Each ability consumes different amounts of silk, requiring strategic resource management during combat.
Mastery Difficulty: AdvancedMaster aerial combat with Hornet's enhanced mobility. Perform attacks while jumping, dashing, or hanging from silk threads for dynamic combat scenarios.
Mastery Difficulty: AdvancedRecover instantly from attacks and maintain offensive pressure. Essential for dealing with fast-paced boss battles and overwhelming enemy groups.
Mastery Difficulty: IntermediateSilksong introduces a comprehensive quest system that encourages exploration and discovery throughout Pharloom. Quests are divided into four main categories:
Collection quests that require gathering specific items, materials, or resources scattered throughout the world.
Exploration-based quests that challenge players to reach specific locations or discover hidden areas.
Combat-focused quests that task players with defeating specific enemies or completing combat challenges.
Epic boss battles and major story quests that advance the main narrative and provide significant rewards.
The primary currency obtained by defeating enemies. Similar to Geo from Hollow Knight, but with unique mechanics. Lost upon death unless put on a string.
Used for crafting tools and repairing equipment. Essential for maintaining Hornet's gear and abilities.
Special items that provide passive bonuses and enhancements when equipped. Can be upgraded throughout the game.
Create and customize various tools using gathered materials. Tools serve different purposes in combat, exploration, and puzzle-solving.
Tools require maintenance and repair using Shell Shards. This adds strategic depth to resource management and equipment usage.
Personalize Hornet's appearance and abilities through various customization options and upgrades.
The game features a natural difficulty curve that challenges players as they progress, with new enemy types and environmental hazards introduced gradually.
Player choices and completion percentage influence the outcome, encouraging multiple playthroughs and thorough exploration.
Additional difficulty settings and challenge modes for experienced players seeking greater tests of skill.