SILKSONGAbilities

Abilities in Silksong are specialized skills that Hornet acquires throughout her journey. Ancestral Arts are ancient Weaver techniques that enhance traversal and combat capabilities, while Combat Skills provide unique combat enhancements and special abilities. Each ability requires specific input combinations and is discovered in different areas of Pharloom.

Ancestral Arts

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Clawline Ability in Hollow Knight: Silksong

Clawline

Learn how the Clawline ability in Hollow Knight: Silksong lets Hornet harpoon across gaps, strike enemies, and recover Silk.

HARPOON
The Cauldron in The Underworks
Cling Grip Ability in Hollow Knight: Silksong

Cling Grip

See how the Cling Grip ability in Hollow Knight: Silksong lets Hornet scale walls, chain wall jumps, and reach hidden areas.

SPRINT
Shellwood
Elegy of the Deep Ability in Hollow Knight: Silksong

Elegy of the Deep

Use the Elegy of the Deep ability in Hollow Knight: Silksong to enter memories and uncover story moments.

Hold DOWN + NEEDOLIN
Ruined Chapel
Needolin Ability in Hollow Knight: Silksong

Needolin

Harness the Needolin ability in Hollow Knight: Silksong to play Silk melodies, unlock doors, and reveal hidden dialogue.

NEEDOLIN
Bellhart
Silk Soar Ability in Hollow Knight: Silksong

Silk Soar

Use the Silk Soar ability in Hollow Knight: Silksong to launch upward on Silk threads and reach high platforms.

DOWN + HARPOON
Weavenest Absolum in The Abyss
Swift Step Ability in Hollow Knight: Silksong

Swift Step

Learn how the Swift Step ability in Hollow Knight: Silksong enables fast dashes, long jumps, and crest-based sprint attacks.

SPRINT
Deep Docks

Combat Skills

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Needle Strike Ability in Hollow Knight: Silksong

Needle Strike

Charge the Needle Strike ability in Hollow Knight: Silksong to unleash crest-based power attacks on nearby foes.

HOLD ATTACK
Blasted Steps

Master the Ancient Arts

From the sacred techniques of the Weavers to powerful combat abilities that channel the very essence of Silk. Each ability unlocks new possibilities for traversal and combat in the kingdom of Pharloom.

Within this collection are 7 abilities across 2 categories