Swift Step
Learn how the Swift Step ability in Hollow Knight: Silksong enables fast dashes, long jumps, and crest-based sprint attacks.
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Swift Step Ability Guide
The Swift Step ability in Hollow Knight: Silksong lets Hornet dash and sprint to travel faster and clear longer gaps.
This Weaver technique keeps Hornet gliding ahead on Silk.
Input: SPRINT
Location: Deep Docks
Swift Step Ability Functions
- •Tap SPRINT to dash forward on the ground or in midair.
- •Hold SPRINT to sprint along the ground, covering more distance and gaining longer jumps.
- •Press ATTACK while sprinting to perform a crest-specific strike.
The Swift Step ability is required for several platforming sequences that need a sprint, jump, and dash chain to cross safely.
How to Unlock the Swift Step Ability
Search the upper areas of the Deep Docks to obtain the Swift Step ability.
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