Reaper

Basic Information

• •Name: Reaper
• •Type: Combat Crest
• •Slot Configuration: 1 Red, 1 Blue, 1 Yellow
• •Location: Chapel of the Reaper, Greymoor
• •Difficulty: Advanced

Description

The Reaper is a powerful combat-oriented crest in Hollow Knight Silksong that fundamentally changes Hornet's attack patterns. This crest transforms her standard attacks into heavy, sweeping arcs that cover a wider area, making it particularly effective against groups of enemies or larger foes.

Unique Crest Effect

Attack with heavy, arcing slashes and reap additional Silk from enemies

The Reaper crest provides two key benefits:

• •Heavy Arcing Slashes: Transforms Hornet's attacks into wide, sweeping motions that deal increased damage and cover more area
• •Silk Harvesting: Defeated enemies drop additional Silk, providing more resources for abilities and upgrades

Slot Configuration

Red Slot (Weapon Tools)

• •Designed for aggressive weapon tools that complement the heavy attack style
• •Recommended tools: Power-enhancing tools, range extenders, or combo multipliers

Blue Slot (Defensive Tools)

• •Accommodates defensive tools to balance the crest's aggressive nature
• •Recommended tools: Damage reduction, healing enhancement, or counter-attack tools

Yellow Slot (Exploration Tools)

• •Supports exploration and utility tools
• •Recommended tools: Movement enhancement, area detection, or resource gathering tools

Location Guide

Chapel of the Reaper

The Reaper crest is located in the Chapel of the Reaper in the Greymoor area, specifically positioned to the far left of the area.

Finding the Chapel:

• •Navigate to Greymoor, one of the darker regions in Pharloom
• •Head to the leftmost section of the area
• •Look for a chapel-like structure with religious iconography
• •The crest is contained within the chapel's inner sanctum

Build Synergies

Aggressive Combat Builds

• •Pairs well with damage-boosting red tools
• •Complements fast-attacking weapon tools for devastating combinations
• •Works excellently with tools that increase attack range

Resource Management Builds

• •The additional Silk generation makes this crest valuable for builds that rely heavily on abilities
• •Combines well with tools that enhance Silk capacity or regeneration
• •Effective with defensive tools that consume Silk for protection

Hybrid Builds

• •The three different slot types make this crest versatile for mixed playstyles
• •Can support both aggressive combat and exploration-focused builds
• •Allows for balanced offense-defense-utility configurations

Combat Tips

Effective Usage

• •Crowd Control: The arcing slashes excel against multiple smaller enemies
• •Resource Management: Use the Silk bonus to fuel frequent ability usage
• •Positioning: The wide attack pattern requires different positioning than standard attacks
• •Timing: Heavy attacks may have different timing - practice to master the rhythm

Best Encounters

• •Large groups of weak enemies for maximum Silk generation
• •Boss fights where the increased damage per hit is valuable
• •Areas with dense enemy populations
• •Situations where area coverage is more important than attack speed

Advanced Strategies

Silk Economy

The Reaper's Silk-harvesting ability can fundamentally change your resource economy:

• •Plan builds around higher Silk consumption
• •Use the extra resources for more frequent healing
• •Enable more aggressive use of Silk-based abilities

Attack Pattern Adaptation

• •Learn the new attack timings and ranges
• •Adjust positioning to take advantage of the wider coverage
• •Consider the trade-off between attack speed and power

Trivia

• •The Reaper's location in a chapel suggests religious or spiritual significance to the people of Pharloom
• •The name "Reaper" evokes both the harvesting of enemies and the collection of Silk
• •This crest represents one of the more dramatic combat style changes available in Silksong

Notes

The Reaper crest is ideal for players who prefer powerful, sweeping attacks over rapid strikes. Its Silk-harvesting ability makes it particularly valuable for builds that rely heavily on abilities, while the three-slot configuration provides excellent flexibility for customization. The location in Greymoor's chapel adds an element of exploration and discovery to obtaining this powerful equipment.