Wanderer

Basic Information

• •Name: Wanderer
• •Type: Exploration Crest
• •Slot Configuration: 1 Red, 2 Yellow
• •Location: Wormways, Mosshome
• •Difficulty: Intermediate

Description

The Wanderer is an exploration-oriented crest in Hollow Knight Silksong that transforms Hornet's combat style toward speed and precision. This crest alters your combat approach by enabling quicker, more precise strikes at the cost of reduced range, while also modifying aerial attacks and dash mechanics for enhanced agility and mobility.

Unique Crest Effect

Cut swiftly and nimbly with short, precise strikes

The Wanderer crest provides several key changes:

• •Swift Strikes: Faster attack speed with shorter, more precise hits
• •Enhanced Agility: Modified aerial down slash and dash attacks for improved mobility
• •Reduced Range: Attacks have shorter reach but increased speed
• •Exploration Focus: Optimized for quick traversal and hit-and-run tactics

Slot Configuration

Red Slot (Weapon Tools)

• •Single red slot for offensive capabilities
• •Best suited for tools that enhance speed or precision
• •Recommended tools: Attack speed boosters, combo extenders, or critical strike enhancers

Yellow Slots (Exploration Tools)

• •Two yellow slots provide exceptional exploration utility
• •Perfect for mobility and environmental interaction tools
• •Recommended tools: Movement enhancers, wall climbing aids, detection tools, or resource gathering utilities

Location Guide

Wormways Access

The Wanderer crest is located deep within the Wormways area, accessible from Mosshome.

Prerequisites:

• •Sprint Ability: Must be obtained from Deep Docks (requires Silk Spear and defeating Bellbeast)
• •Simple Key: Purchase from Pebb in Bone Bottom for 500 Rosaries

Finding the Crest:

1. From Bone Bottom, ride the elevator back to Mosshome

2. Head to the western edge of Mosshome, above the elevator chamber

3. Use Sprint ability to cross the hanging cages

4. Continue sprinting through the next chamber to outrun the Puking Bug

5. Use Simple Key to open the way west into the Wormways

6. Drop into the first pit and follow tunnels downward

7. Exit right into moss-covered chamber, drop into water below

8. Head left to find small hut, fight down to lowest level to claim the crest

Build Synergies

Exploration Builds

• •Two yellow slots make this ideal for comprehensive exploration setups
• •Excellent for area detection, resource gathering, and environmental navigation
• •Perfect for players who prioritize map completion and secret discovery

Speed-Based Combat Builds

• •Fast attack speed pairs well with combo-focused red tools
• •Effective against fast enemies that require quick reactions
• •Good for hit-and-run tactics and aerial combat encounters

Hybrid Mobility Builds

• •Balance between combat capability and exploration utility
• •Allows for versatile playstyles that adapt to different situations
• •Ideal for players who want flexibility in their approach

Combat Tips

Effective Usage

• •Quick Strikes: Focus on rapid, precise attacks rather than heavy hits
• •Mobility Management: Use enhanced agility for positioning and evasion
• •Range Awareness: Adapt to shorter attack range with better positioning
• •Aerial Combat: Take advantage of modified aerial attacks for vertical encounters

Best Encounters

• •Fast, lightly armored enemies that require quick responses
• •Aerial combat situations where agility is paramount
• •Exploration areas with mixed combat and platforming challenges
• •Situations requiring rapid traversal between combat encounters

Advanced Strategies

Agility Maximization

The Wanderer's mobility focus opens unique tactical approaches:

• •Prioritize positioning over raw damage output
• •Use speed to control engagement timing
• •Combine dash attacks with aerial maneuvers for complex movement patterns

Exploration Optimization

• •Utilize both yellow slots for comprehensive area coverage
• •Combine detection tools with movement enhancers
• •Focus on efficient resource gathering during exploration

Trivia

• •The Wanderer reflects the nomadic nature of some of Pharloom's inhabitants
• •Its location in the Wormways suggests connection to the underground travel networks
• •The crest's design emphasizes the balance between combat and exploration
• •Represents a shift from raw power to tactical finesse

Notes

The Wanderer crest is ideal for players who prefer speed and agility over raw power. Its dual yellow slots make it exceptional for exploration-focused builds, while the modified combat style rewards precise timing and positioning. The crest's location requires significant progression, making it a mid-game upgrade that opens new tactical possibilities. Best suited for players who enjoy fast-paced, mobile combat combined with comprehensive exploration capabilities.