
Growstone
Discover the Growstone item in Hollow Knight: Silksong. Cold, steely stone with remarkable regrowth capacity. If shattered into shell shards, it will reform over time.
Growstone
Details
Growstone is a special consumable in Hollow Knight: Silksong, restricted to Steel Soul Mode.
How to Use Growstone
Activating the stone from the inventory awards Shell Shards. The Growstone remains in place after use and recharges over time.
Growstone Item Effects
Supplies Shell Shards on use.
How to Get Growstone
The item is tied to Steel Soul Mode. Locate Steel Seer Zi in a hidden chamber within the Blasted Steps to begin the "A Vassal Lost" task, then complete the objective to receive the stone.
Growstone Item Properties
- •Cold, metallic stone noted for regrowth.
- •Gradually reforms after each use.
- •Displays several visual growth stages.
- •Exclusive to Steel Soul Mode.
Growstone Trivia
- •Displays four distinct appearances while it regrows.
- •Locked to Steel Soul Mode runs.
- •Functions as a renewable source of Shell Shards.
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