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Mask Shard (Silksong)
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Mask Shard (Silksong)

Increases maximum health

Discover the Mask Shard (Silksong) item in Hollow Knight: Silksong. A collectible item in Hollow Knight: Silksong that increases Hornet's health when enough are collected.

Mask Shard (Silksong)

Category:Health Upgrade
Effects:

Increases maximum health

Details

Mask Shard (Silksong) Item Guide

Mask Shards in Hollow Knight: Silksong echo their role from the original game: gather enough pieces and Hornet earns another health mask.

Mask Shard (Silksong) Item Description

Collecting a full set of shards fuses them into an extra mask slot, permanently boosting Hornet's survivability.

How to Use Mask Shard (Silksong)

  • Health Increase: A complete set forms an extra mask.
  • Permanent Upgrade: Added masks remain forever.
  • Collection System: Several shards are needed for each mask.

Mask Shard (Silksong) Collection Requirements

Team Cherry has not confirmed the exact number of shards required, though Hollow Knight used a four-shard set and Silksong is expected to follow a similar structure.

How to Get Mask Shard (Silksong)

Typical sources mirror the first game:

  • Hidden stashes around Pharloom
  • Rewards for difficult platforming trials
  • Drops from certain bosses or mini-bosses
  • Purchases from NPCs
  • Quest payouts

Mask Shard (Silksong) Item Locationss

Exact coordinates have not been published, but shards are expected to appear throughout Pharloom, often tucked into secret or demanding routes.

Related Items for Mask Shard (Silksong)

  • Health Masks – The complete units formed by shards
  • [Silk](/items/silk) – Hornet's resource for healing

Mask Shard (Silksong) Item Notes

Mask Shards remain a central progression hook, rewarding exploration and tough challenges with lasting boosts to Hornet's health.

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