Simple Key (Silksong) Item Guide

The Simple Key fills the same role it had in Hollow Knight, acting as a consumable key for ordinary locks around Pharloom.

Simple Key (Silksong) Item Description

Each key is spent to open a door or container, representing the most basic tier of Pharloom's key system.

How to Use Simple Key (Silksong)

• •Door Unlocking: Opens blocked passages and secret doors
• •Container Access: Unseals chests and caches
• •Single Use: Consumed on use
• •Area Access: May grant routes into new zones

How to Get Simple Key (Silksong)

Typical sources include:

• •Hidden stashes
• •Merchant purchases using Rosaries
• •Drops or rewards from specific enemies
• •Quest completion payouts
• •Exploration finds

Strategic Importance of Simple Key (Silksong)

• •Resource Management: Choose locks carefully to avoid wasting keys
• •Exploration Rewards: Locked paths often hide valuable items
• •Progression Gates: Certain story beats hinge on having a key ready
• •Secret Discovery: Keys frequently unlock optional content

Related Items for Simple Key (Silksong)

• •Specialized Keys: Other key types such as Gate Key or Surgeon's Key
• •[Rosaries](/items/rosaries) – Currency needed for key purchases
• •Locked doors and containers – Obstacles the key opens

How to Use Simple Key (Silksong) Strategy

Because the keys are single-use, consider the following:

• •Scout thoroughly before committing a key
• •Spend keys on progression-critical locks first
• •Reserve extras for high-value rewards
• •Seek alternate routes when possible

Simple Key (Silksong) Item Notes

Simple Keys reinforce deliberate exploration, asking players to weigh lock priorities against the rewards they expect to find.