Our dedicated team of Hollow Knight experts is meticulously exploring every corner of Pharloom to bring you the most thorough guide for Silksong. While the adventure is still unfolding in Act 1, we’ve already compiled our latest discoveries and the optimal progression route to maximize your gameplay experience.
Below, you’ll find a detailed list of every main quest and optional ‘Wish’ (side quest) we recommend tackling in Silksong, presented in our suggested order, with the newest additions at the end.
Don’t forget to utilize our interactive Pharloom map! It’s an indispensable resource for pinpointing precise locations for quests, valuable items, formidable bosses, and more. Use its powerful filters to zero in on what you need and track your progress with ease.
Silksong Act 1 Progression Guide and Boss Fights
Our latest walkthrough updates will kickstart your adventure across Pharloom, guiding you through the initial stages of Act 1, including areas like The Marrow, Deep Docks, and Far Fields. We’re continuously working to expand this list with more walkthrough updates as quickly as possible.
- Moss Grotto (Tutorial) Walkthrough
- Moss Mother Boss Guide
- The Marrow Walkthrough
- Moorwing Boss Guide
- Silkspear
- Bell Beast Boss Guide
- Deep Docks Walkthrough
- Lace Boss Guide
- Far Fields Walkthrough
- Flexile Spines Wish
- Fourth Chorus Boss Guide
During Act 1, there are a handful of Wishes and items you can hunt down for rewards, and despite being mostly optional, some of them are very important! We recommend the following:
- The Lost Fleas – Collecting the first set of these allows you to skip a pretty tough boss fight.
- Flexile Spines – Unlocks an essential upgrade you need to progress.
- Volatile Flintbeetles – Gives you an item needed to unlock more Crest slots.
- Mask Shard (Health Upgrade) Locations – Survive longer by collecting these!
- How to Get the Wanderer Crest – Essential if you’re struggling with pogo-ing/bouncing on seed pods, flower buds, etc.
New to Silksong? We’ve got you covered with essential guides, whether you’re searching for a particular item or ability, or simply understanding core game mechanics. We suggest these starting guides for all beginners:
- Essential Tips and Tricks
- How to Unlock the Map
- How to Get Rosary Beads
- How to Defeat the Skull Ant Miniboss Early
- Simple Keys
- List of Tools
Meg Koepp is a Guides Editor, specializing in game trends. When not immersed in her work, she enjoys playing RPGs or spending time with her corgi.