Embarking on a journey through the treacherous world of Hollow Knight: Silksong can be full of surprises, and sometimes, frustrating roadblocks. If you’re stuck trying to find the elusive Key of Apostate, you’re in the right place! This essential item is hidden away in a distant, unexpected region, requiring a bit of determination to reach. Our comprehensive guide will reveal its exact location and what rewards await once you finally claim it.
Locating the Key of Apostate in The Slab
The Key of Apostate is crucial for unlocking additional areas within The Slab, a region you’ll likely explore for vital abilities like the Faydown Cloak double jump. While you might discover other keys, such as the Key of Indolent and Key of Heretic, those specific locked doors demand the Key of Apostate.
Key of Apostate Location: The Putrefied Ducts
To find the Key of Apostate, you must venture to the Putrefied Ducts, a challenging area located in the top-right corner of the world map. You can reach this zone by taking either the lower-right exit from Memorium or the topmost exit from Bilewater.
- The Putrefied Ducts are teeming with dangers, including aggressive carnivorous vines that can ensnare Hornet.
- Once inside, make your way to the lower-left section of the zone. This is also where you’ll encounter the Huntress NPC, critical for the Broodfeast questline.
- Look for the Key of Apostate tucked away in a small nook in the upper-left corner of this chamber. Yes, you have to journey quite a distance to claim it!
What Lies Beyond the Key of Apostate Rooms?
With the Hollow Knight: Silksong Key of Apostate in hand, return to The Slab. You can now unlock two previously inaccessible doorways:
- Bottom Door: The door at the bottom of the shaft, conveniently close to a fast travel point, leads to an unsettling chamber. Inside, you’ll find a cell secured by multiple chains. Break these chains, and prepare for a challenging encounter with the First Sinner boss. Defeating her will reward you with the powerful Rune Rage silk skill.
- Top-Right Door: The doorway located in the top-right part of the shaft presents a tricky platforming challenge. Your objective is to precisely pogo off a spinning bladed wheel. Successfully navigating this segment to the very top will grant you a valuable Mask Shard, enhancing Hornet’s health.
Gallery: Boss fight and Mask Shard challenge
Congratulations! You’ve successfully navigated the perils to secure the Key of Apostate and unveiled The Slab’s hidden pathways and rewards. The Kingdom of Pharloom holds many more secrets and challenges. For more assistance, explore our other guides on mysterious areas like The Mist and Lost Verdania, or check our comprehensive Hollow Knight: Silksong guides hub.