Wondering how to upgrade Hornet’s Needle in Silksong? This iconic weapon is absolutely crucial to her survival. Much like the Nail in Hollow Knight, the Needle is your primary tool for navigating the perilous world of Pharloom. Keeping it upgraded should be at the very top of your to-do list if you want to stand a chance.
If you’re noticing foes in Hollow Knight Silksong are becoming a little too resilient, especially when facing the more challenging Silksong bosses, it’s time for an upgrade. While early areas of the Silksong map might seem manageable, improving Hornet’s Needle is the most effective way to ensure a smoother journey through this incredible Metroidvania adventure. Seriously, taking down standard enemies in two hits instead of five makes a huge difference!
How to upgrade Needle
To enhance your Needle, seek out Pinmaster Plinney in Bellhart. He’ll offer his services after you successfully defeat the challenging Widow boss.
You’ll spot Plinney within the bellhouse, situated on the right side and suspended above a bench. Look for three distinct white pins above the door to identify his workshop. Remember, you must first complete the quest to save Bellhart before you can enter this crucial area.
All Needle upgrades
Hornet has access to a total of three Needle upgrades in Silksong. The initial upgrade, known as the Sharpened Needle, becomes available from Plinney immediately after you defeat the Silksong Widow.
For the subsequent upgrades, you’ll need to gather all the Silksong Pale Oil scattered across Pharloom and bring them to Plinney as part of the “Pinmaster’s Oil” side quest. Each Needle upgrade provides a significant base damage boost, enhancing not only your regular attacks but also skills such as the powerful Silkspear.
With your Needle now at peak performance, consider boosting your survivability by finding all the Silksong Mask Shards. We also have guides on all the Silksong Simple Key locations and how to utilize them, ensuring you uncover every valuable upgrade Pharloom has to offer.