Where To Find All Tools In Hollow Knight: Silksong

Are you planning to obtain all the tools in Hollow Knight: Silksong? These contraptions and devices are absolutely necessary if you want to brave the dangers of Pharloom. Several are amazing when used during boss fights, while others offer unparalleled utility functions. Our guide has all the details for you, but be forewarned that there are some spoilers ahead.

Where to find all tools in Hollow Knight: Silksong

There are dozens of tools scattered all throughout Pharloom. A few of these can be purchased from vendors, but the vast majority can only be acquired if you explore every nook and cranny. Our guide is organized per region based on general progression. We’ve included larger maps, as well as inset images in some cases.

Here are some additional caveats:

• The number and types of tools that you can equip are dependent on the Crests that you’ve found during your travels. That said, you can unlock more slots by using Memory Lockets.
• It goes without saying that you need to acquire Hornet’s abilities to help with traversal. You can check our articles about the Clawline grappling hook and Faydown Cloak double jump if you’ve yet to obtain these.
• Some vendors sell tools in exchange for Rosaries. Other NPC and workbenches, meanwhile, also require a special resource known as Craftmetal.
• Many tools can be obtained during the game’s first two chapters. A select few, however, come from Act 3. You can learn more about how to unlock this chapter in our Silk and Soul guide.

Magnetite Brooch – This will likely be one of the first Hollow Knight: Silksong tools that you spot in the game. You can purchase it from Pebb in Bone Bottom.

Druid’s Eyes – You receive this tool as part of the Berry Picking wish that comes from the Druid of Mosshome. You only need to gather three Mossberries for him. However, if you find all of the items that he needs, he’ll empower the accessory further. We’ve got all the info for you in our Mossberry locations guide.

Compass – This can be purchased from Shakra the map vendor. It also happens to be one of the most useful tools in the game because it shows Hornet’s position on the map. Note that the NPC will move around depending on how far you’ve progressed into the campaign, so you have to track her down if you haven’t bought this item yet. You can learn more about this character in our Shakra locations guide.

Shard Pendant – Found in a small room along the left-hand side of the central shaft in The Marrow.

Straight Pin – Make your way to the cells at the far-right section of The Marrow–i.e. the bench near the exit to Hunter’s March. Jump on the ledges and free an NPC named Grindle from his cell. You should see the glowing item above you.

Sting Shard and Magma Bell – You can purchase these Hollow Knight: Silksong tools from the Forge Daughter NPC in exchange for Rosaries and Craftmetal.

Flintslate – Pick this up from a small nook at the top of the rightmost vertical shaft in Deep Docks. You can reach this area by using a Simple Key or by going through the hidden path at the lower-left corner of Far Fields.

Weighted Belt – Can be purchased from a vendor called Mort. You need to pay 30x Rosaries just to enter his shop. However, if you destroy the mechanism above the door, the shop will remain open for later visits. Note that Mort disappears from his location once you reach Act 3 of the campaign.

Curve Sickle – Enter the small room with the circular icon and make sure you’ve equipped the Curveclaw from Hunter’s March. Then, position yourself and jump as you throw it so that the boomerang hits all four wooden targets. A red ant NPC will appear, and you can give the Curveclaw to it. Leave the room and come back to see a glowing item on the ground.

Warding Bell – Go to the bottommost portion of Far Fields’ main vertical shaft. There’s a hidden path to the left that has the Warding Bell. Note that this also leads to Deep Docks and the aforementioned Flintslate tool.

Silkspeed Anklets – You can acquire this tool after defeating the Bellhart boss, which nets you the Needolin ability. Play your Needle weapon in front of the cocoon door to gain access to Weavenest Cyndril. Next, sprint back and forth along the corridor until the plinth appears.

Pimpillo – Go to the upper-left corner of this zone and check the area above Yarnaby’s house–i.e. the NPC that’s part of the Twisted Bud quest. There’s a secret passageway up the ceiling and the room there has a workbench. Use your Craftmetal on it to make the Pimpillo.

Flea Brew – This item is a reward if you managed to make the Flea Caravan move from The Marrow to Greymoor. You can learn about this quest in our Lost Fleas guide.

Threefold Pin – Head over to the rightmost section of Greymoor–i.e. the large building with lots of balloons surrounding it. Use your “pogo” maneuver to hop on the balloons until you see a ledge to your right. The item is inside a small nook.

Longpin – Take a look at the large chamber near the exit to Bellhart. You’ll notice a purple flower that can be destroyed. You’ll then be able to pick up a tool inside the small room.

Pollip Pouch – One of the most useful Hollow Knight: Silksong tools comes from the Shellwood region. It’s a reward for completing the Pollip Hearts quest from Greyroot.

Dead Bug’s Purse – The Wormways zone can be accessed once you leave Shellwood or, alternatively, if you use a Simple Key. This item, meanwhile, can be found on a web-covered corpse in the upper-right portion of this zone.

Plasmium Phial – You’ll also encounter an NPC named Alchemist Zyolotol in Wormways. You have to complete the Alchemist’s Assistant and Advanced Alchemy quests to receive rewards. The former grants you the tool itself, while the latter offers a utility effect that automatically replenishes its charges whenever you rest on a bench. Otherwise, you’d have to chat with Zylotol every time you need to regain the lost charges.

Thief’s Mark and Snitch Pick – Sold by Grindle in his shop in Blasted Sands.

Magnetite Dice – Trying to obtain the Magnetite Dice tool in Hollow Knight: Silksong is a bit tricky. That’s because you need to beat an NPC named Lumble several times in a game of dice. Sadly, this whole process boils down to luck, so you might end up wasting a lot of time.

• If you beat Lumble multiple times, leave the area and come back to find this glowing item.
• If you didn’t beat Lumble but you’ve reached Act 3, you’ll be able to purchase this item from Grindle’s shop.

Volt Filament – You gain access to this area during Act 3 after you’ve obtained the Silksoar super jump ability. Proceed deeper into this “electrifying” mini-dungeon and defeat the Voltvyrm boss to claim your reward.

Conchcutter – Proceed along the topmost section of Sands of Karak and defeat the Raging Conchfly boss. Then, enter the mini-dungeon as part of The Old Hearts quest. You’ll see the item on the ground in front of the fallen king and his soldiers.

Barbed Bracelet – Go to the lower-right section of Sinner’s Road and look for a metal cell that you can enter. Head down below and float as you avoid the spiked walls.

Tacks – This item is a reward for completing the Roach Guts wish that comes from Benjin and Crull. Note that these two NPCs are also part of the Twisted Bud quest line. As an aside, if you weren’t able to complete the Roach Guts quest by the time you reach Act 3, then you’ll find the item in their hut.

Memory Crystal – Mount Fay is where you acquire the Faydown Cloak double jump ability. For the Memory Crystal item, go to the bench area in the lower-left corner of Mount Fay–i.e. it’s the one which requires you to spend Rosaries to unlock. Destroy the breakable wall there and explore the passageway while smashing the ice blocks that continuously form.

Pin Badge – You can only obtain the Pin Badge tool in Hollow Knight: Silksong upon reaching Act 3. Here’s what you need to know:

• As you progress, you’ll see the Fatal Resolve side quest on the Bellhart bounty board.
• Accept the quest and revisit the Pinstress’ hut in Blasted Steps. Read the note to learn that she made her way to Mount Fay.
• Return to Mount Fay and, upon arriving at the area just before the summit, you’ll see the Pinstress’ head emerging from the ground. Strike her and defeat her in combat.

Cogfly – The Cogfly is one of the best tools in the game since it lets you summon little insects that buzz around and attack your foes. It can be yours by entering the small room at the right side shaft in High Halls. Interact with the workbench and spend a piece of Craftmetal to receive your reward.

Rosary Cannon – To acquire the Rosary Cannon, you need to have an extra Simple Key. Unlock the door between the bench/fast travel point and the Threefold Melody gauntlet battle. Pass through the steam-filled corridors and grab the item at the very end.

Delver’s Drill – Found inside a room at the bottommost section of the Underworks shaft–i.e. close to where you initially fell when you first arrived at Grand Gate.

Cogwork Wheel, Sawtooth Circlet, and Scuttlebrace – All three of these devices can be purchased from the Twelfth Architect vendor, but you need a bunch of Rosaries and some extra Craftmetal. In any case, you’re bound to run into this NPC while you’re out searching for the Clawline grappling hook ability. It’s also a good idea to buy almost all of her items to receive a key that nets you the Architect’s Crest.

Claw Mirror – A boss named Trobbio drops this once you defeat him during Act 2.

Dark Mirror – Later in Act 3, check the bounty board in Songclave to start the Pain, Anguish, and Misery side quest. Return to The Stage to face Tormented Trobbio, a more dangerous variant of the boss. Beating him nets you the Dark Mirror, which is an upgraded version of the previous tool.

Quick Sling – Check the room near the middle section of Bilewater’s vertical shaft. You’ll notice some vines on the ceiling that you can slash. You’ll find the Quick Sling in a nook in that hidden area.

Throwing Ring – The Throwing Ring is actually a reward from Shakra, the map vendor NPC. We’ve got all the info for you in our Shakra locations guide, but here’s a quick summary nonetheless:

• You must chat with Shakra in every region that she appears in so you can purchase her wares.
• Eventually, you’ll see a quest called Trail’s End on the Bellhart bounty board.
• Track down Shakra in Bilewater and go to the top-right corner of the zone.
• Talk to her to receive this reward.

Silkshot – Head to the lower-right corner of Bilewater and swim down the muck to reach a cocoon door. Play your Needolin to open a path to Weavenest Murglin, where you’ll find the Ruined Tool. Note that this item can be repaired, making it one of the most unique tools in Hollow Knight: Silksong. That said, you can only choose one option for your whole playthrough. You can learn more about this feature in our Silkshot variants guide.

Longclaw – The Longclaw is your reward upon completing the Broodfeast/Runtfeast side quest. You have to use specific tools to gather the organs of defeated enemies.

Wreath of Purity – There’s a hidden path above the central chamber of Putrefied Ducts. There, you’ll find a glowing item.

Egg of Flealia – The Egg of Flealia can be yours after you’ve rescued all 30 Lost Fleas in the game. Once the Flea Caravan has moved to Putrefied Ducts and all the critters are accounted for, Mooshka will grant you this reward. Moreover, the festival will begin, allowing you to partake in minigames as part of another side quest.

These are the Hollow Knight: Silksong tools that we’ve found so far. We’ll continue updating this article as we discover others, so stay tuned. In the meantime, we encourage you to look for other goodies, such as Mask Shards and Spool Fragments. Lastly, don’t forget to pick up new Crests and Memory Lockets.

Play as Hornet and brave the dangers of the Kingdom of Pharloom. If you need help with various secrets and challenges, you can always check our Hollow Knight: Silksong guides hub.