How to unlock the Hollow Knight: Silksong map
And how to make the map useful in Silksong.
Unlocking the map is most likely at the top of your 'To Do' list when you first start playing Hollow Knight: Silksong. (Especially if you've been accidentally going in circles!)
The Hollow Knight: Silksong map is vital for ensuring you've explored every area of the game and quite useful for spotting the odd secret or two. Yet, it's not freely available when you begin the game nor will it become truly useful without spending some money.
So look below to learn how to unlock the map in Hollow Knight: Silksong, along with some tips on how to make the map usable!
Looking for more help in your adventure across Pharloom? Check out our Silksong walkthrough.
How to unlock the map in Hollow Knight Silksong
To get the map in Hollow Knight: Silksong, you need to purchase it from Shakra by spending Rosary Beads. She's a travelling warrior who also happens to make maps. Helpful! You'll know when Shakra is nearby as you'll be able to hear her singing. Follow her voice as it gradually gets louder until you find her!
It's important to note, however, that Shakra sells multiple maps and you'll have to purchase them all if you want to have the complete Silksong map. Since this means you'll most likely not have a new area's map when you enter, it's best to try and find Shakra as quickly as possible!
Another thing to keep in mind that the price of maps will increase the further you explore. Due to this, it's a good idea to do some Rosary Bead farming before venturing into a new location. You may also want to consider turning your loose beads into Rosary Strings to ensure you don't lose them!
Finally, when you do actually buy the map, you might notice it's looking a little sparse. Well that's because, in Silksong, you actually have to buy additional items from Shakra to make the map actually usable!
The Quill will add details to the map when Hornet sits on a bench. Meanwhile, the Compass lets you know where you actually are on a map. There's also a variety of different pins which will add markers to the map, such as markers for benches or merchants. All of these also cost Rosary Beads, so Shakra is going to be making quite the profit out of you!
Here's a quick rundown of what we've found Shakra selling, and where, so far:
| Item | Price | Use | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosslands Map | 40 | Map of Mosslands | The Marrow |
| The Marrow Map | 50 | Map of The Marrow | The Marrow |
| Quill | 50 | Add new areas to maps | The Marrow |
| Compass | 70 | Puts Hornet's current location on map | The Marrow |
| Bench Pins | 60 | Marks bench locations on all maps | The Marrow |
| Shell Marker | 40 | Lets you place markers on map | The Marrow |
| Deep Docks Map | 50 | Map of Deep Docks | Deep Docks |
| Bellway Pins | 60 | Marks Bellway Stations locations on all maps | Deep Docks |
| Vendor Pins | 80 | Marks merchant locations on all maps | Deep Docks |
| Ring Marker | 40 | Lets you place markers on map | Deep Docks |
Interactive Silksong map
If you're struggling to unlock the full map or keep finding yourself getting lost, our friends at Map Genie have been mapping out the whole of Pharloom for us. We've embedded it below for you:
Hope you're enjoying Silksong!