Silksong Tool list
Tool types and abilities, plus where to find them in Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Tools in Silksong are paramount to collect and use if you want to survive your journey through Pharloom with Hornet.
Some of the Tools in Hollow Knight: Silksong can be picked up by progressing through the story, while others can be obtained by purchasing them from specific vendors and through completing Wishes (side quests). There are plenty for you to find and use, but what exactly are you looking for?
On that note, here's our in-progress Silksong Tool list including Tool types explained.
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Silksong Tool list
Here's our in-progress Silksong tool list, including which region they can be found in and their types. If you need help finding them, check out our tool locations map page too:
| Tool | Ability | Region | Type | Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnetite Brooch | Fallen Rosary Beads will be pulled towards you | Moss Grotto | Yellow | |
| Shard Pendant | Gain more Shell Shards from enemies | The Marrow | Yellow | |
| Compass | Your location is tracked in map view | The Marrow | Yellow | |
| Druid's Eye | Green elixir oozes out of you when taking damage that turns into Silk | Moss Home | Blue | |
| Straight Pin | Small pins are launched out in front of you | The Marrow | Red | |
| Magma Bell | Heat damage negated while standing on fiery surfaces (lava not included) | Deep Docks | Blue | |
| String Shard | A spiked trap is thrown into the air that expands then, when touched, detonates | Deep Docks | Red | |
| Flintslate | Needle is heated temporarily to increase damage and imbue it with fire | Deep Docks | Red | |
| Curveclaw | A boomerang that gets thrown forward, returns backwards then into the air | Hunter's March | Red | |
| Fractured Mask | Your last HP is protected but will shatter on impact, reset by resting at a Bench | Hunter's March | Blue | |
| Threefold Pin | Ranged weapon that throws three blades outwards | Greymoor | Red | |
| Dead Bug's Purse | You can keep some of your Rosary Beads when defeated | Wormways | Yellow |
We'll update this list as we find more tools on our adventure.
Silksong Tool types explained
There are three different tool types in Silksong, each type are very different and you may find that one specific set will be better for your playthrough than others - though we highly recommend curating a mixture of them all.
- Yellow - Yellow tools are ones that can alter how certain parts of the game work or helping you find your way a bit better, such as making gaining Rosary Beads simpler or using the Compass to see where you are.
- Red - Red tools are offensive items but they're a limited resource, once used you need to consume Shell Shards at a Bench to recharge them.
- Blue - Blue tools are your passive ones for Silksong, you don't need to do much with these as they just exist happily in the background while you plod through Pharloom.
That's all for now! If you're looking for more Silksong content, check out our Moss Grotto walkthrough or, if you're further along, our The Marrow walkthrough. Also, take a look at our pages showing you how to unlock the map and how to get Rosary Beads.