In Hollow Knight: Silksong, exploration goes hand in hand with collecting rare items and completing side objectives. One of the earliest quests you’ll encounter is the Garb of the Pilgrims, which asks you to gather a set of Pilgrim Shawls. These torn garments drop from specific enemies and serve as a stepping stone toward earning an important early-game reward. This guide explains how to start the quest, the best farming locations, and what you get once it’s complete.
How To Start The Garb Of The Pilgrims Quest
You can access this quest shortly after defeating the Bell Beast. Once beaten, the Bell Beast doubles as a fast travel mount, letting you move between The Marrow and Bone Bottom.
At Bone Bottom, you’ll notice the Wishwell has been completed. Interact with it, and among the available quests will be Garb of the Pilgrims. Accepting it will activate the task to collect 12 Pilgrim Shawls.
What Are Pilgrim Shawls?
Pilgrim Shawls are tattered outfits dropped by Pilgrim enemies, strange zombie-like bugs roaming Pharloom. They’re not just decorative loot—these shawls are essential for completing the Garb of the Pilgrims quest.
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Once the quest is active, every defeated Pilgrim will glow, and you’ll see a “Take” prompt to claim their shawl. Each Pilgrim guarantees one drop until you reach the full twelve required.
Best Location To Farm Pilgrim Shawls
While Pilgrims are scattered across Pharloom, the most efficient farming spot is Mosshome, located just left of The Marrow’s exit.
Why Mosshome Is Ideal:
- Enemy Density: There are four Pilgrims in a small area—two melee jumpers and two ranged attackers.
- Bench Placement: A resting bench sits conveniently close to the entrance, allowing you to quickly reset the area.
- Guaranteed Drops: Each enemy will always provide a shawl until you have twelve in total.
Farming Strategy:
- Clear out the four Pilgrims in Mosshome.
- Collect their shawls using the “Take” prompt.
- Exit the screen or rest at the bench to respawn them.
- Repeat this loop three times (4 × 3 = 12) to finish the collection efficiently.
Tip: Be cautious of the ranged Pilgrims’ toxic projectiles—they can be tricky to dodge early on. Once you’ve unlocked abilities like the Drifter’s Cloak, combat in Mosshome becomes much smoother.
Turning In The Quest
After collecting all twelve shawls:
- Fast travel back to Bone Bottom using the Bell Beast.
- Interact with the Wishwell again.
- Choose the “Turn In” option to complete the quest.
Quest Rewards
Finishing the Garb of the Pilgrims quest grants you a Rosary Necklace, containing 120 Rosaries.
Rosaries are Silksong’s main currency, and this necklace gives you a solid early boost. You can:
- Spend them at Pebb’s shop for items and upgrades.
- Visit Shakra to buy maps or helpful accessories.
- Save the necklace for later, since it remains safe in your inventory until broken.
Quick Gameplay Tips
- Focus on Mosshome for quick farming—it’s safe, close to a bench, and guarantees progress.
- Don’t forget that once you have twelve shawls, no more will drop. Any additional farming attempts won’t work until the quest is complete.
- Consider saving your Rosary Necklace until you find something essential to spend on, as breaking it is a one-time action.
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The Garb of the Pilgrims quest is one of the earliest opportunities to stockpile Rosaries and get comfortable with Silksong’s quest system. By farming Pilgrim Shawls in Mosshome, you’ll not only complete the quest quickly but also sharpen your combat skills against aggressive enemy types. With the Rosary Necklace in hand, you’ll be better prepared to face the many challenges Pharloom has waiting for you. Play Now!
