Hollow Knight: Silksong doesn’t conclude with a single ending. The game instead offers several possible conclusions, each shaped by the choices you make, the Wishes you complete, and the trials you overcome in Pharloom. Each ending builds on your journey with Hornet and the game’s unique Wishes, curses, and boss encounters. Below is a breakdown of every ending and how to unlock them.
Ending 1: Weaver Queen (Normal Ending)
The Weaver Queen ending is the most straightforward conclusion and acts as the “default” path.
- Requirement: Reach the final boss, Grand Mother Silk, and choose to Bind after the battle.
- Notes: Even if you’ve unlocked conditions for other endings, you can still select Bind during the fight to secure this outcome.
- Achievement: Weaver Queen – Defeat Grand Mother Silk and bind her power.
This is the most accessible ending for players who simply follow the main story without additional side quests.
Ending 2: Snared Silk (True Ending)
The Snared Silk ending is tied to the Silk and Soul Wish, which demands extra exploration and completion.
- Requirements:
- Complete the Silk and Soul Wish, triggered after the Caretaker in Songclave hints at another way to defeat Grand Mother Silk.
- Collect the four key items:
- Maiden’s Soul (from the Chapel Maid early in the game)
- Hermit’s Soul (from the Bell Hermit below Bellhart)
- Seeker’s Soul (by defeating the Bilewater boss in Bilehaven)
- Snare Setter (hidden in Weavenest Atla)
- Hand these over to the Caretaker.
- Final Step: During the boss fight, use Needolin instead of Bind to trap Grand Mother Silk.
- Achievement: Snared Silk – Defeat Grand Mother Silk and entrap her with the Soul Snare.
This ending reveals deeper lore and is widely considered the game’s “true” resolution.
Ending 3: Twisted Child (Cursed Ending)
The Twisted Child ending is riskier, as it requires Hornet to become cursed before the final battle.
- Requirements:
- Obtain the Twisted Bud in Bilewater.
- Complete the Rite of Rebirth Wish (also called Rite of the Pollip in some notes).
- This places Hornet in a cursed state where she cannot heal outside benches.
- Final Step: Defeat Grand Mother Silk while cursed.
- Achievement: Twisted Child – Defeat Grand Mother Silk while cursed.
Though difficult due to healing restrictions, this ending provides a unique perspective on Hornet’s fate.
Ending 4: Sister of the Void (Act 3 Ending)
Unlocking Sister of the Void means pushing the game beyond its first climactic battle into Act 3.
- Requirements: Complete the main story objectives of Act 3, facing stronger enemies and new bosses.
- Final Step: Defeat Lost Lace and free Pharloom.
- Achievement: Sister of the Void – Defeat Lost Lace and free Pharloom.
This is one of the most lore-rich endings, tying together Hornet’s journey with the fate of Pharloom.
Ending 5: Passing of the Age (Extended True Ending)
This is an additional conclusion layered on top of Sister of the Void.
- Requirements:
- Begin the Passing of the Age Wish, started in the Putrefied Ducts.
- Complete this questline across Pharloom.
- Final Step: After completing the Wish, defeat the Act 3 final boss to trigger this extended sequence.
- Achievement: Passing of the Age – Grant the Herald’s wish.
This ending is considered the most complete and rewarding finale for lore enthusiasts.
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Other Achievements Linked to Endings
While not unique endings themselves, several achievements are tied to how you finish the game:
- Completion: Finish the game at 100%.
- Speed Completion: 100% and finish under 30 hours.
- Speedrunner: Complete the game in under 5 hours.
- Steel Soul: Finish in Steel Soul mode.
- Steel Heart: 100% completion in Steel Soul mode.
Hollow Knight: Silksong’s endings reward different playstyles—from those who push deep into side content, to players seeking a fast, punishing run. Whether you aim for the Weaver Queen’s simple closure, the Snared Silk true finale, or the lore-heavy Passing of the Age, each outcome adds another layer to Hornet’s story in Pharloom. Play Now!
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