In Hollow Knight: Silksong, Hornet’s journey through Pharloom introduces a brand-new system that replaces the Charms from the original game. Instead of charms, Hornet can equip Tools—special items that grant new attacks, passive buffs, and exploration advantages. Each Tool is color-coded and tied to Crests, meaning the number and type of Tools you can use depend on which Crest is equipped.
How Tools Work
- Red Tools – Offensive weapons and traps. They consume resources with each use but can be replenished at benches or with Shell Shards.
- Blue Tools – Passive abilities that grant defensive or support buffs. They remain active as long as equipped.
- Yellow Tools – Utility upgrades that improve exploration, resource gathering, or map awareness.
Hornet’s Crests determine which colors can be slotted. To expand Tool slots further, players need Memory Lockets, which unlock additional spaces on each Crest.
Red Tools – Offensive Weapons
Red Tools provide Hornet with ranged attacks, traps, and utility weapons to take down Pharloom’s toughest enemies.
Ranged Projectiles
- Straight Pin – Found above Grindle’s cell. A rapid-fire throwing weapon for quick ranged damage.
- Threefold Pin – Located above Craw’s den in Greymoor. Throws three blades in a spread pattern.
- Longpin – Discovered behind the pink wasp nest. A weighted projectile designed to pierce tough armor.
- Curveclaw – Purchased from Mottled Skarr in Hunter’s March for 140 Rosaries. A boomerang-like weapon that arcs back upward.
- Curvesickle – Earned in Far Fields (Act 3) by hitting all targets with Curveclaw. Deals wide radial attacks.
- Throwing Ring – Reward from Shakra after completing the Trail’s End wish. Ricochets between enemies and walls.
- Conchcutter – Hidden in the Coral Tower. A conch-shaped weapon that ricochets on impact.
Traps & Area Damage
- Sting Shard – Crafted at the Forge Daughter in Deep Docks for 140 Rosaries. Deploys a spiked trap that detonates on contact.
- Tacks – Reward for delivering 10 Roach Guts in Sinner’s Road. Scatters pins on the floor to damage enemies that step on them.
- Snare Setter – Hidden in Weavenest Atla. Creates silk traps that ignite on contact.
- Voltvessels – Found in Memorium. Can be thrown to release an electrical discharge.
Utility & Buffs
- Flintslate – Located in Deep Docks. Temporarily adds fiery damage to the Needle.
- Delver’s Drill – Found in the Underworks. Drills downward while spinning.
- Rosary Cannon – Found behind an Ornate Door in the High Halls using a Simple Key. Fires projectiles using Rosaries as ammo.
- Silkshot (Forge Daughter / Twelfth Architect / Mount Fay variants) – Restored versions of a Weaver weapon, requiring Craftmetal, Rosaries, and the Ruined Tool. Fires Silk projectiles.
- Cogwork Wheel – Purchased from the Twelfth Architect for Rosaries and Craftmetal. Rolls forward like a saw blade.
- Cogfly – Crafted at a High Halls workbench. A mechanical companion that attacks nearby foes.
- Flea Brew – Reward from the Flea Caravan after completing the Lost Fleas wish. Temporarily boosts Hornet’s speed.
- Plasmium Phial – Reward for finishing the Alchemist’s Assistant quest. Grants bonus health.
- Needle Phial – Found at the start of Alchemist’s Assistant. Stores and injects fluids.
- Pimpillo – Found above Yarnaby’s house in Greymoor. Explodes on contact.
Blue Tools – Passive Enhancements
Blue Tools are defensive or supportive, making Hornet more durable or enhancing her Silk abilities.
Survivability & Healing
- Fractured Mask – Bought in Hunter’s March for 260 Rosaries. Blocks lethal damage once before shattering.
- Multibinder – Purchased from Frey after “My Missing Courier.” Increases healing power.
- Reserve Bind – Obtained after defeating the Second Sentinel. Stores a backup healing bind.
- Injector Band – Found in Whiteward. Speeds up healing.
- Egg of Flealia – Reward for collecting all Lost Fleas. Reduces Silk cost while at full health.
- Claw Mirror – Obtained after defeating Trobbio. Emits a damaging flash when binding.
- Claw Mirrors – Obtained after defeating Tormented Trobbio. Emits a stronger blast when binding.
- Warding Bell – Found in Far Fields. Grants a shield while binding.
Offensive & Support Buffs
- Pollip Pouch – Reward from the Rite of the Pollip. Adds venom to Tools.
- Volt Filament – Dropped by Voltwyrm. Adds electric charge to Silk Skills.
- Sawtooth Circlet – Purchased from the Twelfth Architect. Spins cloak blades to damage nearby enemies.
- Quick Sling – Hidden in Bilewater. Doubles the number of Tools thrown.
- Longclaw – Reward for completing the “Broodfeast” wish. Extends Needle range.
- Pin Badge – Dropped by the Pinstress in Mount Fay. Reduces Needle Strike charge time.
- Wispfire Lantern – Dropped by Father of the Flame. Spawns burning wisps at the cost of Silk.
Utility & Resource Management
- Druid’s Eye – Reward for delivering three Mossberries to the Moss Druid. Grants Silk when taking damage.
- Druid’s Eyes – Stronger version, rewarded after seven Mossberries.
- Weavelight – Obtained after defeating Mossmothers. Improves Silk regeneration.
- Spool Extender – Purchased from Jubilana in Songclave for 720 Rosaries. Expands Silk capacity.
- Memory Crystal – Found in Mount Fay. Creates crystal spines when Hornet takes damage.
- Wreath of Purity – Hidden in Putrified Ducts. Protects against Muchmaggots.
- Snitch Pick – Purchased from Grindle. Steals Rosaries and Shell Shards while dealing damage.
Yellow Tools – Utility & Exploration
Yellow Tools focus on map tracking, resource collection, and exploration.
Navigation & Exploration
- Compass – Purchased from Shakra for 70 Rosaries. Shows Hornet’s position on the map.
- Ascendant’s Grip – Purchased from Jubilana at Songclave. Allows Hornet to cling to walls indefinitely.
- Spider Strings – Purchased in Songclave. Enhances Needolin performance effects.
- Silkspeed Anklets – Found in Far Fields. Boost sprinting speed at the cost of Silk.
Resource Farming & Economy
- Magnetite Brooch – Purchased from Pebb for 120 Rosaries. Pulls Rosaries toward Hornet.
- Shard Pendant – Found in The Marrow. Increases Shell Shard collection.
- Dead Bug’s Purse – Found in Wormways. Retains Rosaries after defeat.
- Shell Satchel – Found in Wormways (Steel Soul mode only). Increases tool capacity.
- Thief’s Mark – Purchased from Grindle. Gain more Rosaries from kills but lose some on damage.
Risk–Reward Items
- Barbed Bracelet – Found on a corpse in Sinner’s Road. Increases both damage dealt and damage taken.
- Weighted Belt – Bought from Mort for 160 Rosaries. Reduces knockback from attacks.
- Scuttlebrace – Purchased from the Twelfth Architect. Boosts evasive retreat.
- Magnetite Dice – Found in Blasted Steps. Sometimes negates incoming damage.
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Quick Tips for Choosing Tools
- Balance your loadout – Red Tools deal damage, but without Blue or Yellow support, Hornet can be fragile.
- Adapt per region – For example, equip Magma Bell in Deep Docks or Ascendant’s Grip for tricky platforming in Mount Fay.
- Expand with Memory Lockets – Unlock extra slots early to mix offensive and defensive Tools.
- Use Crests wisely – Some Crests favor Red slots (offense), while others balance all colors.
Tools are the backbone of Hornet’s customization in Hollow Knight: Silksong. Whether you’re stacking offensive Red Tools to dominate bosses, equipping defensive Blue Tools for survivability, or carrying Yellow Tools to navigate Pharloom’s treacherous world, mastering this system will define your success.
Collect them all, experiment with loadouts, and you’ll be prepared for whatever Silksong throws at you. Play Now!
