The Tool Pouch in Hollow Knight: Silksong might seem like a simple utility early on, but its impact grows as Hornet delves deeper into Pharloom. Each upgrade expands your Tool capacity and Shell Shard limit, letting you carry more offensive tools like Sting Shards, Longpins, and Flintslates during extended exploration or boss encounters. If you rely heavily on Tool-based builds, collecting all four Tool Pouches is essential for longer, deadlier runs.

What the Tool Pouch Does
Before we dive into the locations, it’s worth understanding its function:
- Increases Tool Ammo Capacity: Each upgrade lets you use offensive Tools more times before running out of energy.
- Boosts Maximum Shell Shards: Hornet’s overall shard storage increases by 100 per upgrade, up to 800 total.
- Does Not Add Extra Tool Slots: Tool Pouch upgrades don’t let you equip more Tools at once — that’s managed by Memory Lockets.
With that out of the way, here’s where to find every Tool Pouch upgrade in Pharloom.
1. The Marrow – Loddie’s Knife-Throwing Challenge
The first Tool Pouch can be obtained in The Marrow, a region you’ll revisit after freeing Bellhart in Act 1. Seek out Loddie, a ladybug merchant who runs a playful skill trial.
- Location: Below the prison area in The Marrow, near Hunter’s March.
- How to Unlock: Speak to Loddie and accept his Straight Pin minigame, where you must hit 15 targets with precise throws, missing no more than twice.
- Reward: Completing the challenge earns a Tool Pouch upgrade.
- Alternative: If missed before Act 3, return later — the pouch can still be collected directly from Loddie’s shop.
Tip: Practice your pin throws beforehand, as this challenge demands rhythm and accuracy.
2. Far Fields – Mort’s Shop in Pilgrim’s Rest
Your second Tool Pouch upgrade is easier to get but requires some Rosaries and a bit of mobility.
- Location: Far Fields, inside Mort’s Shop at Pilgrim’s Rest.
- How to Reach:
- Unlock the Drifter’s Cloak to ride air currents.
- Move up the vertical shaft in Far Fields until you reach a ceiling gate.
- Pay 30 Rosaries to enter Pilgrim’s Rest, and you’ll find Mort’s shop inside.
- Cost: 220 Rosaries.
You can break the gear mechanism inside Mort’s shop to bypass the entry fee on future visits. This is the easiest Tool Pouch to obtain early on, ideal before exploring tougher regions like Greymoor or Deep Docks.
3. Greymoor – Bugs of Pharloom Wish (Nuu’s Quest)
The third Tool Pouch ties to one of the most rewarding side quests in Silksong.
- Location: Greymoor, in Halfway Home.
- NPC: Nuu, located above Criege’s shop.
- Quest Requirement: Accept the Bugs of Pharloom Wish, which tasks you with cataloguing 100 unique entries in the Hunter’s Journal.
- Reward: After fulfilling the wish, return to Nuu to receive your Tool Pouch upgrade.
Tip: Explore every biome thoroughly — even passive or background bugs count toward your journal completion.
4. Putrified Ducts – Fleamaster Mooshka’s Reward
The final Tool Pouch upgrade takes the most time but serves as the ultimate reward for completionists.
- Location: Fleatopia, within the Putrified Ducts.
- NPC: Fleamaster Mooshka, leader of the Flea Caravan.
- Quest: Collect 20 Lost Fleas scattered throughout Pharloom.
- Condition: The reward only becomes available after the caravan relocates to its final stop at Fleatopia.
- Reward: Final Tool Pouch upgrade, maxing out your capacity.
Finding all Lost Fleas can take a while, so consider using your map markers or notes to keep track of which you’ve rescued.
All Tool Pouch Locations
# | Region | How to Get | Cost / Requirement |
---|---|---|---|
1 | The Marrow | Win Loddie’s Knife-Throwing Challenge | Skill-based minigame |
2 | Far Fields | Purchase from Mort at Pilgrim’s Rest | 220 Rosaries |
3 | Greymoor | Complete Nuu’s “Bugs of Pharloom” Wish | 100 journal entries |
4 | Putrified Ducts | Rescue 20 Lost Fleas for Fleamaster Mooshka | Completion of Flea Caravan |
Why You Should Collect Them All
Maxing out your Tool Pouch isn’t just a completionist goal — it’s a strategic advantage. The expanded ammo capacity and shard reserves allow you to:
- Sustain longer fights without needing benches.
- Experiment with high-cost Tools like Flintslate or Longpin combos.
- Pair with Crafting Kit upgrades for a noticeable power spike.
If you plan on tackling the tougher enemies and endgame bosses of Pharloom, these pouches will prove invaluable to Hornet’s survival. Play Now!
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