Master the Silkshot

Fan-Made Comprehensive Guide for Hollow Knight: Silksong

⚠️ Disclaimer: This is a fan-created guide based on available information and community research. Content may be speculative and subject to change upon official game release.

3
Variants
15
Max Ammo
5★
Max Damage
#1
Range Weapon

Quick Start: Get Silkshot in 10 Minutes

1

Travel to Bilewater Region

Fast travel to the Bilewater Stag Station. Head east through the main corridor.

2

Find Weavenest Murglin

Navigate to the end of Weavenest Murglin area. Look for silk web patterns on walls.

3

Obtain the Ruined Tool

Defeat the mini-boss guarding the chest. The Ruined Tool is inside.

4

Collect Craftmetal

You'll need 1 Craftmetal. Find it in the nearby merchant shop or hidden alcove.

5

Repair at Workbench

Find the bench under Faydown Cloak location. Combine Ruined Tool + Craftmetal = Silkshot!

💡 Pro Tip: Save your game before choosing a variant. Each playthrough only allows one variant!

🗺️ Key Locations Map

🗺️ Theoretical Map Layout

Visual representation based on available game information

📍 Ruined Tool Location
🔨 Repair Workbench
💎 Craftmetal Spawn
Quest Items
Workbenches
Materials

⚔️ Choose Your Silkshot Variant

Each variant has unique strengths. Choose wisely - you can only get one per playthrough!

👑

Mount Fay

The Speedrunner's Choice

Damage ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ammo 8 shots
Fire Rate Slow
Special Piercing

Best for: Boss fights, speedruns, experienced players

🔥

Forge Daughter

The Balanced Option

Damage ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ammo 15 shots
Fire Rate Medium
Special Rapid Fire

Best for: New players, exploration, versatile gameplay

🌟

Twelfth Architect

The Crowd Control

Damage ⭐⭐⭐
Ammo 12 shots
Fire Rate Fast
Special AoE Blast

Best for: Mob clearing, arena fights, completionists

📋 Silkshot Progress Tracker

Your Checklist

Progress: 0/8 Complete

Shell Canister Locations

Track ammo refill points for sustainable exploration

Bilewater District

  • • Near Stag Station (infinite respawn)
  • • Merchant shop (50 rosaries)

Underworks

  • • Hidden alcove near boss arena
  • • Twelfth Architect shop (30 rosaries)

🎯 Optimal Builds & Loadouts

Speedrun Build

Maximum DPS for boss melting

Variant: Mount Fay
Charms:
  • • Quick Slash (faster attack speed)
  • • Fragile Strength (+50% damage)
  • • Sharp Shadow (dash damage)
Strategy:

Focus on boss weak points. Use piercing to hit multiple segments.

🗺️

Explorer Build

Sustainable for 100% completion

Variant: Forge Daughter
Charms:
  • • Wayward Compass (navigation)
  • • Gathering Swarm (auto-collect)
  • • Grubsong (soul generation)
Strategy:

Conserve ammo, use high capacity for extended exploration.

💬 Pro Tips from the Community

💡

"Mount Fay's piercing shot can hit the final boss 3 times in a single shot if you position correctly at the corner."

- SpeedrunnerPro

🎯

"Save before entering the repair room. You can reload if you want to try a different variant later."

- HollowExplorer

🔥

"Twelfth Architect variant is underrated. The AoE is perfect for the Colosseum trials."

- ArenaChampion