Hollow Knight Silksong introduces a new way to fight with Hornet as the main hero. She can use strong Silk Skills that help win battles. Each skill needs Silk to work, so you must use them wisely to do well.
Hornet’s powers focus on being fast and fighting in the air. These skills help players move around the daunting world of Pharloom to beat tough enemies. The right mix of powers can make even the hardest fights easy to win.
Best Combat Skills in Hollow Knight Silksong
Starting off, the Silkspear is one of the most useful fighting moves you can get. This deadly move lets you throw your needle far away with great force. The attack gets extra power from rolled up Silk, making it perfect for hitting enemies far away or doing big damage from a safe spot. You can find this skill at the top of the big room just outside of the Moss Druid’s cave.
| Best Skills | Silk Cost | What They Do | How to Get The Skill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silkspear | 4 | You throw your needle forward and it is amplified by your coiled Silk. | You can get the Silkspear by interacting with a statue on the north end of Mosshome. |
| Thread Storm | 4 | You cast the needle in a whirl of Silk around yourself, and are able to lash foes at the same time. | You get this by interacting with a statue found north end of the Craw Lake in Greymoor. |
Thread Storm gives you a totally different way to fight. This skill makes a spinning storm of Silk around Hornet that hits many enemies at once. The spinning attack works great when lots of enemies surround you or when fighting groups of small enemies. To get this skill, start from the Halfway Home area and go right until you see platforms hanging from chains. You need to climb through many balloon and chain parts and beat a crow before you reach the skill at the very top.
If you want to get more Silk fast, you should learn to use these fighting skills well. Both Silkspear and Thread Storm use up Silk when you use them, so you need to be smart about this during long fights.
How to Use Skills Effectively
Smart players use both skills based on what they need. Use Silkspear for single enemies or when you need to stay far from dangerous foes. Thread Storm works best when enemies get too close or when fighting in small spaces. The trick is knowing when to spend Silk and when to save it for healing or other moves.
Best Exploration Skills in Hollow Knight Silksong
The Faydown Cloak changes how you move through the world of Pharloom. This special feather cloak lets Hornet jump again while in the air, which opens up new areas and fighting options. The double jump helps you reach high platforms, avoid attacks from the ground, and hit enemies from above with air attacks.
Getting the Faydown Cloak means going to the Mount Fay area. Once you have it, this skill becomes very important for both exploring and fighting. Being able to stay in the air longer gives you more choices when facing tough enemies or moving through tricky jumping parts. For players who need help with healing fast during fights, the Faydown Cloak helps you get away from enemies while using the Bind action.
The cloak also lets you do fancy moving tricks. You can mix the double jump with other moves to reach secret areas or get away from danger. This makes exploring more fun and gives you more tools to handle the hard parts that Pharloom throws at you. Before trying these fancy moves, make sure you know everything you should know before playing to get the most out of your game.
These three skills are the most important parts of Hornet’s powers in Hollow Knight Silksong. Learn them early, and you will have what you need to stay alive in the dangers ahead.
