Nine things to know before playing Silksong
Silksong has finally emerged from its chrysalis after many years of metamorphosis!
Yet, whether you’re a very patient Hollow Knight fan or simply want to know what all the fuss is about, there’s a few things you should know before playing Silksong. After all, Team Cherry has spent years crafting Hornet’s solo adventure, so, while there will be some similarities to the original Hollow Knight, the game is full of surprises and new mechanics.
So look below to find our Silksong tips to help you start your adventure in the Kingdom of Pharloom!
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Like other Metroidvanias, Silksong is all about exploring. But unlike other Metroidvanias, you have to buy the map from Shakra the merchant, along with other items allowing you to see your position on it, fill it out further, or leave markers. Spending some time grinding for Rosaries at the start to buy all these items is recommended to make exploration a lot easier as you progress.
It’s also best to buy the Quill and Compass early on too or less the map will be a tad useless…
If Hornet sadly dies at the hands of an enemy bug, she’ll return to the last bench you visited without any of the Silk or Rosary Beads you had collected. Very problematic if you were about to buy a new map! Now you can return to the spot where Hornet met her demise and destroy the cocoon to retrieve these lost items, but what happens if you’re killed before you reach that point? Well those items are gone forever.
