Craft the best charm combinations for Hornet. This guide covers offensive bursts, defensive sustain, and utility synergies, complete with farming locations and stat recommendations tailored to boss fights, exploration, and speedruns.
Needle combos, crit windows, silk burst damage
Stagger reduction, retaliation bursts, silk sustain
Map updates, hidden path detection, traversal boosts
+15% needle damage and combo extension
Act 2 arena rewardAmplifies Silk Bind final hit
Radiant Archives puzzleIncreases crit window after perfect parry
Sharpe duel rematchReduces stagger and radiant damage
Act 3 templeDeals retaliatory damage on hit
Bonebottom quest lineRestores silk on successful dodge
Act 4 summit chestAuto-updates map nodes
Interactive Map vendorAdds extra aerial dash charges
Act 2 side questReveals hidden walls and lore tablets
Act 1 Moss GrottoMaximize Hornet's offensive potential with combo amplification and stagger control. Ideal for Radiant Regent, Sharpe rematches, and optional superbosses.
Blend mobility, map awareness, and sustain to sweep collectibles and hidden routes without frequent backtracking.
Focus on movement speed, instant door skips, and silk economy for Any% and time trial modes.
Track charm vendors and quest rewards inside the Interactive Map—use custom markers for repeat visits.
Trigger Act 2 and Act 3 side quests early to unlock Weaver's Thread and Stormguard Carapace before late-game spikes.
Convert duplicate boss drops into charm essence at the summit forge to expedite upgrades.
Balance offense/defense by reserving at least two slots for situational swaps before major bosses.
Pair Silk Bloom with Silk Spool upgrades to maintain slot flexibility without sacrificing sustain.
Save your final slot for counter-specific charms (e.g., Echo Resonator vs. projectile-heavy fights).