Uncover every secret, hidden treasure, and Easter egg in Hollow Knight Silksong. Our comprehensive 2025 guide reveals all of Pharloom's best-kept secrets, from hidden boss fights to secret ending requirements.
Deep Docks - Behind Waterfall
EasyA concealed chamber accessible through a hidden passage behind the main waterfall in Deep Docks. Contains valuable silk upgrade materials.
From the main Deep Docks area, use Swift Step to reach the platform behind the large waterfall. Look for a subtle crack in the wall that can be broken with your needle.
Moss Grotto - Upper Canopy
MediumA beautiful hidden garden that appears only after defeating the Moss Mother boss. Contains unique flora and valuable upgrades.
After defeating Moss Mother, return to the boss arena. New vines will have grown, allowing access to the upper canopy area previously blocked.
Greymoor - Eastern Edge
HardA mysterious bell tower that holds ancient secrets about Pharloom's history. Requires advanced movement skills to reach.
From Greymoor's main area, head east until you reach the cliff edge. Use advanced silk techniques to swing across the chasm to the isolated tower.
Coral Forest - Underwater Section
ExpertDeep underwater caverns filled with luminescent crystals. Home to unique enemies and contains items required for the secret ending.
In the deepest part of Coral Forest's underwater section, locate three crystal formations that emit different tones. Activate them in the correct sequence to reveal the entrance.
Essential for upgrading Hornet's abilities
Locations: Found throughout all major areas
Tips: Often hidden in hard-to-reach places or behind breakable walls
Rare artifacts that unlock special abilities
Locations: Usually in secret areas or boss reward chambers
Tips: Some require specific quest completions to access
Provide insight into Pharloom's history and lore
Locations: Hidden throughout the world, often in storytelling locations
Tips: Reading all tablets unlocks additional dialogue and story elements
Combine 4 shards to create 1 full health upgrade
Locations: Both obvious and secret locations across Pharloom
Tips: Some are rewards for completing optional challenges
A hidden area containing references to the development team and Easter eggs from the original Hollow Knight.
Found by performing a specific sequence of inputs in the final area
Developer commentary and exclusive artwork
Unlock the hidden fifth ending by collecting all Crystal Heart fragments and solving the Ancient Bell puzzle.
Requires 100% exploration completion and solving environmental puzzles
Unique ending cutscene and exclusive achievement
An optional super boss that only appears under specific conditions and represents the ultimate combat challenge.
Appears after collecting all Ancient Rosaries and completing the Bell Tower sequence
Ultimate silk ability and bragging rights
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