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This guide lists all the Crests in Hollow Knight Silksong and also explains their locations so you can find them easily.
Crests in Hollow Knight Silksong work similarly to the Charms system in the original game. However, this gameplay mechanic introduces something new that sets it apart from the previous system. It alters your playstyle depending on your selection and later expands to give you more combat options.
Expanding your Crests is pretty straightforward, but it can take time and patience. On top of that, you need to plan ahead for the playstyle you prefer. To help you out, here is a Crest guide for Hollow Knight Silksong.
List of All Crests in Hollow Knight Silksong
There are seven crests that you can get in Hollow Knight Silksong:
- Hunter Crest
- Wanderer Crest
- Reaper Crest
- Witch Crest
- Beast Crest
- Architect Crest
- Shaman
Slots In Each Crest in Hollow Knight Silksong
Each of these Crests has several “slots” in them. However, not all slots are unlocked from the beginning. You will have to progress through the game and find the relevant items to unlock more slots. That said, each slot can be one of four types, with its own color code:
- Red is focused on combat and weapons.
- Blue is for defensive options.
- Yellow helps in exploration.
- White is focused on your Skills.
Knowing the effects of each slot is important. Unlocking them blindly will leave you with an inefficient setup.
How To Find All Crests In Hollow Knight Silksong
Below you can find details on how to find all crests in Hollow Knight Silksong:
Hunter Crest
This is the default crest that Hornet automatically has at the beginning of Hollow Knight Silksong. It has three tool slots unlocked by default, one red, one blue, and one yellow. You can unlock three more slots gradually.
Hunter Crest has the following effects on Hornet:
- Normal attack: Hornet uses her needle to slash forward.
- Upward attack: Hornet performs a strike above her in an arc.
- Downward attack: Dives down diagonally in the direction that you are facing. Also enables diagonal pogo.
- Dash attack: While sprinting, attacks in the direction of sprint with a sharp lunge.
- Bind properties: Consumes 9 Silk to heal 3 masks.
Although the Hunter Crest is the most basic, it can be upgraded if in the middle stages of Hollow Knight Silksong. However, this is done in a secret area that unlocks after you defeat the Widow in a boss fight. You will need to talk to Eva in Wavenest Alta, and she can upgrade the Hunter Crest to make it much more powerful.
Wanderer Crest
The Wanderer Crest is found in Bone Bottom, and you will need to use a Simple Key to reach this area in Hollow Knight Silksong. It has three tool slots available by default – one red and two yellow. Here, you will have to challenge the Chapel of the Wanderer, and eventually claim this crest. The map above shows the exact location.
Here are the effects of the Wanderer Crest in Silksong:
- Normal attack: Hornet uses her needle to slash forward. The range is short but the speed is fast.
- Upward attack: Hornet performs a short strike above her in an smaller arc.
- Downward attack: Quick downward slash with a very small arc.
- Dash attack: Attacks in the direction of sprint with a sharp lunge, but she does not stop.
- Bind properties: Consumes 9 Silk to heal 3 masks.
For more detailed information, refer to our Wanderer Crest guide.
Reaper Crest
The Reaper Crest is found on the far west section of Greymoor, and you have to do some easy parkour to reach this place. Once you reach the location shown on the map above, you can enter the Chapel of the Reaper to take on the challenge. Similar to other crests, you can claim it after beating all waves of enemies in this gauntlet. The Reaper Crest has three default slots – one red, one blue, and one yellow.
Hornet is affected in these ways by using the Reaper Crest:
- Normal attack: Hornet uses her needle to do a forward slash. Speed is slower than others, but deals more damage.
- Upward attack: Hornet performs a slash above her in an wide arc.
- Downward attack: Vertically downward slash that has a wide arc. It is extremely useful for pogo jumping, both for parkour and in fights.
- Dash attack: Attacks in the direction of sprint with a wide arc, which also causes Hornet to perform a backflip.
- Bind properties: Consumes 9 Silk to heal 3 masks. For a short duration, enemies hit will drop extra Silk that Hornet can collect.
Here is our detailed Reaper Crest guide if you want to explore more about this crest.
Witch Crest
The Witch Crest is a bit more difficult to get in Hollow Knight Silksong, and you will eventually have to rely on Yarnaby. To start the process, you need to find Greyroot and complete the Rite of the Pollip wish. After multiple stages, this character will betray you, sending you on a new quest to cure yourself. You will eventually need to find Yarnaby, who can be found in the exact spot as shown in the image above.
Once you complete Yarnaby’s quest, the bug will perform an operation on you, after which you will finally get the Witch Crest in Hollow Knight Silksong. The Witch Crest also has three slots unlocked by default – one red and two blue.
Here is how Hornet performs with the Witch Crest in Silksong:
- Normal attack: Hornet uses her needle to do a heavy forward slash.
- Upward attack: Hornet performs a quicker slash above her.
- Downward attack: Very fast diagonal downward strikes.
- Dash attack: Attacks in the direction of sprint with a wide arc.
- Bind properties: Consumes 9 Silk to heal 3 masks. Also whips out tendril-like extensions in a small radius. If enemies are hit, Hornet can steal their life.
Here is a more detailed guide on the complex method to get the Witch Crest in Hollow Knight Silksong.
Beast Crest
To get the Beast Crest, you will first have to beat the Savage Beastfly boss in Hollow Knight Silksong. Once you have achieved this feat, head to the location show in the map above to reach the Chapel of the Beast. Complete the gauntlet challenge here as well, and you will be able to claim it easily. The Beast Crest has only default tool slots, and both of these are red colored.
Beast Crest has the following effects on Hornet:
- Normal attack: Hornet uses her claws to strike.
- Upward attack: Hornet performs an upward slash with her claws.
- Downward attack: Hornet performs a cartwheel with her claws, like a spinner.
- Dash attack: Attacks in the direction of sprint with her claws.
- Bind properties: Consumes 9 Silk to heal 3 masks. Also enters a frenzy where her normal attacks have a greater range and faster speed for a short duration.
Architect Crest
You will unlock the Architect Crest during the late-game stages of Hollow Knight Silksong, and it is tied to the Twelfth Architect NPC in Underworks. The location to this NPC is marked in the map above, and there is a really elaborate method to get it.
Once you reach the Chapel of the Architect, you can directly claim the Architect Crest. Unlike other crests, you do not need to complete a fighting challenge for this one. The Architect Crest has three tool slots available by default, and all of them are red colored.
Here is how Hornet’s moveset is affected if you equip the Architect Crest in Hollow Knight Silksong:
- Normal attack: Hornet’s needle spins like a drill while attacking.
- Upward attack: Hornet performs an upward slash with needle-drill.
- Downward attack: Diagonal drill-strikes.
- Dash attack: Attacks in the direction of sprint with the needle-drill.
- Bind properties: Consumes 9 Silk to heal 3 masks. Also uses Shards to recover any Tools that you might have used.
You can refer to our Architect Crest guide for a detailed explanation on the Twelfth Architect’s tasks.
Shaman
Currently, we do not have the information on how you can actually get the Shaman. That said, here is how it affects the basic moves of Hornet:
- Normal attack: Hornet’s needle sends out waves in front to deal short-ranged damage as well.
- Upward attack: Hornet performs an upward slash with that also sends out waves.
- Downward attack: Slashes downwards that creates waves once again.
- Dash attack: Attacks in the direction of sprint with the needle, throws a wave forward.
- Bind properties: Consumes 9 Silk to heal 3 masks. Also strikes downward piercing anything in its path. This is also related to the Void powers from Hollow Knight.
We will update this section with more details once we find them.
How To Unlock Crests in Hollow Knight Silksong
You get a Crest at the start of Hollow Knight Silksong, but with limited slots. You will need to acquire a Memory Locket to unlock more slots and expand your options. These items can be found by playing the game and discovering secret areas. Alternatively, you can also find Memory Lockets in various shops or as quest rewards.
For example, completing the Volatile Flintbeetles will reward you with one locket. It’s a pretty straightforward quest, so it’s a good way to unlock your early Crest slot. You’ll need to visit a Bench to check your Memory Locket and use it. Pull up your Crest menu and check the small dots to start unlocking slots.
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