Hollow Knight Silksong: How To Unlock Silkspear

In the following guide, we’ll explore how you can acquire Silkspear in Hollow Knight Silksong, which is one of the skills you unlock.

The Silkspear ability is one of the most integral in Hollow Knight Silksong (Source: Team Cherry)

Silkspear in Hollow Knight Silksong is one of the most important skill unlocks. Depending on your preference and how you play, it should be the first skill that you acquire. It is quite easy to obtain, although new players might struggle to find it. Once you do, the Silkspear is crucial for clearing cobwebs found in various parts of the world. In the following guide, we will detail how you can acquire this specific ability and how to use it efficiently.

How To Unlock Silkspear in Hollow Knight Silksong

Silkspear ability unlock screen (Source: Team Cherry)

You will reach Bone Bottom after getting through the very first section of the game. In this region, you will run into Shakra, the Map Merchant. You can trade with him to acquire a compass and several useful maps. However, once that is done, here’s how to proceed to reach the Silkspear unlock.

Step 1: Head past Shakra and reach an opening. To the right of this opening is the Bell Beast boss, but you will have to get through some cobwebs to reach him. Instead, take the path to the left for now.
Step 2: You’ll run across several humanoid enemies. You can choose to fight or avoid them. However, you must defeat the foe that unleashes acid attacks on you from above. Jump up through the platforms to reach this enemy.
Step 3: After defeating the acid-spewing enemy, interact with the lever on the platform to go up.
Step 4: Disembark at the top, proceed to the right, and fight off a few enemies. Beware of the pressure traps on the ground in this section, as they can trigger based on your movement.
Step 5: Jump up and head left along this section to finally reach an idol. Interact with it to unlock the Silkspear ability.

You can now begin using this ability. Interacting with the idol here will also heal you completely. If you purchase the Mosshome map from Shakra, you can easily follow it to locate the Silkspear idol.

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How To Use Silkspear in Hollow Knight Silksong

After you acquire the Silkspear skill, you can use it by pressing the RB/R1 button. On keyboards, you can press R while the skill is equipped. Silkspear allows you to throw a spear toward an enemy or cobwebs. Against enemies, the spear might impale them. However, you will primarily use it to clear cobwebs and access certain areas.

For instance, you can now return to that cobwebbed section behind which you can face the Bell Beast. Besides boss fights, the cobwebs may also hide valuable items, currency, or more.

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