How to Get the Pale Nails Skill in Silksong Without Losing Your Mind

Let me paint you a picture.

It is 2026, and I just spent two hours bouncing around Pharloom like a sugar-fueled acrobat. My target? The Pale Nails Silk Skill. My problem? The game refused to put a neon sign over The Cradle, so I had to earn this shiny little murder projectile…

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Silksong’s Secret Nerfs Are Proof Team Cherry Has a Heart

After seven years of waiting, I finally sat down with Hollow Knight: Silksong in 2026, and my hands were sweating before the title screen even finished glowing. Seven years! I have changed jobs twice, my houseplants have died and been replaced, and yet Hornet still fights like she…

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How to Complete the Lost Merchant Quest in Hollow Knight: Silksong

Any Hollow Knight: Silksong fan worth their salt knows that exploration is the bread and butter of the game. But every so often, a side quest crops up that makes even the most seasoned players scratch their heads. Enter the Lost Merchant quest, where Jubilana decides to…

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Silksong’s Passing of the Age: How I Found Every Mister Mushroom Location

I still remember the exact moment I stumbled into the Passing of the Age quest in Hollow Knight: Silksong. I was deep in the Putrified Ducts, roaming east of Fleatopia, when a faint golden glow caught my eye. At first I thought it was just another piece of environmental…

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How Many Acts Are in Hollow Knight: Silksong and How Long to Beat It?

Hollow Knight: Silksong can feel surprisingly gentle during its first hour. Hornet tumbles into Moss Grotto, a green and peaceful region populated by harmless caterpillars and slow-moving flying bugs. But that sense of safety is temporary. If a player chooses to enter Hunter’s…

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How I Unlocked Every Major Ability in Hollow Knight: Silksong

I have spent the last few weeks digging into Hollow Knight: Silksong, and I can tell you that exploration is both freeing and quietly locked behind some crucial upgrades. If you are used to Metroidvania rules, you know the drill: you wander, hit a dead end, and realize you need…

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How to Unlock All 11 Ancestral Arts in Hollow Knight: Silksong

In Hollow Knight: Silksong, Hornet’s journey through the kingdom of Pharloom introduces a layered progression system built around Ancestral Arts. These permanent abilities are distinct from the six equippable Silk Skills found in the Tools menu. While Silk Skills offer…

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Where Hollow Knight: Silksong DLC Could Go Next

In 2026, Team Cherry has remained quiet about exactly how Hollow Knight: Silksong will be supported after launch, but the studio’s stated plan to keep expanding the game for years has left fans poring over the possibilities. Months after release, players have had time to finish their…

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Hollow Knight: Silksong Roach Guts Guide: A Disgustingly Fast and Safe Route

In the damp, decaying alleys of Sinner’s Road, a strange little errand waits for any Hollow Knight: Silksong player brave enough to chat with two very hungry NPCs. Benjin and Crull have developed what can only be described as an enthusiastic taste for questionable…

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How to Unlock Silksong’s Hidden Act 3 Without Missing 25% of the Game

Most players who roll credits in Hollow Knight: Silksong probably pat themselves on the back, believing they’ve seen everything Pharloom has to offer. Then the save file sits there, quietly judging them. The truth? They may have only finished about 75% of the game. Team Cherry…

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