Extended help — walkthroughs, tier lists, strategy.
Content Type: Guide
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How long Hollow Knight takes to beat — and why it varies so much
A practical timeline for first endings, 100%, and 112% with the free DLC.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong — All 6 Pollip Heart locations (Shellwood)
Use this step-by-step route to collect all six Pollip Hearts for Greyroot’s Rite of the Pollip and secure the Pollip Pouch.
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Silksong’s OpenCritic score: 98 average, and what to expect
Early reviews are glowing, but a small sample and mixed player feedback mean the score will likely shift.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong — Unlock the classic downslash pogo with Wanderer’s Crest
Route, requirements, and tips to reach Wormways’ Chapel and switch Hornet to a vertical downslash.
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Can you play Silksong before Hollow Knight? What you miss and what you don’t
Here’s a grounded way to decide whether to start in Hallownest or jump straight to Pharloom.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong — Double Jump (Faydown Cloak) location and requirements
Reach Mount Fay from The Slab’s west exit and claim the cloak at the summit.
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Silksong Flexile Spines — Find 25 Spine Cores and Drifter’s Cloak
Farm Hokers east of the Seamstress in Far Fields to collect 25 Spine Cores and unlock the Drifter’s Cloak.
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Silksong Courier’s Rasher — Reliable routes, gear, and delivery tips
Two proven paths, setup advice, and safe-room prep to deliver the meat on time.
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Grow a Garden — Feed Sam and unlock the Seed Shop friendship tab
Cook a meal, equip it, and feed Sam daily to open the extra seeds catalogue.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong — Unlock and Use the Cling Grip (Wall Jump)
Find the Cling Grip in Shellwood and master precise wall jumps and climbs.