Master Hollow Knight Silksong: 100% Completion Guide & Area Order

Looking for a reliable, 100 % walkthrough that will escort you through every nook and cranny of Pharloom? Our Silksong guide is crafted to help newcomers chart their path at any point in the game. The area‑order section lays out the optimal progression through each region, ensuring you uncover every hidden corner, optional boss, secret area, and brand‑new charm or spell along the way.

Like its predecessor, Silksong unfolds across a sprawling metroidvania landscape that can easily overwhelm even seasoned players. Pharloom expands further, weaving an even denser web of pathways. Without a clear route, frustration can set in quickly, causing players to abandon the game before they’ve truly experienced its engaging hooks.

I’ve logged hundreds of hours exploring Silksong, and the walkthrough has evolved hand‑in‑hand with the community’s discoveries and our own team’s playthroughs. It’s now the definitive guide for achieving 100 % completion. Whether you’re a returning veteran or a newcomer gearing up for the 2026 release, our 38‑part series will keep you from ever losing your way through Pharloom’s stunning vistas.

The walkthrough’s core goal is to steer you along the most intuitive progression path I’ve discovered, allowing you to tackle every optional boss, questline, and collectible without ever feeling adrift. Pharloom’s vastness can be confusing, but with this guide at your fingertips, you’ll always find the best route forward.

In this comprehensive 100% guide, I’ll chart the route to uncover every noteworthy item in each zone, pointing out spots you can’t access yet so you can revisit them later in the game.

I’ll provide targeted advice for tough battles and Silksong bosses, especially when a fight hinges on a distinct mechanic. I won’t detail every skirmish; mastering the game’s challenge often boils down to repetition, learning enemy patterns, and persistence.

Below is the step‑by‑step outline of the walkthrough. Click any section title to dive into that part of Hollow Knight: Silksong.

Silksong typically presents multiple routes, yet some are noticeably smoother and more rewarding than others. I’ve mapped out the optimal area sequence for newcomers—whether you aim for full completion and every trophy, or simply want the most enjoyable adventure through Pharloom.

From the very first location, Moss Grotto, the only viable path leads through Marrow and into Mosshome, where the Silkspear is obtained. After defeating the Bell Beast, fast‑travel becomes available. I strongly recommend that players venture into the Wormways just to reach the Chapel of the Wanderer, located west of Bone Bottom, and claim the Wanderer Crest. From there, the journey continues through Deep Docks and Far Fields, culminating in the formidable Hunter’s March, which I consider the toughest early‑game area.

Next, I recommend a thorough exploration of the Wormways, leveraging it as a conduit to Shellwood and Bellhart. Alternatively, some players opt for Greymoor first, accessible from Far Fields or via the Flea Caravan. Greymoor is expansive and demanding, so I prefer to clear the earlier zones before tackling it. Once those are completed, you face a decision: take the Blasted Steps route toward the Last Judge, or the Sinner’s Road toward Phantom—both paths will unlock Act 2. I’ll discuss the merits of each choice shortly.

Act 2 naturally begins with a comprehensive sweep of the Choral Chambers. From there, your next priority is the Whiteward, leading to the Cauldron in the Underworks, where you unlock the Clawline skill. Subsequent steps involve the Cogwork Core and Whispering Vaults, each providing straightforward routes to two segments of the Threefold Melody. The final segment resides in the High Halls; I reserve that for a later visit so that Shakra can assist me in the High Halls arena encounter.

Rather than proceeding linearly, I strongly advise scaling Mount Fay to claim the coveted Faydown Cloak. With this new gear, you can revisit earlier zones, now empowered by the double‑jump and harpoon, uncovering hidden areas and quests that were previously inaccessible. Following this, I tackle the Wisp Thicket, Bilewater, The Slab, and Sands of Karak before finally completing the Threefold Melody within the High Halls. The remaining tasks—finishing Memorium and the Putrified Ducts—are then simply a matter of polishing the region before ascending to the Cradle to conclude Act 2.

After emerging from The Cradle and completing Act 3’s opening tasks—slaying the Bell Eater and exploring Fleatopia—players should head straight into The Abyss to secure the coveted Silk Soar. With that key item in hand, the rest of the game can be tackled in one go, covering the Old Hearts bosses and a host of new side quests and enemies.

Verdania can be slotted into any point after you return from The Abyss and obtain the Elegy Of The Deep from the Snail Shamans. I personally prefer to finish its final boss and claim the Conjoined Heart after wrapping up the Old Hearts quest, as it feels tidier. Afterwards, you can plunge back into The Abyss for the ultimate showdown whenever you’re ready to conclude this epic adventure.

The first major decision players face is choosing the route that leads to Act 2. Two distinct paths are available, each with its own challenges and rewards.

Technically, Act 2 begins at the Grand Gate if you opt for the first route, though it takes longer to reach the Choral Chambers. Both paths consume roughly the same amount of time to arrive at the Choral Chambers; however, the second route is generally tougher due to Sinner’s Road and the labyrinthine Mist, yet its boss, Phantom, is slightly less demanding than the First Route’s Last Judge.