The Cling Grip is an essential movement ability in Hollow Knight: Silksong that allows Hornet to cling to and jump off sheer walls, unlocking massive vertical exploration potential. If you’re stuck in the Shellwood area, this guide will provide the exact steps to find this crucial upgrade.
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What is the Cling Grip?
The Cling Grip, also referred to as the Wall Jump, is a foundational movement skill. Its description reads:
- “Cling to sheer surfaces and leap to rapidly scale heights.”
- Function: It allows Hornet to cling to specific, often dark-colored, sheer walls and perform a leap to gain height. This is required to reach countless platforms and access new regions like Bellhart.
Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Cling Grip in Shellwood
The ability is not hidden in a secret room but is a mandatory upgrade found on the critical path through Shellwood.
1. Progress Through Shellwood
From the main Bell Beast station in Shellwood, you will need to progress to the right and downward. The path is linear but may involve battling local enemies and navigating platforms.
2. Locate the Ancestral Arena
Your destination is a large, open room that serves as a mini-boss arena. The room is typically preceded by a save bench (a silk bench or a Stag equivalent), indicating a significant challenge ahead.
4. Claim Your Reward
After defeating the guardian, approach the glowing pedestal or statue at the back of the arena. Interacting with it will trigger a cutscene where Hornet learns the Cling Grip technique, binding it to her skills.
How to Use the Cling Grip
Once acquired, using the ability is simple:
- Jump towards a sheer wall. Not every wall is clingable; look for walls with a distinct texture or color.
- Press and hold the jump button (Spacebar on keyboard) as Hornet touches the wall. She will cling to it.
- Press the jump button again while clinging to leap off the wall, gaining height and distance. You can chain this between two close walls to scale tall shafts.
Why You Need the Cling Grip
- Progress: The Cling Grip is mandatory to progress past Shellwood and into areas like Bellhart.
- Exploration: It opens up previously unreachable paths everywhere in Pharloom, allowing you to find hidden collectibles, Mask Shards, and Spool Fragments.
- Boss Fights: This ability is essential for reaching several boss arenas, including the boss in Bellhart that rewards the Needolin.
Without the Cling Grip, your journey through Pharloom hits a hard stop. This upgrade is a non-negotiable and thrilling power-up that truly opens up the game’s world.
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