So you’ve defeated Grand Mother Silk and witnessed an ending, but you know there’s more to Pharloom’s story. Unlocking the true ending in Hollow Knight: Silksong is a journey in itself, requiring thorough exploration and completion of the world’s deepest secrets. This guide is structured to help you without spoiling the major discoveries.
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Important Note: It’s Not Missable
First, breathe easy. The true ending is not missable. You can continue playing on your same save file after seeing any other ending and still unlock it. Avoid looking up detailed maps, as they often contain massive spoilers that will ruin the experience of discovery.
The Spirit of the Journey (Super Spoiler-Free)
If you want to figure it out entirely on your own, here is the best advice:
- Explore Every Corner: Leave no stone unturned. Revisit old areas with new abilities.
- Complete Every Quest: Fulfill every single Wish for the NPCs you meet.
- Talk to Everyone: Exhaust the dialogue of every character. Their hints change as the world does.
- Listen to the World: The game will eventually unlock something that points the way forward if you meet the conditions.
The Roadmap to the True Ending (Mostly Spoiler-Free)
This section provides a clearer path for those who are stuck and frustrated after exploring “every possible corner of the map.” The following steps are based on community discovery.
Step 1: Prerequisites
It is assumed you have already:
- Gotten an ending by defeating Grand Mother Silk.
- Acquired the double jump ability (or another key late-game movement skill).
- Made significant progress in the Flea storyline. This is a common sticking point.
Step 2: Progress the Flea Storyline to Pale Lake
This is the most crucial and often missed step.
- The Goal: You need to advance the questline involving the lost fleas to its conclusion, which leads you to a new area called Pale Lake.
- How to Get There: The entrance to Pale Lake is hidden behind the Putrified Ducts.
- The Hint: To find it, you must locate a secret entrance above the Putrified Ducts area. This likely requires your late-game movement abilities (like double jump). Look for breakable walls or hidden passages high up in the connecting rooms.
Step 3: conquer the New Challenge
- Upon entering Pale Lake, you will face a new boss. Defeat this boss to acquire a key item.
Step 4: The Final Quest
- Returning to any of the main towns with this new item will unlock a new, final quest from an NPC.
- This quest will be straightforward but will involve wielding the power you’ve acquired throughout your journey.
- Completing this quest fully will unlock the path to the true final boss and the game’s ultimate conclusion.
Conclusion
The path to the true ending is reserved for the most dedicated explorers. The key is to fully commit to the Flea storyline, which opens up the critical path to Pale Lake. If you’ve been ignoring those little captured friends, now is the time to rescue them all.
Once you have the final quest, the path to the true ending will become clear. Good luck, and enjoy the culmination of Hornet’s journey
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