What do Red / Yellow / Blue tools mean?

Red tools are usually active or consumable, Yellow tend to be exploration passives, and Blue lean toward combat passives. You can filter by color in the Silksong tools library.

How do I increase Tool Slots?

Equip a Memory Locket to expand tool slots. Use the Silksong slot calculator to simulate builds with extra slots before you commit.

Where does your data come from?

We aggregate from public sources and in-game testing, then review for clarity. Sources are listed at the bottom of each page; please submit corrections if you spot issues.

Will there be spoilers?

Tool and region info may include light spoilers. Story beats and major reveals are hidden behind collapsible sections wherever possible.

Is Silksong a difficult game?

It's designed to be challenging but fair—mastery of movement, timing and the right Silksong tools makes a big difference.

Do you play as Hornet in Silksong?

Yes—Hornet is the playable protagonist in Hollow Knight: Silksong.

Hollow Knight: Silksong Tools & Guides

Discover Hollow Knight: Silksong tools faster: search a clean Silksong tools list, compare effects and slot costs, plan builds, counter bosses, and track changes after each patch.

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Updated after every patch

What is Hollow Knight: Silksong?

Hollow Knight: Silksong is a fast, precision action-platformer starring Hornet. You'll collect items, master movement and combat, and piece together a new world.

This site focuses on practical information—Silksong tools, routes, bosses and regions—so you can spend less time tab-switching and more time playing.

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Silksong Tools Database

The right Silksong tools can change everything. Our Silksong tools database lets you browse by color (Red/Yellow/Blue), effect, tool slots, region and patch status. Every entry shows: effect summary, slot cost, location and prerequisites, recommended use-cases, and related bosses.

Tools List

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Browse Tools

Search and filter the complete Silksong tools list by color, effect, and slot cost.

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Side-by-Side

Compare items side-by-side to find the perfect combination for your build.

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Build Planner

Plan your perfect charm loadout and tool synergies for any boss.

Plan Build

Calculator

Slot Calculator

Use the Silksong slot calculator with Memory Locket expansion to optimize your setup.

Calculate Slots

Best Tools (Actionable Picks)

Looking for the best tools Silksong players use right now? We maintain a living list ranked by early game, boss fights, and exploration.

Curated Recommendations

Each pick links back to its entry in the Silksong tools database, so you can check slot cost and where to find it.

Browse Best Picks

Boss Guides

Our Silksong boss guides highlight move patterns, safe windows and counters. Each boss page suggests Silksong tools that synergize, so you can import them straight into your build planner.

Master Every Boss

Detailed pattern analysis, safe windows, and recommended Silksong tools for each encounter.

Start with Bosses

Map & Regions

Use the Silksong map index to scan regions at a glance—fast travel points, merchants and notable locations.

Explore Every Region

Tool pages list their region and link back here, making routes simple to plan.

Explore Regions

Patch Notes

Balance tweaks change which Silksong tools feel strongest. Our Silksong patch notes timeline lists the latest changes and automatically flags affected tools with an Updated badge.

Stay Updated

Track balance changes and see which tools are affected by the latest patches.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Silksong tools and our site