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Ascendant's Grip – Hollow Knight: Silksong Tool Guide

WALL CLING ENHANCEMENT FOR STABLE PLATFORMING

A Yellow Tool that enhances Cling Grip to prevent wall sliding. Purchase from Jubilana in Songclave for ~350 Rosaries.

Ascendant's Grip yellow tool icon from Hollow Knight Silksong showing wall cling enhancement design
ACT 2–3
SONGCLAVE (Jubilana Shop)
MOBILITY
CLING
PLATFORM
1
SLOTS
350
ROSARIES

IMPACT STATS

DAMAGE
0%
SURVIVAL
20%
MOBILITY
80%
UTILITY
60%
ECONOMY
30%

ACQUISITION

Method:Purchase from Vendor
Vendor:Jubilana in Songclave
Cost:~350 Rosaries
Requires:Wandering Merchant quest; Cling Grip ability

Complete the Wandering Merchant quest to unlock Jubilana's shop in Songclave. Purchase Ascendant's Grip for enhanced wall clinging.

DESCRIPTION

Enhances Cling Grip to prevent wall sliding when maintaining directional input toward the wall. Requires constant input—releasing will cause slow sliding. Essential for precise platforming and observation.

Stable wall hanging for observation and positioning
Reduces input burden for complex wall jumps and platforming
Enables safe positioning for Needle Strike and ranged attacks

RECOMMENDED BOSSES

Shakra

Stable wall positioning for safe observation and timing

Caretaker

Wall hanging helps avoid ground hazards and projectiles

Moorwing

Stable positioning for aerial combat and pattern recognition

ADD TO BUILD PLANNER

Add Ascendant's Grip to Build

Plan your perfect build with Ascendant's Grip and other tools

MOBILITY & PLATFORMING TOOLS COMPARISON

ToolSlotsActMobilityUtilityEconomyNotes
Ascendant's Grip12–35/54/52/5Prevents wall sliding; requires constant input
Shell Satchel11–22/54/55/5Increases tool capacity; Steel Soul mode
Shard Pendant111/53/55/5+30% Shell Shard drops; early game

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A: Ascendant's Grip takes 1 slot, making it easy to fit in most builds alongside other essential tools.

A: Yes, Ascendant's Grip requires Cling Grip to function. It enhances the basic wall cling ability to prevent sliding.

A: You must maintain directional input toward the wall (joystick/arrow keys). If you release input, you'll slowly slide down.

A: From Jubilana in Songclave for ~350 Rosaries. You may need to complete the Wandering Merchant quest first to unlock her shop.

A: It allows stable wall hanging for observation, precise positioning, and reduces the input burden for complex wall jumps and platforming sequences.