What do Red / Yellow / Blue tools mean?

Red are usually active or consumable tools, Yellow lean toward exploration passives, and Blue focus on combat passives. You can filter Silksong tools by color at the top of this page.

How do I increase Tool Slots?

Equip a Memory Locket to expand tool slots. Try your ideas in the slot calculator before committing in-game.

Where does your data come from?

Public sources plus in-game testing. Each entry lists sources; see something off? Use the feedback link to suggest a fix.

Silksong Build Planner

Follow these steps to create your perfect tool combination for Hollow Knight: Silksong

Tools

0/3

Slots Used

✗

Crest

Efficiency

Choose Your CrestSelect a crest that matches your playstyle

Select ToolsAdd tools to your build (0/3 slots used)

Analyze BuildReview your build effectiveness and get recommendations

Step 1: Choose Your Crest & Configure Pouch

Select a crest that matches your playstyle and configure your tool pouch capacity

Choose Your Crest

3 available

🏹

Hunter Crest

Focuses on precision and ranged combat effectiveness

Ranged:+20%

Tool Regen:+10%

rangedprecisionhunter

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Reaper Crest

Emphasizes melee combat and close-quarters efficiency

Melee:+30%

meleeclosereaper

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Wanderer Crest

Balanced approach with mobility and exploration focus

Silk:+10%

Tool Regen:+5%

mobilityexplorationbalanced

Tool Pouch Configuration

3 total slots

Base Slots

Starting tool pouch capacity

Pouch Upgrades

Purchased from vendors across Pharloom

Slot Layout

🔵

🔵Base (3)

🟡Upgraded (0)

Step 2: Select Your Tools

Choose tools that complement your crest and fit your playstyle

Build Configuration

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Scenario Preset

Choose a scenario to optimize your build for specific gameplay situations

Spoilers Hidden

Some tools and crests from later acts are hidden. Toggle the switch above to see all available options.

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Balanced

General purpose build for all situations

This scenario will prioritize certain stats when calculating your build score.

Select Tools

0 selected0/3 slots

Search Tools

Color

Tag

Needle Combo

1 slot

Damage: +3

meleeburst

Red • Sinner's Road

Threaded Dash

1 slot

Mobility: +3

mobilitydash

Yellow • Sinner's Road

Silk Lantern

1 slot

Utility: +2

utilityvisionexploration

Yellow • Underworks

Step 3: Analyze Your Build

Review your build's effectiveness and get optimization recommendations

Build Analysis

0.0

Average Score

🎯Balanced

General purpose build for all situations

⚔️

Damage

Combat effectiveness

0.0Poor

🛡️

Survival

Defense and healing

0.0Poor

🏃

Mobility

Movement and speed

0.0Poor

🔧

Utility

Tools and abilities

0.0Poor

💰

Economy

Resource management

0.0Poor

Build Summary

Tools Selected:0

Crest:None selected

Scenario:Balanced

Total Score:0.0/50

💡 Build Recommendations

• Add more damage-focused tools
• Include defensive or healing tools
• Consider movement-enhancing tools
• Add utility tools for exploration
• Include resource management tools

Build Actions

Current Build

Crest

None

Tools

Slots

0/3

Efficiency

• Share links can be opened by others to see your build

• Export JSON for backup or sharing with other tools

• Export Image creates a visual build card

How to Use the Build Planner

1. Choose Your Crest

Select a crest that matches your playstyle. Each crest provides unique bonuses and may unlock additional universal slots.

2. Configure Your Pouch

Set your tool pouch capacity by adding upgrades purchased from vendors throughout Pharloom.

3. Select Tools

Choose tools that fit your build. Use filters to find specific types or effects you're looking for.