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Chitin Wall – Hollow Knight: Silksong Blue Tool Guide

HARDENED BARRIER FOR DEFENSIVE PROTECTION

A Blue Tool found in Cathedral (Act 3). Creates a hardened barrier that blocks incoming attacks, projectiles, and environmental hazards. Essential for Act 3's challenging areas.

Chitin Wall blue tool illustration from Hollow Knight Silksong showing hardened barrier design
ACT 3
CATHEDRAL (Defense & Survival)
DEFENSE
BARRIER
SURVIVAL
1
SLOTS
∞
DURATION

IMPACT STATS

DAMAGE
0%
SURVIVAL
80%
MOBILITY
10%
UTILITY
60%
ECONOMY
30%

ACQUISITION

Method:Hidden Pickup / Environmental
Location:Cathedral (Act 3)
Cost:Free pickup
Requires:Cling Grip / Wall Jump recommended

Navigate through Cathedral vertical shaft, find suspicious walls and ceiling platforms, then break through hidden walls or activate levers to reach the pickup point. Cling Grip ability recommended for safer traversal.

DESCRIPTION

Creates a hardened barrier that blocks incoming attacks, projectiles, and environmental hazards. Unlike Warding Bell (Bind-specific protection) or Fractured Mask (one-hit protection), Chitin Wall provides general defensive coverage with timed/conditional duration.

Pre-plant defensive barriers at chokepoints and dangerous platforming sections
Essential for Act 3's challenging Cathedral areas with projectiles and environmental hazards
Pairs well: Fractured Mask and Wreath of Purity for comprehensive survival

RECOMMENDED BOSSES

Cathedral Guardian

Block projectile attacks and create safe zones during phase transitions

Void Entity

Defensive barriers against environmental hazards and area attacks

Crystal Sentinel

Protection from crystal shard projectiles and ground hazards

ADD TO BUILD PLANNER

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BLUE DEFENSE TOOLS COMPARISON

ToolSlotsActSurvivalUtilityEconomyNotes
Chitin Wall134/53/52/5Hardened barrier vs projectiles & hazards
Fractured Mask125/51/53/5One lethal hit protection, Bench repair
Warding Bell123/54/54/5Bind-specific protection, knocks back enemies

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A: Chitin Wall takes 1 slot, making it easy to fit in early pouches alongside other essential tools.

A: Chitin Wall creates a hardened barrier that blocks incoming attacks, while Warding Bell provides protection specifically during Bind (healing) windows.

A: Fractured Mask for additional survival, and Wreath of Purity for environmental hazard protection. These tools complement Chitin Wall's defensive approach.

A: In Cathedral (Act 3), navigate through the vertical shaft, find suspicious walls and ceiling platforms, then break through hidden walls or activate levers to reach the pickup point.

A: Pre-planting defensive barriers at chokepoints and dangerous platforming sections gives you protection against projectiles and environmental hazards in Cathedral's challenging areas.

A: No, Chitin Wall creates a timed/conditional barrier, not a permanent global shield. The exact duration and conditions may vary based on game patches.

A: No, Chitin Wall has different mechanics than Warding Bell. Warding Bell is specifically designed for Bind (healing) windows, while Chitin Wall provides general defensive coverage.