Dead Bug’s Purse – Hollow Knight: Silksong Yellow Tool
RETAIN ROSARIES AFTER DEFEAT
A Yellow Tool sold by Mort in Far Fields (Act 2). While equipped, you keep more Rosaries on death—ideal for learning routes, Steel Soul, and early farming.
ACT 2
FAR FIELDS → MORT (Vendor)
ECONOMY
SUPPORT
PASSIVE
1
SLOTS
Bench
EQUIP
IMPACT STATS
DAMAGE
0%
SURVIVAL
30%
MOBILITY
10%
UTILITY
60%
ECONOMY
80%
ACQUISITION
Method:Purchase
Vendor:Mort (Far Fields)
Cost:180 Rosaries
Requires:Equip at a bench (1 slot)
Find Mort in Far Fields (Act 2). Purchase Dead Bug’s Purse, then equip it. Pairs well with Magnetite Brooch and Magnetite Dice for economy builds.
DESCRIPTION
Dead Bug’s Purse lets you retain more Rosaries after defeat. It only works while equipped. Strong pick for early/mid-game learning, risky exploration, and Steel Soul attempts.
Protects currency during learning phases and risky routes
Synergy: Magnetite Brooch, Magnetite Dice for economy builds
Swap later for Compass or combat tools once funds stabilize
RECOMMENDED USES
Steel Soul / No-Death Runs
Mitigate loss when pushing hard content
Early Farming
Learn areas while protecting currency reserves
Risky Exploration
Push new regions with a safety net for Rosaries
ADD TO BUILD PLANNER
Add Dead Bug’s Purse to Build
Plan your economy build with Dead Bug’s Purse and other tools
ECONOMY & NAVIGATION TOOLS COMPARISON
| Tool | Slots | Act | Damage | Utility | Economy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dead Bug’s Purse | 1 | 2 | 0/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | Retain Rosaries on death; equip during risky runs |
| Magnetite Brooch | 1 | 1 | 0/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | Pickup magnet QoL; farm efficiently |
| Magnetite Dice | 1 | 2 | 2/5 | 5/5 | 1/5 | Boost resource yields; pairs with Brooch & Purse |
| Compass | 1 | 1 | 0/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 | Show map position; swap once routes are known |