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Longclaw – Hollow Knight: Silksong Tool Guide

NEEDLE RANGE EXTENSION FOR SAFER POKES

A Red Tool that extends Needle attack range by 20-30%. Obtained via Broodfeast quest in Putrefied Ducts for safer combat positioning.

Longclaw tool illustration from Hollow Knight Silksong showing extended claw design
ACT 2
PUTREFIED DUCTS (Broodfeast Quest)
DAMAGE
MELEE
RANGE
1
SLOTS
∞
USES

IMPACT STATS

DAMAGE
40%
SURVIVAL
60%
MOBILITY
20%
UTILITY
80%
ECONOMY
100%

ACQUISITION

Method:Quest Reward
Vendor:Huntress (Putrefied Ducts)
Cost:Broodfeast Quest
Requires:Straight Pin or Threefold Pin for organ collection

Complete the Broodfeast quest in Putrefied Ducts by collecting organs like Skewered Heart and Brain using throwing tools, then return to the Huntress to receive Longclaw as a reward.

DESCRIPTION

Longclaw extends your Needle attack range by approximately 20-30%, allowing for safer pokes and better crowd control. This Red Tool has infinite uses (no resource cost) and significantly improves combat positioning by letting you attack from a safer distance.

Extended Needle range for safer combat positioning
Quest reward: Complete Broodfeast in Putrefied Ducts
Pairs well: Wanderer Crest for poke builds and defensive strategies

RECOMMENDED BOSSES

Moorwing

Extended range helps maintain safe distance from flying attacks

Caretaker

Safer pokes from distance while avoiding close-range dangers

Savage Beastfly

Extended range allows safer positioning during aggressive phases

ADD TO BUILD PLANNER

Add Longclaw to Build

Plan your perfect build with Longclaw and other tools

RANGE & DEFENSIVE TOOLS COMPARISON

ToolSlotsActRangeUtilityEconomyNotes
Longclaw125/54/55/5Needle range extension, infinite uses
Straight Pin113/52/53/5Throwing tool, good for organ collection
Threefold Pin124/52/52/5Triple strike, higher damage

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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

A: Longclaw extends your Needle attack range by approximately 20-30%, allowing for safer pokes and better crowd control in combat.

A: Longclaw pairs well with Wanderer Crest for poke builds, and works great with other defensive tools for safer combat approaches.

A: Complete the Broodfeast quest by collecting organs like Skewered Heart and Brain using tools like Straight Pin, then return to the Huntress for Longclaw.

A: The extended range allows for safer positioning during boss fights, letting you poke from a distance while avoiding dangerous close-range attacks.