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Pin Badge – Hollow Knight: Silksong Tool Guide

NEEDLE STRIKE CHARGE REDUCTION FOR COMBO BUILDS

A Blue Tool that reduces Needle Strike charge time by 50%. Found in Mount Fay during the Fatal Resolve quest in Act 3.

Pin Badge blue tool from Hollow Knight Silksong showing needle strike charge reduction badge design
ACT 3
MOUNT FAY (Fatal Resolve Quest)
UTILITY
COMBO
CHARGE
1
SLOTS
-50%
CHARGE TIME

IMPACT STATS

DAMAGE
20%
SURVIVAL
10%
MOBILITY
30%
UTILITY
80%
ECONOMY
40%

ACQUISITION

Method:Quest Reward (Fatal Resolve)
Location:Mount Fay vertical section
Cost:Quest completion
Requires:Act 3, Pinstress encounter

First meet Pinstress in Blasted Steps to learn Needle Strike. Accept Fatal Resolve from Bellhart, then reach Act 3 and encounter Pinstress in Mount Fay for the duel and Pin Badge reward.

DESCRIPTION

Pin Badge reduces Needle Strike charge time by 50% (base effect, higher with upgrades). This powerful utility tool transforms your combo potential, making charged attacks much more viable in fast-paced combat situations.

Essential for Needle Strike combo builds and rapid charge strategies
Quest chain: Fatal Resolve after learning Needle Strike; Act 3 requirement
Pairs well: Reaper Crest and other combo-focused tools for devastating chains

RECOMMENDED BOSSES

Pinstress

The very boss who gives you Pin Badge - perfect for testing your new combo potential

Moorwing

Faster charge times help capitalize on brief attack windows against flying enemies

Caretaker

Rapid Needle Strike chains work well against slower, more predictable boss patterns

ADD TO BUILD PLANNER

Add Pin Badge to Build

Plan your perfect combo build with Pin Badge and other tools

UTILITY & COMBO TOOLS COMPARISON

ToolSlotsActUtilityEconomyNotes
Pin Badge135/54/5-50% Needle Strike charge time; combo essential
Compass113/52/5Navigation aid, different utility focus
Reaper Crest224/53/5Combo multiplier; pairs well with Pin Badge

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A: Pin Badge is found in Mount Fay's vertical section at the top center, specifically in the upper left path area. You'll encounter Pinstress during the Fatal Resolve quest in Act 3.

A: Pin Badge reduces Needle Strike charge time by 50% (base effect, higher with upgrades). This significantly improves combo potential and makes it easier to land charged attacks in tight windows.

A: You need to first meet Pinstress in Blasted Steps to learn Needle Strike, then accept the Fatal Resolve quest from Bellhart, and finally reach Act 3 to encounter Pinstress in Mount Fay for the duel.

A: Community discussions suggest this may be missable if Pinstress dies before the encounter. It's recommended to complete the Fatal Resolve quest chain before triggering Act 3 to ensure you don't miss this powerful tool.

A: Pin Badge excels in combo builds with Reaper Crest for rapid Needle Strike chains. It pairs well with other offensive tools that benefit from faster charge times and works great for boss fights with short attack windows.

A: Pin Badge takes 1 slot, making it easy to fit into most builds. Its powerful effect makes it worth the slot investment for any build focused on Needle Strike combos.