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Reserve Bind – Hollow Knight: Silksong Blue Tool

FREE 3-MASK BIND (BENCH-RESTORED)

A Blue Tool that stores one free Bind charge. When Silk is empty, trigger Reserve Bind to heal 3 masks. Unlocked via the Act 3 Final Audience questline, then claimed at the Songclave Wishboard. Pairs well with Multibinder and Warding Bell.

Reserve Bind blue tool icon from Hollow Knight Silksong representing stored Bind energy
ACT 3
SONGCLAVE (Wishboard, after Final Audience)
HEAL
SURVIVAL
BIND
1
SLOTS
3
MASKS (FREE)

IMPACT STATS

DAMAGE
0%
SURVIVAL
90%
MOBILITY
15%
UTILITY
85%
ECONOMY
60%

ACQUISITION (ACT 3)

Quest:Final Audience
Steps:Collect Cogwork Heart Pieces → Activate Second Sentinel → Songclave Wishboard

If the Wishboard reward fails to appear, re-activate the Second Sentinel in High Halls, rest at a bench, then revisit Songclave.

DESCRIPTION

Reserve Bind grants one free Bind when Silk is empty. The stored charge restores 3 masks and is replenished at benches. The Bind animation benefits from brief protection; if interrupted early you may still lose current Silk progress.

Bench-restored free Bind for marathon routes
Combo: Multibinder can add +2 masks (up to 5 total)
Safety: Warding Bell shields during Bind windows

BEST USES

Act 3 Boss Runs

Emergency free heal during high-pressure phases

Long Climbs (PoP/Forum)

Benchless segments where Silk is scarce

Binding Builds

Combine with Injector Band for safer windows

ADD TO BUILD PLANNER

Add Reserve Bind to Build

Plan a late-game survival build with Reserve Bind and partners

BINDING TOOLS COMPARISON

ToolTypeHealsRechargeNotes
Reserve BindBlue3 (free)BenchEmergency heal when Silk is 0
MultibinderBlue4 (2+2)—Longer total Bind; strong sustain
Flea BrewBlueOver timePassiveExploration sustain

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A: Reserve Bind takes 1 Blue slot. It stores a free Bind that heals 3 masks and refreshes at benches.

A: Complete the Act 3 'Final Audience' side quest: collect Cogwork Heart Pieces in Cogwork Core, activate the Second Sentinel in High Halls (The Forum east), then redeem at the Wishboard in Songclave.

A: No for the stored charge. It provides one free Bind when Silk is empty. Normal Binds still consume Silk.

A: Known progression bug for some routes. Re-activate the Second Sentinel and rest at a bench, then revisit Songclave.

A: Pair with Multibinder for up to 5 masks total (free 3 + 2), Warding Bell for Bind-window shield, and Injector Band to shorten Bind time.