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Scuttlebrace – Hollow Knight: Silksong Tool Guide

SPIDER-LIKE BACKDASH FOR EVASION & REPOSITIONING

A Yellow Tool that grants rapid backwards scuttle movement with reduced hitbox for dodging attacks. Crafted at the Twelfth Architect in Mount Fay for 140 Rosaries + 1 Craftmetal.

Scuttlebrace yellow tool from Hollow Knight Silksong showing spider-like backdash mobility design
ACT 2
MOUNT FAY (Underworks)
MOBILITY
EVASION
BACKDASH
1
SLOTS
140
ROSARIES

IMPACT STATS

DAMAGE
10%
SURVIVAL
30%
MOBILITY
90%
UTILITY
70%
ECONOMY
40%

ACQUISITION

Method:Crafting
Vendor:Twelfth Architect (Mount Fay)
Cost:140 Rosaries + 1 Craftmetal
Requires:Clawline + Ruined Tool quest

Complete the Ruined Tool quest first, then travel to Mount Fay's Underworks with Clawline. Find the Twelfth Architect and craft Scuttlebrace for 140 Rosaries + 1 Craftmetal.

DESCRIPTION

Press Down + Sprint to trigger a rapid backwards scuttle with reduced hitbox, perfect for dodging slash attacks. The scuttle has higher initial momentum than Swift Step but lower sustained speed, with better air resistance and wall-clinging capabilities.

Low-profile dodging of slash attacks from bosses like Karmelita
Excellent synergy with Vesticrest builds for additional movement options
Wall-clinging and jump-cancelling for precise positioning

MECHANICS & INPUTS

Trigger Input

Down + Sprint to activate backdash scuttle

Movement Properties

Higher initial momentum than Swift Step, better air resistance, wall-clinging capability

Input Override

Overrides downward dash; use Drifter's Cloak to hover for normal downward dash

ADD TO BUILD PLANNER

Add Scuttlebrace to Build

Plan your perfect mobility build with Scuttlebrace and other tools

MOBILITY & EVASION TOOLS COMPARISON

ToolSlotsActMobilityUtilityEconomyNotes
Scuttlebrace125/54/53/5Backdash scuttle with reduced hitbox; overrides downward dash
Swift Step114/53/54/5Basic sprint enhancement; no input conflicts
Vesticrest224/55/54/5Combat-focused mobility; pairs well with Scuttlebrace

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A: The Twelfth Architect is located in Mount Fay's Underworks area. You'll need Clawline to reach this location, and must complete the Ruined Tool quest first.

A: Scuttlebrace costs 140 Rosaries and 1 Craftmetal at the Twelfth Architect. You can farm Rosaries from enemies like Conchflies and find Craftmetal in various locations throughout Pharloom.

A: Press Down + Sprint to trigger the backdash scuttle. This creates a rapid backwards movement with reduced hitbox, perfect for dodging slash attacks from bosses like <Link href='/bosses/karmelita' className='text-yellow-300 hover:text-yellow-200 underline'>Karmelita</Link>.

A: Scuttlebrace overrides the downward dash input due to input overlap. If you need downward dash, use <Link href='/tools/drifters-cloak' className='text-yellow-300 hover:text-yellow-200 underline'>Drifter's Cloak</Link> to hover, or temporarily remove Scuttlebrace.

A: Scuttle has slightly higher initial momentum than Swift Step but lower sustained speed. It maintains better air resistance, allows wall-clinging, and can be cancelled with jumps for instant direction changes.

A: Yes! Scuttlebrace pairs excellently with <Link href='/tools/vesticrest' className='text-yellow-300 hover:text-yellow-200 underline'>Vesticrest</Link> builds, providing an additional movement option for evasion and repositioning during combat.