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Shard Pendant – Hollow Knight: Silksong Yellow Tool

SHELL SHARD DROP BOOST FOR RESOURCE EFFICIENCY

A Yellow Tool that increases Shell Shard drops from defeated enemies by ~20-30% (up to 40% with upgrades). Essential for early game resource management and Red Tools refill efficiency in The Marrow.

Shard Pendant yellow tool icon from Hollow Knight Silksong showing shell shard collection pendant design
ACT 1
THE MARROW (Hidden Alcove)
ECONOMY
RESOURCE
FARMING
1
SLOTS
+30%
DROPS

IMPACT STATS

DAMAGE
0%
SURVIVAL
30%
MOBILITY
10%
UTILITY
80%
ECONOMY
100%

ACQUISITION (THE MARROW)

Method:Found (Hidden Alcove)
Location:The Marrow
Cost:Free
Requires:Clawline for jump access

From the bottom bench in The Marrow, go right across bone platforms, then up the central shaft to the left alcove. Use Clawline to reach the hidden area.

DESCRIPTION

A Yellow Tool that increases Shell Shard drops from defeated enemies by approximately 20-30% (up to 40% with Tool Pouch upgrades). Essential for early game resource management and Red Tools refill efficiency. Shell Shards are automatically consumed at benches to refill Red Tools.

Increases Shell Shard drops by 20-30% (up to 40% with upgrades)
Essential for early game resource management and Red Tools efficiency
Perfect for Steel Soul mode and farming builds with Architect Crest

RESOURCE ECONOMY

Shell Shard Usage

Automatically consumed at benches to refill Red Tools ammunition

Early Game Impact

Reduces bench return frequency by 20-30%, allowing longer exploration sessions

Steel Soul Essential

Critical for Steel Soul mode where efficient resource management prevents death

BEST BUILDS

Architect Crest + Shard Pendant

Perfect farming build for High Halls and resource collection

Early Game Red Tools

Combine with Straight Pin, Tacks for efficient exploration

Steel Soul Survival

Essential for Steel Soul mode where resource efficiency prevents death

ECONOMY TOOLS COMPARISON

ToolSlotsActEffectUtilityEconomyNotes
Shard Pendant11+30% Drops4/55/5Shell Shard drop boost, early game essential
Magnetite Dice12RNG Defense3/53/5Random damage negation, minigame reward
Shell Satchel12Capacity+5/54/5Tool pouch capacity increase, Steel Soul exclusive

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A: Shard Pendant increases Shell Shard drops from defeated enemies by approximately 20-30% (up to 40% with upgrades). It's essential for early game resource management and Red Tools refill efficiency.

A: In The Marrow, north of the bench in a hidden alcove. From the bottom bench, go right across bone platforms, then up the central shaft to the left alcove.

A: No, it only increases the drop rate and amount of Shell Shards from enemies. It does not change your maximum Shell Shard capacity.

A: Shell Shards are automatically consumed at benches to refill Red Tools. More Shell Shards means less frequent returns to benches and more efficient exploration.

A: Combine with Architect Crest for farming builds. The increased Shell Shard drops work perfectly with Red Tools that consume Shell Shards for ammunition.

A: Absolutely! In Steel Soul mode where you can't afford to die, efficient resource management is crucial. Shard Pendant helps maintain Red Tools without frequent bench returns.