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Shell Satchel – Hollow Knight: Silksong Yellow Tool

TOOL POUCH CAPACITY EXPANSION (STEEL SOUL ONLY)

A Yellow Tool that increases Tool Pouch capacity, allowing you to carry more crafted tools. Essential for Steel Soul mode and tool-intensive builds. Found in Wormways next to a corpse.

Shell Satchel yellow tool icon from Hollow Knight Silksong showing capacity expansion design
ACT 1
WORMWAYS (Steel Soul Only)
CAPACITY
STEEL SOUL
SUPPORT
1
SLOTS
+1
POUCH SLOT

IMPACT STATS

DAMAGE
0%
SURVIVAL
30%
MOBILITY
10%
UTILITY
100%
ECONOMY
90%

ACQUISITION (STEEL SOUL ONLY)

Method:Corpse pickup
Location:Wormways (topmost area)
Mode:Steel Soul Only
Requires:Defeat 2 Gromlings

In Wormways, find the topmost area connecting to Moss Grotto. Defeat 2 Gromlings and collect Shell Satchel from the corpse. Only appears in Steel Soul mode.

DESCRIPTION

A Yellow Tool that increases Tool Pouch capacity, equivalent to an additional slot for carrying more crafted tools. Essential for Steel Soul mode where you can't afford to die and lose progress. Replaces Dead Bug's Purse in Steel Soul mode.

Increases Tool Pouch capacity for extended exploration
Steel Soul exclusive: replaces Dead Bug's Purse
Perfect for tool-intensive builds and 100% completion runs

STEEL SOUL MODE DIFFERENCES

Shell Satchel (Steel Soul)

Increases Tool Pouch capacity for extended exploration without death penalty

Dead Bug's Purse (Normal)

Retains Rosaries on death; same location in normal mode

Mode Unlock

Complete one playthrough to unlock Steel Soul mode

BEST BUILDS

Vesticrest + Shell Satchel

Perfect for 100% completion runs with maximum tool capacity

Tool-Intensive Builds

Combine with multiple Red/Blue tools for extended exploration

Steel Soul Survival

Essential for Steel Soul where death means losing everything

SHELL SATCHEL VS DEAD BUG'S PURSE COMPARISON

ToolModeFunctionUtilityEconomyBest For
Shell SatchelSteel SoulTool Capacity5/54/5Extended exploration, tool-intensive builds
Dead Bug's PurseNormalCurrency Retention2/55/5Currency farming, death recovery

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A: Shell Satchel is a Yellow Tool that increases Tool Pouch capacity, allowing you to carry more crafted tools. It's essential for Steel Soul mode and tool-intensive builds.

A: Find it in Wormways next to a corpse in the topmost area connecting Wormways and Moss Grotto. You need to defeat 2 Gromlings to access it.

A: Yes, Shell Satchel only appears in Steel Soul mode. In normal mode, the same location contains Dead Bug's Purse instead.

A: Shell Satchel increases tool capacity (Steel Soul), while Dead Bug's Purse retains Rosaries on death (normal mode). They're mutually exclusive based on game mode.

A: Pair with Vesticrest for 100% completion runs. The extra tool capacity is especially valuable in Steel Soul where you can't afford to die and lose progress.

A: Shell Satchel provides the equivalent of an additional Tool Pouch slot, significantly increasing your crafted tool carrying capacity for extended exploration.