Sting Shard – Hollow Knight: Silksong Tool
BLADE TRAP THAT CONTROLS FLYING ENEMIES
A trap-style tool that spawns a lethal blade web on trigger, piercing enemies in all directions. Ideal for AOE control and flying mobs.

ACT 1–2
DEEP DOCKS / GREYMOOR
DAMAGE
ON-HIT
BURST
1
SLOTS
120
ROSARIES
IMPACT STATS
DAMAGE
60%
SURVIVAL
20%
MOBILITY
20%
UTILITY
40%
ECONOMY
20%
ACQUISITION
Method:Craft / Pickup
Vendor:Forge Daughter
Cost:120 Rosaries
Requires:Act 1–2 Access
Craft at Deep Docks (Forge Daughter), or pickup in Greymoor (right-wall bench alcove).
DESCRIPTION
A trap that forms a blade web and pierces enemies on trigger. Base damage ~25–35 per activation; consumes 1 Shard per placement; default capacity 10. Upgrades via Tool Pouch (capacity) and Crafting Kits (damage).
AOE control: excellent versus clustered or flying enemies
Early access: appears around Act I–II progression
Pairs well: Quick Sling / Curveclaw
RECOMMENDED BOSSES
Great Conchflies
Perfect for catching their aerial swoops and jump patterns
Pinstress
Trap setups create safe punish zones in precision fights
Moorwing
Great for flying enemies; set traps along common routes
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TOOLS & SHARDS COMPARISON
Item | Type | Slots | Act | Damage | Utility | Economy | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sting Shard | Shard | 1 | 2 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 1/5 | Blade trap AOE; excels vs flying mobs |
Straight Pin | Tool | 1 | 1 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 0/5 | Direct thrust, easy to use |
Threefold Pin | 2 | 2 | 4/5 | 2/5 | 1/5 | Triple strike, higher cost |