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Straight Pin – Hollow Knight: Silksong Tool

PRECISE THRUST FOR AGILE FOES

A slender piercing tool designed for precise strikes, often used against agile foes. Straight Pin offers reliable damage with low resource cost and high capacity.

Straight Pin tool illustration from Hollow Knight Silksong showing precise piercing needle design
ACT 1
THE MARROW
DAMAGE
PRECISION
UTILITY
1
SLOTS
120
ROSARIES

IMPACT STATS

DAMAGE
60%
SURVIVAL
20%
MOBILITY
20%
UTILITY
40%
ECONOMY
0%

ACQUISITION

Method:Vendor
Vendor:Forge Daughter
Cost:120 Rosaries
Requires:Act 1 Access

Available early in The Marrow after defeating Bell Beast and releasing Grindle from the upper cell.

DESCRIPTION

A slender piercing tool designed for precise strikes, often used against agile foes. Straight Pin offers reliable damage with low resource cost and high capacity, making it perfect for early game ranged combat.

Early game: accessible in Act I after Bell Beast
High capacity: 10+ shots, regenerates at bench
Low cost: 1 Shell Shard per shot, efficient resource management
Upgradeable: increases damage and capacity through Tool Pouch and Crafting Kits

RECOMMENDED BOSSES

Bell Beast

Precise strikes work well against its predictable patterns

Moss Mother

Ranged option for safe damage during her elevated phases

Agile Enemies

Perfect for hitting fast-moving targets with precise timing

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PIERCING TOOLS COMPARISON

ToolSlotsActDamageUtilityEconomyNotes
Straight Pin113/52/50/5Direct thrust, easy to use
Curveclaw123/52/51/5Arcing reach, forgiving angles
Threefold Pin224/52/51/5Triple strike, higher cost

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A: Straight Pin takes 1 slot, making it easy to fit in early pouches alongside other essential tools.

A: Straight Pin offers a direct trajectory with precise targeting, making it ideal for hitting agile enemies and fast-moving targets with reliable damage.

A: Other precision tools and direct attack weapons work well together. These tools complement Straight Pin's straightforward approach to combat.

A: Available early in The Marrow after defeating Bell Beast and releasing Grindle from the upper cell. Forge Daughter will sell it for 120 Rosaries.

A: Its direct trajectory and precise timing make it perfect for hitting fast-moving targets, especially when you need to predict enemy movement patterns.