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Throwing Ring – Hollow Knight: Silksong Tool

RICHOCHETING RING FOR AOE CONTROL

A spinning ring that ricochets between enemies and walls. Earned via the Trail's End quest, it excels in small rooms and clustered fights.

Throwing Ring tool illustration from Hollow Knight Silksong showing rotating ring projectile design
ACT 2
BILEWATER (Trail's End)
DAMAGE
RICHOCHET
AOE
1
SLOTS
8–10
USES

IMPACT STATS

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

ACQUISITION

Method:Quest Reward
Vendor:Shakra (Trail's End)
Cost:Quest completion
Requires:Trail's End Wish from Bellhart's Wishboard

Start at Bellhart Wishboard, follow golden rings to Shakra, end in Bilewater. Capacity commonly cited as 10 uses.

DESCRIPTION

Blue Tool that throws a spinning ring. Deals moderate damage (≈20–30 base, higher with upgrades), consumes Shell Shards per use, and ricochets between targets and surfaces. Dominates in tight rooms and lane control.

Ricochet chains in small rooms create efficient crowd clear
Quest route: Trail's End through Bellhart → Bilewater
Pairs well: Shaman Crest / Volt Filament / Tool Pouch

RECOMMENDED BOSSES

Bilehaven Guards

Walls and corners amplify ricochet damage in tight lanes

Shakra Trial

Control adds during phases; ring lingers for chip

Moorwing

Arcing strikes work well against flying enemies

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RICOCHET & AREA-CONTROL TOOLS

ToolSlotsActDamageUtilityEconomyNotes
Throwing Ring123/54/52/5Quest reward; excels in tight rooms with walls
Straight Pin113/52/50/5Direct thrust, easy to use
Threefold Pin224/52/51/5Triple strike, higher cost

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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

A: Throwing Ring spins and ricochets between enemies and walls, dealing moderate damage with each bounce. Perfect for tight rooms and clustered fights where walls amplify damage.

A: Other area control tools and ricochet-based weapons work well together. These tools complement Throwing Ring's bouncing approach to crowd control.

A: Complete the Trail's End quest starting at Bellhart's Wishboard, follow golden rings to meet Shakra, and finish in Bilewater to receive Throwing Ring as a quest reward.

A: Its ricochet mechanics excel in tight boss arenas with walls and corners, creating efficient crowd clear and area control during multi-phase encounters.