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Warding Bell – Hollow Knight: Silksong Blue Tool Guide

BIND SHIELD FOR SAFE HEALING

A Blue Tool that provides a one-hit shield during Bind healing animation. Found in Far Fields' hidden room, it prevents damage and knocks back enemies while healing, though the bind is still interrupted and silk is consumed.

Warding Bell blue tool from Hollow Knight Silksong showing protective bell design for safe healing
ACT 1
FAR FIELDS (Hidden Room)
DEFENSE
HEAL
SHIELD
1
SLOTS
∞
USES

IMPACT STATS

DAMAGE
0%
SURVIVAL
80%
MOBILITY
20%
UTILITY
60%
ECONOMY
40%

ACQUISITION

Method:Hidden Pickup
Location:Far Fields Bottom Hidden Room
Cost:Free (Hidden)
Requires:Defeat Lace (Deep Docks) + Clawline

From Far Fields main vertical shaft bottom, find the left hidden corridor. In the dark hallway, climb through the lighted ceiling corner to reach the platform where Warding Bell awaits.

DESCRIPTION

Warding Bell provides a one-hit shield during the Bind healing animation. It prevents damage and knocks back enemies in the wild (but not bosses), though the heal is still interrupted and silk is consumed. Essential for safe healing in dangerous areas.

One-hit shield during Bind healing animation
Knocks back enemies in wild areas (not bosses)
Essential for safe healing in dangerous areas like Far Fields

BEST USES

Gauntlet Runs

Perfect for wave-based challenges and enemy-dense areas where healing is risky

Boss Openers

Use during boss fight openings and attack wind-ups for safe healing windows

Platforming Sections

Provides safety net during difficult platforming where healing is needed

ADD TO BUILD PLANNER

Add Warding Bell to Build

Plan your perfect defensive build with Warding Bell and other tools

DEFENSIVE TOOLS COMPARISON

ToolTypeCore EffectBest ForLimitations
Warding BellBlueBind-only shieldGauntlets, boss openersNot permanent; bosses don't get knocked back
Fractured MaskBlueOne fatal hit protectionBlind runs, trap areasBreaks on use, needs bench repair
Chitin WallBlueFrontal blockingLearning patterns, narrow corridorsDirectional limitation
Druid's EyeBlueSilk return on damageLong explorationDoesn't protect during Bind

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A: Warding Bell takes 1 Blue slot, making it easy to fit in early pouches alongside other essential defensive tools.

A: Warding Bell provides a one-hit shield during the Bind healing animation. It prevents damage and knocks back enemies in the wild, but bosses won't be knocked back. The heal is still interrupted and silk is consumed.

A: From the main vertical shaft at the bottom of Far Fields, look for a hidden corridor on the left. Climb through the lighted ceiling corner in the dark hallway to reach the platform where Warding Bell is located.

A: Most routes allow access after defeating Lace in Deep Docks. You'll need basic progression like Clawline to reach the Far Fields bottom area.

A: Yes, but with limitations. It prevents damage during Bind but won't knock back bosses like it does with regular enemies. The heal is still interrupted and silk is consumed.

A: Similar concept but different execution. Warding Bell only works during Bind healing, while Baldur Shell provided constant protection. Warding Bell is more situational but crucial for safe healing in dangerous areas.