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Weighted Belt – Hollow Knight: Silksong Tool Guide

DEFENSIVE STABILITY FOR SAFER COMBAT

A Yellow Tool that reduces recoil when striking and knockback when being struck. Purchased from Mort in Pilgrim's Rest for 160 Rosaries.

Weighted Belt tool illustration from Hollow Knight Silksong showing yellow defensive accessory for knockback reduction
ACT 1
PILGRIM'S REST (Mort)
DEFENSE
STABILITY
KNOCKBACK
1
SLOTS
160
ROSARIES

IMPACT STATS

DAMAGE
20%
SURVIVAL
80%
MOBILITY
40%
UTILITY
70%
ECONOMY
30%

ACQUISITION

Method:Purchase
Vendor:Mort (Pilgrim's Rest)
Cost:160 Rosaries
Requires:30 Rosaries entry fee

From Far Fields bellway, find the hidden door to Pilgrim's Rest (30 Rosaries entry fee), then purchase from Mort for 160 Rosaries. Act 3 fallback available if missed.

DESCRIPTION

Reduces recoil when striking and knockback when being struck by ~30% (upgradable to 50% with Tool Pouch levels). Makes you more stable during combat, especially useful for narrow platforms and boss fights.

Reduces risk of being knocked off platforms
Makes learning boss patterns much safer
Pairs well: Pin Badge and Ascendant's Grip for stability builds

MECHANICS & EFFECTS

Recoil Reduction:~30% (up to 50% upgraded)
Knockback Reduction:~30% (up to 50% upgraded)
Upgrades:Tool Pouch levels increase reduction %
Best For:Narrow platforms, boss learning

Perfect for beginners learning boss patterns and experienced players in narrow platform areas. Reduces the risk of being knocked off edges during combat.

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DEFENSIVE & STABILITY TOOLS COMPARISON

ToolSlotsActDamageUtilityEconomyNotes
Weighted Belt112/57/53/5Reduces recoil & knockback ~30%
Pin Badge114/53/54/5Faster Needle strikes, combo starter
Ascendant's Grip123/56/52/5Wall cling, platform stability

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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

A: Reduces recoil when striking and knockback when being struck by ~30% (upgradable to 50% with Tool Pouch levels). Makes you more stable during combat.

A: From Far Fields bellway, find the hidden door to Pilgrim's Rest (30 Rosaries entry fee), then purchase from Mort for 160 Rosaries.

A: If Mort disappears in Act 3, you can find Weighted Belt at a corpse platform in Far Fields bellway area—community verified fallback route.

A: Yes! It significantly reduces the risk of being knocked off platforms and makes learning boss patterns much safer, especially in narrow areas.