How to get Silkspear skill in Hollow Knight Silksong

The Silkspear skill is one of the most essential abilities to learn in Hollow Knight Silksong if you want to proceed along the story, as it will help you clear those pesky cobwebs.

Based on how you proceed, this should be the first skill that you can unlock. It’s relatively easy, but when you’re starting, everything seems pretty complicated. If you’re yet to find this unique ability, this guide will be your best friend by laying out all the steps.

Hollow Knight Silkspear skill location

You likely have already reached Bone Bottom after clearing out the first area and introducing yourself to the NPCs. Your next task will be to clear The Marrow and head towards Mosshome. On your way, you’ll meet Shakra, who will be your first map merchant. Buy as many maps and a compass as are available with your Rosaries. If you’re short, there’s a cool farming guide we have.

• Go past Shakra and move up. You’ll enter an opening.
• If you go right, you’ll encounter the Bell Beast, who is locked behind the cobwebs.
• Come back, and take the path to the left.
• You’ll come across certain humanoids. Avoid as many as you can, jump up on the steps, and dispatch one that stays high and spits acid.
• Once cleared, you’ll find a lever. Hit the lever to activate and then traverse upwards.
• Keep going right, clear a few enemies, and pit traps that are pressure sensitive to your movements.
• Jump up and go left to find an idol with which you can interact. This will unlock the Silkspear skill and activate it immediately. You’ll also heal completely at this stage.

To make matters easier, reach the location where I am present in the screenshot. It’s the same reason why purchasing the Mosshome map is crucial for you.

How to use the Silkspear skill in Hollow Knight?

The Silkspear skill is activated by pressing your RB/R1 button, and it throws your spear with force. Doing so towards the cobwebs will clear them. However, you can also use it to impale enemies from a distance, like those that fly and change distance quickly.

Of course, The Silkspear isn’t the only valuable skill, as having the power to Dash is vital for your in-game progression.

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