Hollow Knight: Silksong Guide – All 20 Mask Shard Locations

Enhancing the health of Hornet significantly will be beneficial when facing the diverse bosses in Hollow Knight: Silksong. Boosting its health involves collecting 4 Mask Shards to add one point of health each, and there are twenty of these Shards to discover for a total increase of 5 additional health points.

In this comprehensive walkthrough for “Hollow Knight: Silksong”, you’ll discover the whereabouts of all 20 Mask Shards. Some locations may offer alternative routes, and it’s recommended to have certain Ancestral Arts mastered prior (these essential skills are highlighted).

Grotto

Buy for 300 Rosaries from Pebb at Bone Bottom.

Wormways

Pre-requisite: Swift Step

Enter via Grotto, and slip into the water. Obliterate the wall to the right.

Far Fields

Pre-requisite: Drifter’s Cloak

Ride the updraft to the right of the Seamstress, blasting your way through the rocks to the top.

Pre-requisite: Clawline, Drifter’s Cloak, Faydown Cloak

In the lower right section of the depths within the Skull Cavern, you’ll find a location that sets off a series of battles against foes, interspersed with challenging jumps and navigational maneuvers.

Pre-requisite: Clawline, Faydown Cloak, Silkspeed Anklets

Awarded from the third race versus Sprintmaster Swift.

Deep Docks

Pre-requisite: Cling Grip, Swift Step

Venture from The Marrow into the Deep Docks and defeat an enemy gauntlet at the start.

Bellhart

Defeat the Savage Beastfly in Far Fields, then return to the wish bulletin board.

First, vanquish Gurr the Rebel hidden within the concealed location beneath Far Fields. Next, make your way back to the wish noticeboard.

Eliminate 12 Void Masses across Pharloom, then return to the wish bulletin board.

Shellwood

Pre-requisite: Cling Grip, Drifter’s Cloak, Swift Step

Moving toward the extreme right in this location, you’ll need to leap from platform to platform among the blossoms and cut through some hanging vines.

Or simply: You’ll find yourself jumping over flowers and cutting vines as you advance to the far-right corner of this area.

Weavenest Atla

Pre-requisite: Cling Grip, Drifter’s Cloak, Swift Step

Venture into the grotto and find yourself facing the Widow. Walk through the entrance to locate the teleporter. Retrace your steps by moving upward first, then turning right. Traverse the platforms to avoid dangers and ascend to the top-left region.

Choral Chambers

Pre-requisite: The Wandering Merchant completion

Buy for 750 Rosaries from Jubilana at Songclave.

In the heart of Cogwork Core, I’d guide you downward, then veer sharply to the left, right into the thick of things. Once these foes are vanquished, I’d suggest you locate the door nestled to the far left and give it a good ol’ open!

Blasted Steps

Pre-requisite: Clawline, Faydown Cloak, Swift Step

Starting from the intersection of Bone Bottom and Shellwood, veer left, and ascend onto the platforms. As you progress, navigate past any adversaries while keeping on the platforms.

The Slab Mask

Pre-requisite: Key of Apostate, Clawline, Cling Grip, Drifter’s Cloak, Faydown Cloak

As a fan positioned on the very first bench at The Slab, I navigate my way skyward by busting through the fragile roof above. With the key I’ve already collected in hand, I unlock the door, harnessing my unique skills to conquer the space that lies ahead.

Mount Fay

Pre-requisite: Faydown Cloak, Cling Grip

Walk to the farthest bench on your left, then break through the removable wall. Proceed along that path, climb up until you reach the top of the cavelike column ahead.

Pre-requisite: Faydown Cloak, Clawline, Cling Grip, Silk Soar

Starting from the center, make your way upward towards the highest point of the designated area, which leads to a concealed room. Turn right upon reaching it. Break through the barrier that you encounter, and then search for an opening in the ceiling. As you proceed further right, the enemies will act as stepping stones; utilize your diverse Ancestral Arts throughout this process.

Whispering Vaults

Pre-requisite: Cling Grip, Drifter’s Cloak

Start with the taller part of the structure, bypass the lower path on the right, and instead, target the upper shaft next to it. Move towards the spacious room to your right, then go upward until you reach the left exit tunnel. Inside this smaller area, there’s a hidden entrance in the ceiling that leads to the Mask Shard.

Bilewater

Pre-requisite: Clawline, Cling Grip, Drifter’s Cloak, Faydown Cloak

Starting from the base of the largest shaft in Bilewater, move upward and enter the tunnel that veers to the right at the top. Keep going to the right, passing through a smaller shaft, and then entering another one. About halfway up, you’ll find an exit that continues further to the right. Follow this passage all the way to its end, then head up and turn right again.

Wisp Thicket