By David Smith In “Hollow Knight: Silksong,” players can discover various crest locations that enhance gameplay and lore. The best crest, known for its remarkable benefits, is often considered the “Crest of the Forgotten,” providing unique advantages that elevate the player’s experience.
Crest Locations and Best Crests in Silksong
Grabbing every crest location in Hollow Knight: Silksong is a bit of a quest in itself, but you’ll want to rack them up ASAP to say goodbye to that frustrating diagonal downward attack. The first crest, Wanderer, actually gives you the classic moveset from the original Hollow Knight game—super useful if you’re not feeling the Hornet’s Hunter crest!
As you make your way through the game, you’ll discover all sorts of crests that not only change how you move but also give you special abilities when you use them. For example, the Reaper crest generates extra silk when you attack enemies after binding it, while crests like the Beast or Witch let you lifesteal from foes—pretty sweet, right?
What’s the Best Crest in Silksong?
Your top picks for the best crest are either the Wanderer crest or the Reaper crest. The Wanderer crest is accessible right from the start (once you snag a Simple Key) and gives you those classic moves from Hollow Knight, making it a must-have if you’re familiar with the original. Its speed is killer for dealing damage quickly, which is also great for gathering silk.
The Reaper crest is another powerhouse—when you bind it, you can collect bonus silk from attacking enemies, plus it has an epic pogo attack that really gets you airborne. While it might be a bit slower than the Wanderer crest, its reliability is worth it, especially early in the game.
Crest of the Wanderer Location
“Cut swiftly and nimbly with short, precise strikes.”
- Location: Bonegrave, Bone Bottom
To snag the Crest of the Wanderer, buy the Simple Key from Pebb in Bone Bottom. Use the Swift Step upgrade from Deep Docks to leap across the gap above Bone Bottom, then hit that locked door leading to the Wormways. Descend through them until you reach Bonegrave, just to the left of the blocked door behind the chapel.
Inside the Chapel of the Wanderer, finish it up to earn the Crest. This crest can unleash rapid hits, perfect for aggressive play styles where you want to deal damage fast and gather silk. Keep in mind, this crest doesn’t have a bind effect, but it sets you up high on the damage scale!
Crest of the Reaper Location
“Attack with heavy, arcing slashes and reap additional silk from enemies.”
- Location: Chapel of the Reaper, Greymoor
Grab the Reaper crest after you hit Greymoor, coming in either via the Far Fields or completing The Lost Fleas quest. The chapel is on a tower’s left side filled with bugs and massive scissors. Make sure to be prepped for some platforming and an arena battle against scissor enemies inside—this is where some strategic tools come in handy! Try using the Sting Shards from Forge Daughter—they’re perfect for clearing waves.
How to Upgrade Crests in Silksong
You can upgrade crests using Memory Lockets, which you’ll find throughout Pharloom. These unlock extra tool slots in each crest. Here’s how to do it:
- 1st Vesticrest slot: Unlock 12 tool slots across your crests.
- 2nd Vesticrest slot: Unlock 20 slots total.
- 2nd Hunter crest upgrade: Unlock 27 slots.
- Sylphsong: Unlock 32 slots and gain silk regeneration at benches.
With these tips and tricks, you’ll be more than ready to dominate in Hollow Knight: Silksong. So get out there, gather those crests, and unleash your full potential!
Game Information Box
Game Title: Hollow Knight: Silksong
Developer: Team Cherry
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4
Retail Price: Estimated at $29.99
Release Date: Expected in 2024
Purchase Locations: Available for pre-order on Steam and the Nintendo eShop
Finding every crest location in Hollow Knight: Silksong is a fairly elaborate task, but you’ll definitely want to grab a new one as soon as possible so you can get rid of that annoying diagonal downwards attack. In fact, one of the first crests you can grab, Wanderer, actually gives you the original Hollow Knight moveset, which is definitely intentional for those who aren’t getting on with the Hornet’s Hunter crest.
As you progress through the game, you’ll find all sorts of crests which change your moveset, but also grant you a special ability when you bind. Some, like the Reaper crest, will create extra silk when you attack enemies post-binding, while other crests like the Beast or Witch, will let you lifesteal from whoever you’re fighting.
These crests even change skills you acquire later, such as the Needle Strike charged attack you get from the Pinstress in the Blasted Steps. Each also has a certain number of tool slots, so whichever one you choose, it’s going to make a big difference to your overall playstyle.
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