Hollow Knight Silksong Alchemist’s Assistant Quest Guide

Hollow Knight Silksong Alchemist’s Assistant Quest Guide
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The Alchemist’s Assistant quest in Hollow Knight Silksong is one of the more memorable side quests in Pharloom. It begins behind a locked door in the Wormways and has you tracking down Plasmium Buds for an eccentric alchemist. This guide explains exactly how to start the quest, where to find each bud, and what reward you’ll earn for finishing it.

How to Start the Alchemist’s Assistant Quest

To unlock the quest, you need a Simple Key. The easiest one can be purchased from Pebb in Bone Bottom for 500 Rosaries. You must also have the Cling Grip ability from Shellwood, since it’s required for climbing sections inside the Wormways.

From Mosshome, head west and cross the gap with the hanging cages. Continue west until you reach a large locked door. Use the Simple Key here to open the path into the Wormways. Climb upward through the tunnels until you meet Alchemist Zylotol. He will give you the Wish and task you with collecting three Plasmium Buds.

Plasmium Bud Locations

First Plasmium Bud

First Plasmium Bud

The first bud is just below Zylotol’s chamber. Equip the red tool he provides at the nearby bench, then head down. Watch for worms bursting from the ground and slash quickly to stay safe.

Second Plasmium Bud

Second Plasmium Bud

Travel further down toward the base of the Wormways. When the area starts to turn green, you’re close. Go east into a small corridor to find the second bud. There’s also a shortcut nearby that connects back into Moss Grotto, so unlock it while you’re here.

Third Plasmium Bud

Third Plasmium Bud

The last bud is in the southwest section of the Wormways. Enter the large chamber on the left and keep moving west until you reach the final bud. Collect it, then make your way back to Zylotol.

Alchemist’s Assistant Quest Rewards

Return all three Plasmium Buds to Zylotol to complete the quest. He will reward you with the Plasmium Phial, a red tool that grants Hornet an extra temporary mask of health. The Phial has 20 total uses and can be recharged by resting at benches. When it runs out, you can pay Zylotol to refill it.

Final Blurb

The Alchemist’s Assistant quest in Hollow Knight Silksong is a great early challenge and teaches you to survive the Wormways while navigating with Cling Grip. The Plasmium Phial is a strong reward, giving you extra survivability against tougher bosses and hazards later in Pharloom.

FAQ

Where do you get the Alchemist’s Assistant quest in Silksong?

The quest begins in the Wormways, west of Mosshome, after unlocking the door with a Simple Key.

Who gives the Alchemist’s Assistant quest?

Alchemist Zylotol gives you the Wish and tasks you with finding three Plasmium Buds.

What is the reward for the Alchemist’s Assistant quest?

Completing the quest rewards you with the Plasmium Phial, a red tool that grants temporary extra health.


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