Which is the canon ending of Silksong?

All endings are considered canon, similar to the original Hollow Knight.

How do you unlock the true ending in Silksong?

The true ending requires secret conditions related to late-game quests, including surviving a Void encounter with the Shade Knight.

Hollow Knight Silksong All Endings Explained

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Hollow Knight Silksong follows in its predecessor’s footsteps by offering multiple endings, each with different conditions and story outcomes. Some are straightforward, while others require specific quests, items, or even hidden paths. If you want to see every ending in Hollow Knight Silksong, this guide explains how to unlock all known endings and what each one means for Hornet’s journey.

You can click here to see our guide on requirements to unlock each ending.

All Endings in Hollow Knight Silksong

There are five endings currently known in the game, with one of them being hidden. Each ending has unique requirements and unlocks a different cutscene.

Weaver Queen
Snared Silk
Twisted Child
Sister of the Void
Hidden Ending (unconfirmed details)

Weaver Queen Neutral/Bad Ending

To unlock this ending, defeat Grand Mother Silk, the main final boss, and choose to bind her power. This covers the kingdom in silk threads, trapping its citizens under endless layers.

Hornet is then shown at the center of this web, sprouting extra arms. This transformation implies she has taken on a spider-like form, ruling over a kingdom wrapped in silk.

Snared Silk Neutral Ending

This ending comes from the Silk and Soul Wayfarer quest, which unlocks in Act 3 after you complete all other major quests. You’ll need to collect these components:

Maiden’s Soul
Hermit’s Soul
Seeker’s Soul
Snare Setter

When facing Grand Mother Silk, use the Needolin instead of the Bind option. The Void appears, attempting to consume Silk, who then tries to drag Hornet with her. At the last moment, Lace intervenes and saves Hornet.

Note that this isn’t technically a full ending, as the game continues afterward, but it counts as an alternate outcome and grants its own achievement.

Twisted Child Bad Ending

If you are cursed by the Witch and fail to remove the curse before fighting Grand Mother Silk, you’ll see this tragic ending.

Hornet’s body collapses lifeless as dark tendrils spread outward. This is the shortest and bleakest of the endings, with little story progression beyond earning the achievement.

Sister of the Void Good/True Ending

This is considered the true ending of Hollow Knight Silksong. First, you must reach Act 3 and defeat Grand Mother Silk, just like in the Snared Silk route. After the credits, reload your save file.

Next, find the Diving Bell Key and descend into the Abyss beneath the docks. Here you’ll battle Lost Lace, the real final boss. After this fight, Hornet and Lace attempt to escape the Void but are overwhelmed.

Just as they are about to be consumed, the Knight from the first Hollow Knight appears and saves them both. This ending connects Silksong directly to Hollow Knight, cementing the sequel’s place in the story.

Statue Hidden Ending (Sacrifice)

The hidden Statue Ending is tied to late-game conditions that remain partly unclear, though players have uncovered the cutscene itself. In this outcome, Hornet sacrifices herself and becomes a statue, sealing away the threat just as the Hollow Knight did in the first game.

This ending represents a cycle of containment rather than triumph. Pharloom is protected, but Hornet loses her freedom forever. It stands apart as a tragic sacrifice ending and is one of the hardest to unlock.

Final Blurb

Hollow Knight Silksong has multiple endings that reshape Hornet’s fate depending on your choices. From binding Grand Mother Silk to uncovering the true battle with Lost Lace, each ending reveals a different outcome for Pharloom and Hornet’s journey. To fully complete Silksong, you’ll need to see them all.

FAQ

How many endings are in Hollow Knight Silksong?

There are five endings in total, with four confirmed and one hidden.

What is the true ending of Silksong?

The Sister of the Void ending is considered the true ending, as it reveals the real final boss and includes the return of the Knight from Hollow Knight.