Hollow Knight Silksong Ancestral Arts Guide & List
Ancestral Arts in Hollow Knight Silksong are powerful abilities that reshape the way Hornet moves and fights. Many players wonder where to find these upgrades since they unlock essential movement like wall climbing, gliding, and double jumps. To help you complete your build and reach every hidden corner of Pharloom, this guide lists all Ancestral Arts in alphabetical order with how to get each one.
All Ancestral Arts in Hollow Knight Silksong
Clawline
Lets Hornet fling her needle like a grappling hook and launch toward it. Silk is spent on use, and hitting enemies restores it.
Location: Underworks, through the Ventrica.
Path: Cross the bridge, glide under with Drifter’s Cloak, drop down to the right platforms, wall-jump through a shaft, hit the switch, then glide over lava to reach the idol.
Cling Grip
Gives Hornet the ability to cling to walls and leap off them to climb high areas.
Location: Shellwood, west lower section.
Path: Move east past the bell sign, climb chained platforms, skip the elevator by going right, then face Sister Splinter. Defeat her and continue forward to find the idol.
Drifter’s Cloak (Glide)
Allows Hornet to glide on winds, extending jumps and floating across long gaps.
Location: Far Fields.
Path: Complete the Seamstress’ Flexile Spines wish to unlock the cloak.
Faydown Cloak
Grants Hornet a double jump, letting her leap again while airborne.
Location: Mount Fay, west of Bellway in The Slab.
Path: Past the bench, climb vertical shafts using Cling Grip, Swift Step, and Clawline. At the top, interact with the glowing idol to gain the cloak.
Needolin
Hornet strings silk along her needle to trap enemies in place. Silk is consumed but can be regained by striking foes.
Location: Bellhart.
Path: Use Cling Grip to reach Widow’s lair. Defeat Widow to claim the Needolin.
Needle Strike
Charges the needle with power for a stronger release attack.
Location: Blasted Steps.
Path: Found at an idol in the region. Unlock details are still in progress.
Silk Soar (High Jump)
Allows Hornet to hurl her needle upward and pull herself to new heights.
Location: Abyss, far-right edge.
Path: Descend into the pit at the edge and interact with the idol to gain the skill.
Swift Step
Unlocks sprinting speed, longer jumps, and the ability to dash in midair.
Location: Deep Docks.
Path: Move past the map merchant, climb to the highest platforms, cross the lava section, strike an explosive orb to reveal a hidden path, then collect the idol inside.
Final Blurb
Ancestral Arts in Hollow Knight Silksong are some of the most rewarding upgrades in the game. Each one adds new ways to explore Pharloom while giving Hornet powerful tools in combat. By collecting all of them, you can experience the full depth of movement and open every secret path the game has to offer.
FAQ
How many Ancestral Arts are there in Hollow Knight Silksong
There are eight confirmed Ancestral Arts, each tied to idols or bosses in different regions.
Do Ancestral Arts use silk
Some like Clawline and Silk Soar consume silk, while others such as Faydown Cloak and Cling Grip do not.
Can you miss Ancestral Arts while playing
Most are tied to main exploration routes or bosses, so they cannot be permanently missed, though some require extra effort to reach.
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