Hollow Knight Silksong Beast Shard Guide & Locations
The Beast Shard is a rare consumable in Hollow Knight Silksong, tied to some of Pharloom’s toughest encounters. It’s a hardened fragment pulled from the shells of great beasts and can be broken down into 140 Shell Shards, making it one of the most efficient crafting resources in the game. Beyond its value in upgrades, the Beast Shard also has strong lore weight as a trace of Pharloom’s monstrous titans.
How to Get Beast Shards
Beast Shards are tied to both boss fights and specific challenges across Pharloom. Here are all known locations:
Moss Grotto
Found by entering a secret room to the right of the Shard statue.
Jump toward the upper right to uncover the hidden area.
Defeat the Marrowmaw inside to receive the Beast Shard.
Wormways
Dropped after defeating the mini-boss Craggler.
This is a guaranteed drop linked to the fight.
Deep Docks
Located at the bottom-right corner of the pit just before the Diving Bell.
Can be looted directly off the ground.
Far Fields
Earned by winning the second race against Swift, part of the racing side activity.
A second Beast Shard drops from the Rhinogrund mini-boss in this region.
Memorium
Dropped by the Rhinogrund boss fight located here.
Greymoor
Has a chance to drop from the Moorwing boss encounter.
Where to Use Beast Shards
Breaks down into 140 Shell Shards.
Used for crafting upgrades and restoring Hornet’s Tools to their best condition.
Serves as a mid-game resource bridge, since its shard yield is far higher than standard materials.
Notes and Tips
The Beast Shard is heavily linked to boss progression — four total come from bosses alone.
One is tied to a side quest challenge (Swift’s second race in Far Fields).
One is a rare direct pickup (Deep Docks pit).
Farming opportunities are limited since most drops are one-time rewards.
Final Blurb
The Beast Shard is one of the most important consumables in Hollow Knight Silksong. With six obtainable across Pharloom, most tied to bosses like Marrowmaw, Craggler, Rhinogrund, and Moorwing, each shard delivers a hefty 140 Shell Shards when broken down. Track them carefully, complete Swift’s race in Far Fields, and explore every hidden chamber to collect them all.
FAQ
How many Beast Shards are there in Silksong?
There are six confirmed Beast Shards found across Pharloom.
Which boss drops the most Beast Shards?
The Rhinogrund provides two — one in Far Fields and one in Memorium.
Should you break down Beast Shards immediately?
Not always. Since they’re limited, some players hold them for late-game crafting when Shell Shards become harder to stockpile.
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