Hollow Knight Silksong Old Hearts Guide & Locations
Finding Old Hearts in Hollow Knight Silksong is one of the late-game challenges that ties into Act 3 progression. These strange relics are hidden across Pharloom and often require rare abilities, tools, or story quests to reach. Collecting Old Hearts is part of the “Old Hearts” questline, which includes Craw summons battles and hidden encounters scattered across the map.
All Old Hearts Locations
Craw Summons (Bellhart, Act 3)
Two Old Hearts are linked to Craw summons events in Act 3. After progressing the story, a pin will strike into a bench in Bellhart. Interacting with it spawns a Craw summons fight inside the Crawhouse. Completing these encounters rewards Hornet with Old Hearts. Both summons are required for the quest.
Heart above the Muckmaggots
In the swampy region with Muckmaggots, you can earn another Old Heart by striking the water with an electrically charged silk attack. This requires the Volt Filament tool, which powers up Hornet’s silk skills. Using the ability correctly triggers the hidden heart to appear.
Heart near the Judge and Sandcarvers
Another Old Heart is hidden in the Blasted Steps. From the Bellway, head left, climb upward, then move right. Enter the chamber with a lore tablet, and drop below it into a hidden room. Here you’ll find a group of baby Judge grubs. Use the Needolin tool to lure them out and defeat them, which will reward you with another Old Heart.
Citadel Gates Super Jump
One Old Heart can be reached by returning to the collapsed elevator shaft in the Citadel. Use the Silk Soar super jump ability to launch above the blocked passage. At the top, the Old Heart can be claimed.
Hunter’s Path Statue Super Jump
Another Old Heart is found by the large statue along Hunter’s Path. Again, you’ll need the Silk Soar ability to super jump past the statue and reach the hidden chamber containing the heart.
Coral Tower
The final known Old Heart lies in the Coral Tower. From the Steps region, move upward through the tower until you reach the tent where Hornet learns heavy attacks. Climb further above this tent to discover the Old Heart.
Rewards for Old Hearts
Collecting Old Hearts is linked directly to the “Old Hearts” questline. Turning them in progresses Act 3 story content and unlocks special lore events. Some players report also receiving trinkets, like the Conjoined Heart, which can be placed in Hornet’s house.
Final Blurb
The Old Hearts in Hollow Knight Silksong are some of the hardest secrets to track down, requiring both Act 3 progression and specific tools like Volt Filament, Needolin, and Silk Soar. Two come from Craw summons fights, while others are linked to hidden mechanics and tough platforming challenges.
Make sure you explore thoroughly and revisit earlier regions once you’ve unlocked new abilities.
FAQ
How many Old Hearts are there in Hollow Knight Silksong?
There are at least six confirmed Old Hearts spread across Act 3, including two from Craw summons.
Do Old Hearts affect the ending?
The Old Hearts quest is linked to late-game content, but collecting them does not block you from other endings. They mainly unlock additional lore and Act 3 progression.
Do Craw Summons always appear?
Yes, but only after progressing Act 3. You’ll know it’s active when a pin strikes into a bench in Bellhart, which starts the Craw summons fight chain.
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