Hollow Knight Silksong Tool Pouch Guide
The Tool Pouch in Hollow Knight: Silksong is one of Hornet’s most important items. It controls how many Shell Shards you can carry and how much ammo your tools can hold. While Hornet begins the game with a basic pouch, you can find upgrades across Pharloom to expand its capacity.
What the Tool Pouch Does
The Tool Pouch increases two things at once:
Tool ammo capacity – lets Hornet use red tools like Straight Pin or Longpin more times before running out.
Shell Shard capacity – raises the maximum number of shards you can carry for repairing tools at benches.
It does not give extra slots for equipping tools. For that, you need Memory Lockets.
Starting Tool Pouch
Hornet begins the game with a basic Tool Pouch in her inventory. This comes alongside the Needle and Hunter’s Garb. The starter pouch allows for a small shard limit and only a few uses of each red tool.
Tool Pouch Upgrade Locations
Mort’s Shop – Pilgrim’s Rest, Far Fields
Mort sells a Tool Pouch Upgrade for 220 Rosaries. You can find him in Pilgrim’s Rest, but you’ll need the Drifter’s Cloak ability to ride the wind currents and reach Far Fields.
Loddie’s Challenge – The Marrow
Loddie rewards another Tool Pouch Upgrade if you complete his throwing challenge. You must hit the target with 15 pins. Succeed, and he gives you the upgrade on the spot.
Tool Pouch Upgrade Perks
With each upgrade, Hornet can hold more Shell Shards and load more ammo into her red tools. This makes long treks between benches safer and keeps your combat tools ready for boss fights or swarms of enemies.
Players who rely on tools for extra damage or ranged attacks will find these upgrades essential. They reduce downtime and cut down on wasted shard farming.
Final Blurb
The Tool Pouch in Hollow Knight: Silksong is vital for keeping Hornet’s arsenal ready. Starting with a small pouch, you can expand capacity by buying upgrades from Mort or completing challenges like Loddie’s. Together, these upgrades give you more shards, more tool ammo, and more breathing room in Pharloom’s toughest areas.
FAQ
Do you start with a Tool Pouch?
Yes. Hornet begins the game with a basic pouch, the Needle, and Hunter’s Garb.
Does the Tool Pouch add new tool slots?
No. It only increases tool ammo and Shell Shard capacity. Memory Lockets are needed for new slots.
Where can you buy a Tool Pouch Upgrade?
Mort sells one in Pilgrim’s Rest for 220 Rosaries.
Is there a free Tool Pouch Upgrade?
Yes. Loddie in The Marrow gives you one for completing his pin-throwing challenge.
Why are Tool Pouches important?
They keep your red tools stocked with ammo and increase Shell Shard limits, making exploration and combat much easier.
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