The only thing that compares to the thrill of every second spent in Hollow Knight: Silksong is the level of difficulty that Hornet's adventure has. If you thought Hollow Knight was difficult, Team Cherry outdid themselves by providing us with a challenge that we felt even in the game's early hours, as they did not hold back at all. Not only did they make everything move more complexly and deal more damage, but they also introduced a plethora of profoundly detailed mechanisms that can be intimidating at first. However, among these new gameplay options, one in particular will make the beginner's trip easier, which is why you should read this list of the five finest early-game tools to give you an edge.

Plasmium Phial

Effect: Gain one (1) blue mask

How To Attain: Completing the “Alchemist’s Assistant” quest in Wormways One of the first things you'll notice about Pharloom is that even the most innocent enemy can inflict you two masks of damage, which is really problematic. Assuming you are hit twice and heal once, you have four hits to endure against the most powerful adversaries; therefore, the blue mask offered by Plasmium Phial can mean the difference between success and defeat. With the increased health, you can take one more hit in many situations, giving you the time you need to kill that boss impeding your progress or overcome the ambush preventing you from sitting on that coveted bench. Given the small amounts of mask fragments in the game's early stages, Plasmium Phial can be extremely useful, and obtaining it after finishing the task from the NPC at the top of Wormways is very simple.

Flea Brew

Effect: Temporarily increases the speed of movement and attacks How to Attain: Completing "The Lost Fleas" quest in The Marrow Quick Slash is by far one of the best talismans available in Hollow Knight, while Flea Brew is a temporary replacement in Silksong. When consumed, you run and attack faster, making the gameplay more dynamic and allowing you to do significant damage to slow adversaries or stunned monsters. Although the effect lasts only a short time and requires Rosaries to recharge, it's a very useful tool for people who are familiar with the game and don't mind spending money, since it allows them to maximize its harm. Increased speed has proven to be an immensely powerful skill in Hallownest, and it is no exception in this new world.

Curveclaw

Effect: Throws an arched sharpbone to hunt flying enemies How To Attain: Sold by the Mottled Skarr in Hunter's March for 140 Rosaries Team Cherry went too far by introducing dozens of varieties of flying adversaries who shoot projectiles in all directions and are practically untargetable, but that's why the Curveclaw exists. It's the most difficult item to perfect because of the trajectory this bone takes when thrown, but it'll become the most effective technique to eliminate flying adversaries when they're troubling you too much. Because each area has its own set of winged enemies who are more of a nuisance than entire bosses in Hollow Knight, the Curveclaw became far more relevant and useful than anticipated. If you find it difficult to use, it is recommended that you practice in a somewhat safe location until you get the hang of it, as the threat reduction is well worth the Rosaries you must spend with the Mottled Skarr merchant.

Flintslate

Effect: Temporarily imbues each slash with flame

How To Attain: On a table in the east part of the Forge Daughter's passage on Deep Docks Most players spent more than ten hours waiting for their initial needle improvement, believing it did little damage until they received the Flintslate. Surprisingly, it is identical to Charcoal Pine Resin from Dark Souls in that it temporarily imbues your weapon with fire damage, making a significant difference in damage output. While it is ridiculous to expect to defeat multiple bosses with the Flintslate, it will undoubtedly make your life much easier when facing those who have been tearing you apart. Given that the amount of uses each recharge allows you to extend its duration during an average boss fight, you can effectively ensure that your needle is always on fire for extra damage with no effort.

Threefold Pin

Effect: Throws three pins in a set How To Attain: Through a breakable wall leading to a secret room, located just within the Craw Lake location in Greymoor If you're struggling to deal enough damage to keep the current boss from forcing you to make dozens of attempts, the Threefold Pin will be your saving grace. While learning the button combinations required to use the tools may be tough and unintuitive at first, after you've mastered them, these small daggers will become game changers. Using them between each needle slash will allow you to fly through every level, whether you’re fighting bosses or regular enemies, because the damage they deal when combined is simply incredible. If you can get acclimated to the controls and consider yourself experienced enough, it is strongly recommended to use the Threefold Pin, as it has become the most enjoyable yet powerful way to play Hollow Knight: Silksong. With this tool, you’ve given Hornet a significant boost, especially since the tool is simple to aim and helpful both from a distance and up close, making it incredibly versatile for a variety of circumstances.

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Conclusion

Every step you take through Pharloom feels like a test of patience as much as skill. There is no mercy in the Hollow Knight: Silksong universe. It encourages those who grow from every setback and penalizes indecision. The proper tools are not only useful but necessary in an environment where even the tiniest creature has the potential to bring you down.