Hollow Knight Silksong: How to Sharpen Your Needle Weapon

After using your needle weapon in Hollow Knight: Silksong for some time, you must have asked yourself when/how you can sharpen it. Hornet’s needle looks sleek, but early in the game, it starts to feel like you’re poking enemies with a stick. In the first Hollow Knight, you could easily upgrade your Nail using Pale Ore. Silksong, on the other hand, makes you work for it. The process is tied to a story quest, a tough boss fight, and an old-school exploration. But at the end of it all, you’ll get your first Silksong needle sharpening.

Restoring Bellhart: The Key to Sharpening Your Needle

Your journey to a sharper weapon begins in Bellhart, one of Pharloom’s louder and scarier areas. You’ll only reach it after finishing Shellwood and unlocking the wall cling ability. From Shellwood’s upper-right exit, climb up into Bellhart’s tangled tunnels and prepare for chaos. The place is crawling with strange bug-life, and you’ll soon find yourself facing down The Widow, one of the tougher early-game bosses. Beating her unlocks the Bellhart Bell and restores part of the area’s lost life. Don’t leave immediately after the fight. From the shop area, climb the staircase on the left, then enter the second building on your right. Inside, you’ll meet the Bellhart Pinmaster. He’s a craftsman who knows Hornet’s weapon better than anyone else in Pharloom. Talk to him, and he’ll take a good look at your needle. This moment unlocks your very first Silksong pin upgrade, sharpening your weapon for the first time.

Hunting for Pale Oil

Once you’ve had your first upgrade, the Bellhart Pinmaster mentions something called Pale Oil. This is the key resource used for all future Silksong weapon upgrades, replacing the Pale Ore system from the first game. Your first bottle of Pale Oil is hidden deep in the Choral Chambers, an area you’ll only reach after fighting the Last Judge near the Citadel entrance. It’s not a quick run. It’s actually a whole expedition. When you finally enter the Choral Chambers, start heading east. Keep an eye out for a massive vertical shaft with gears and moving platforms. At the bottom right of that room, you’ll find a Bellway you can activate which will save you a lot of backtracking later. From there, you’ll need to work your way around a massive spinning wheel that connects different tunnels. The right side of that wheel leads to a room marked with three tiny pins on the wall. That’s a sure sign that a Bellhart Pinmaster once worked there. Inside that workshop lies your reward: the first Pale Oil. The room has many sliding block puzzles. It also has a few clockwork enemies. It’s tough but it helps to know what to expect. After pushing the final block into place, you’ll climb upward. Then you’ll spot a small vial resting on a ledge. That’s your Pale Oil.

Returning to Bellhart

Once you’ve got your first Pale Oil, make your way back to Bellhart. When you speak with the Pinmaster again, he’ll recognize the oil immediately and offer to perform another sharpening. Each time you find more Pale Oil throughout Pharloom, you can return to him for another Silksong pin upgrade. He’ll also give you a hint about other potential Pinmasters scattered around Pharloom. They’re all marked by the familiar three-pin symbol. These are the keys to fully upgrading your weapon across the game. The first few upgrades focus on improving raw attack power. Later ones however add deeper layers to your moveset, increasing precision, reach, and even how fast you recover silk mid-fight.

Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Upgrades

• Check everywhere – Pale Oil isn’t usually out in the open. If you see suspicious gears, breakable walls, or small crevices, check them. Pharloom rewards curiosity.
• Beat side bosses – Some Pinmasters won’t even talk to you until you’ve taken down local threats. Clearing those fights often leads to faster upgrades.
• Don’t hoard Pale Oil – Upgrading early can make a huge difference in mid-game fights, especially in tight spaces like the Choral Chambers or the Citadel interior.
• Watch for the three-pin mark – Every workshop tied to Hornet’s weapon has that sign outside. If you see it, you’re close to another upgrade opportunity.

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Conclusion

Learning how to unlock tool slots and upgrade crests is a big part of Silksong. Once you understand how these systems work, every fight starts feeling more personal. Not only that, even victories feel more rewarding. So take your time. Try out with different crest combinations and see what fits your playstyle. Oh! And don’t forget to enjoy the process. The world of Silksong rewards curiosity and that’s what makes it such an unforgettable experience.