Sinner’s Road is a game that has many secrets. One of them is a rather unusual side quest in Hollow Knight: Silksong. This quest gives players the opportunity to gather roach guts in an area packed with enemies and several pools of poison. For most players, the task is very challenging, especially for new players. But once activated, the quest is straightforward and you can collect the needed items once you know where to look. In this guide, you’ll learn the fastest and easiest way to collect all the roach guts in very little time. This method will also teach you how to escape enemies, poisons and how to fight better.

How to Start the Roach Guts Quest in Hollow Knight Silksong

Hidden deep within the dark alleys of Sinner’s Road, players will encounter one of the strangest (and most unpleasant) quests in Hollow Knight: Silksong called the Roach Guts Quest. The task is simple. You have to collect special items called roach guts while fighting off enemies in a location filled with poisoned lakes. It's a very difficult challenge if you're new to the game but in reality, you can complete it easily if you know where to look.

Benjin and Crull Location

To begin the quest, you must first gain access to Sinner’s Road, which can be reached from the northeast section of Greymoor (marked as 1 on the map). Starting from the Halfway Home tavern, make your way upward using platforms and the Swift Step ability (found earlier at the Deep Docks). Continue climbing until you reach the entrance to Sinner’s Road on the right wall. Once inside, your goal is to locate the NPCs Benjin and Crull. Their house is positioned on the upper level of a central chamber (marked as 2 on the map), across from the location where you’ll also find Shakra and the nearby Bench. Preparation Before Starting Before attempting the quest, it is highly recommended to:

• Unlock the map of the area.
• Repair the Bench to establish a safe respawn point. This is important because nearly every chamber in Sinner’s Road contains flying enemies and toxic pools, which can make traversal far more dangerous without preparation.

Reaching Benjin and Crull

From the central spiked chamber, carefully clear out nearby enemies to make progression smoother. You can also strike the spikes to bounce upward if you haven’t unlocked the Faydown Cloak ability. Use spikes, swinging boxes, and platforms to ascend the left side of the chamber. Once you reach the upper level, head right and carefully navigate across several hanging star-mace traps. Beyond this point, you’ll discover a small, unusual house where you’ll find Benjin and Crull.

Quest Activation

Inside, the two NPCs reveal their grim reality: in order to survive within Sinner’s Road, they have been forced to eat whatever they can find. One of their cravings happens to be the fresh guts of Muckroaches. Because of the curse of Pharloom, Muckroaches have become more aggressive, making it impossible for Benjin and Crull to hunt them safely. They will then ask you, the player, to gather 10 roach guts on their behalf. Accepting their request officially marks the beginning of the Roach Guts Quest.

How to Get Roach Guts in Hollow Knight Silksong

When you first step into Sinner’s Road, you’ll encounter three hostile enemies in an area full of hanging boxes. These are Muckroaches, reptile-like creatures that resemble alligators and they are the key to completing the Roach Guts Quest. This initial chamber is also the best farming spot for gathering the required items.

Preparation Before Farming

If you followed the earlier step of unlocking the Bench before meeting Benjin and Crull, you’re already set. If not, make sure you do it now. Having this resting point is essential for the farming strategy.

Farming Strategy

• Return to the entrance chamber of Sinner’s Road.
• Defeat all three Muckroaches. They are extremely aggressive and can grab Hornet if you get too close, so maintaining distance is important. Using a red tool (a long-range weapon) is highly recommended here.
• Do not fight them all at once. Instead, pick them off individually to avoid being overwhelmed. Each Muckroach requires around five to six hits to defeat.

Respawning Enemies for More Guts

Once the three are defeated:

1. Go back to the Bench to heal and reset the enemies.
2. Return to the entrance and fight them again. Repeat this cycle until you’ve defeated enough Muckroaches to collect 10 Roach Guts. The drops are guaranteed because every Muckroach you kill will provide one gut. After about four runs, you’ll have everything you need.

Returning to Benjin and Crull

With all 10 guts collected, make your way back to Benjin and Crull’s cabin. Unfortunately, there’s no shortcut available, so you’ll need to once again navigate past the swinging star-maces on the way. Deliver the items to complete this stage of the quest.

Roach Guts Quest Rewards

Completing the Roach Guts Quest comes with a worthwhile reward for those willing to put in the effort. After delivering all 10 fresh guts to Benjin and Crull, the duo will reward you with the Tacks. The Tacks is a red tool that specializes in setting traps for ground-based enemies and even certain bosses. When foes walk or slam into the ground, the traps trigger, dealing additional damage. Tacks is also a valuable tool against tough enemies. For example, when powerful enemies block your path to a Silk Cocoon, the Tacks gives extra damage and an added layer of security, giving you more breathing room to survive and strike back.

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Conclusion

The Roach Guts Quest in Hollow Knight Silksong is one of the most unique and challenging side quests players will encounter on Sinner’s Road. What begins as a grim request from Benjin and Crull quickly turns into a battle for survival against toxic pools, deadly traps, and relentless Muckroaches. With the added stability and flexibility of Scalacube’s server hosting, the quest becomes even smoother, allowing players to focus entirely on strategy and progression. Ultimately, mastering the Roach Guts Quest is both a test of skill and a rewarding step in your Silksong journey.