In Hollow Knight: Silksong, tools are equippable items that grant a wide range of offensive, defensive, and utility abilities, allowing you to customize your playstyle to suit your preferences. Tools are equipped in crest slots, which determine both the number and color of tools you can use at once.

There are 51 tools in total, divided into three color-coded categories, and some of them can be upgraded to enhance their effects. As you progress through the game, you can expand your tool capacity by upgrading your pouches.

  • 18 Red Tools – Primarily offensive items with limited uses that often need to be replenished at benches.
  • 21 Blue Tools – Mostly defensive or utility items, either passive or activated.
  • 12 Yellow Tools – Focused on exploration and support, offering benefits like map assistance or resource management.

Tools

Locations on Pharloom

1Straight Pin

Red Tool.

Desc: Light throwing tool, designed for rapid attacks.

Straight Pin

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2Threefold Pin

Red Tool.

Desc: Flat, layered weapon, crafted to be thrown in a set.

Threefold Pin

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3Sting Shard

Red Tool. It can be bought from Forge Daughter for 140 Rosaries and 1 Craftmetal.

Desc: Lethal trap formed of tightly bound blades. Once placed, the trap will pierce enemies that come into contact.

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4Tacks

Red Tool. It's a reward for completing the Roach Guts wish.

Desc: Short pins designed to be scattered along the ground. The sharp points will pierce any enemy who steps upon them.

Tacks

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5Longpin

Red Tool.

Desc: Weighted pin and haft, formed to pierce tough shells.

Longpin

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6Curveclaw (Mottled Skarr)

Red Tool. You can buy it from Mottled Skarr for 140 Rosaries. If vendor is dead the you can find it here.

Desc: Arched sharpbone used by hunters to take down flying prey.

Curveclaw (Mottled Skarr)

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7Curveclaw (Hunter's March)

Alternative location, if Mottled Skarr is dead.

Desc: Arched sharpbone used by hunters to take down flying prey.

Curveclaw (Hunter's March)

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8Curvesickle

Red Tool. Act 3. Throw the Curveclaw so that it hits each of the four targets in one throw. You may have to do this a few times, and then Skarr will show up. Give him the Curveclaw. After resting on the bench and returning to this spot, the Curvesickle will be lying on the ground.

Desc: Radial sharpbone used by skilled hunters to take down dangerous prey.

Curvesickle

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9Throwing Ring

Red Tool. It's a reward for completing the Trail's End wish.

Desc: Hardened throwing weapon of the warrior Shakra. Blunt force weapon that rebounds between enemies and hard surfaces.

Throwing Ring

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10Pimpillo

Red Tool. You can build this tool here, but you will need Craftmetal x1 to do so.

Desc: Fabric pouch filled with volatile material. Explodes on impact with enemies or when ignited by its fuse.

Pimpillo

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11Conchcutter

Red Tool.

Desc: Spiral weapon fashioned from a hardened conchspire. Thrown at an angle, it can ricochet and catch prey off guard.

Conchcutter

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12Silkshot (Forge Daughter)

Red Tool. You can buy it from Forge Daughter for Rosaries x240 + Craftmetal x1 + Ruined Tool.

Desc: Ancient weapon of the Weavers, repaired and modified by Forge Daughter. Uses shell canisters and the wielder’s own Silk to fire.

Silkshot (Forge Daughter)

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13Silkshot (Twelfth Architect)

Red Tool. You can buy it from Twelfth Architect for Rosaries x130 + Craftmetal x1 + Ruined Tool.

Desc: Ancient weapon of the Weavers, repaired and modified by Twelfth Architect. Uses shell canisters and the wielder’s own Silk to fire.

Silkshot (Twelfth Architect)

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14Silkshot (Mount Fay)

Red Tool. Here you can repair the Ruined Tool yourself. You will need Craftmetal x1 for this.

Desc: Ancient weapon of the Weavers, repaired to its original form. Uses shell canisters and the wielder’s own Silk to fire.

Silkshot (Mount Fay)

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15Delver's Drill

Red Tool.

Effect: Rotary tool used for boring into bone and rock. Drives the wielder downwards, while spinning the drill with destructive force.

Delver's Drill

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16Cogwork Wheel

Red Tool. You can buy it from Twelfth Architect for 360 Rosaries and 1 Craftmetal.

Desc: Expanding circular blade powered by a cogwork motor. Propels forward, slicing through foes.

Cogwork Wheel

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17Cogfly

Red Tool. Red Tool. You can build this tool here, but you will need Craftmetal x1 to do so.

Desc: Winged cogwork companion that will seek nearby foes and attack.

Cogfly

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18Rosary Canon

Red Tool. In a hidden room. To get it, strike the large lever a few times.

Desc: Repurposed mechanism from the base of a rosary stringing machine. Rosaries must be inserted to reload the cannon.

Rosary Canon

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19Voltvessels

Red Tool.

Desc: Convertible orbs containing electricity. The vessels can be thrown as a bola for an explosive discharge or staked as a spear to release a column of energy.

Voltvessels

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20Flintslate

Red Tool.

Desc: Sharpening slate made from cut and polished Flintgem. Temporarily super heats the needle’s blade, imbuing each slash with flame and increasing lethality.

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21Flea Brew

Red Tool. Complete The Lost Fleas wish and talk to Grishkin.

Desc: Invigorating beverage prepared by the Flea Caravan. Temporarily increases the speed of movement and attacks.

Flea Brew

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22Plasmium Phial

Red Tool. It's a reward for completing the Alchemist's Assistant wish.

Desc: Spear-phial containing Plasmium. Injecting the liquid allows one to gain health beyond their natural limits.

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23Snare Setter

Red Tool. The Snare Setter is used to complete the Silk and Soul wish by handing it to the Caretaker. After handing it to the Caretaker, it disappears from your inventory, and it is not possible to get it back.

Desc: Trap-setting tool of the Weavers. Lays a Silk rune that ignites when foes come into contact. Uses shell canisters and the wielder's own Silk.

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24Druid's Eye

Blue Tool. This is the reward for completing the Berry Picking wish.

Effect: Amulet of protection formed from Mossberries. As the bearer takes damage, the amulet weeps a green elixir that will form into Silk.

Druid's Eye

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25Druid's Eyes

Blue Tool. This is the upgrade for Druid's Eye. To get it, deliver extra four Mossberries to the Moss Druid.

Desc: Powerful amulet of protection formed from many Mossberries. As the bearer takes damage, the amulet weeps a green elixir that will form into Silk.

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26Magma Bell

Blue Tool. It can be bought from Forge Daughter for 110 Rosaries and 1 Craftmetal.

Desc: Forged iron bell, crafted to ward against the intense heat of the Deep Docks. Reduces the damage taken from flame and magma.

Magma Bell

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27Warding Bell

Blue Tool.

Desc: Holy bell inscribed with a hymn of protection. Shields the bearer as they bind their wounds.

Warding Bell

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28Pollip Pouch

Blue Tool. It's a reward for completing the Rite of the Pollip wish.

Desc: Pouch containing a fast-acting venom drawn from a flower’s heart. Applies venom to equipped tools.

Pollip Pouch

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29Fractured Mask

Blue Tool. It can be bought from Mottled Skarr for 260 Rosaries. If Mottled Skarr is dead, it will be lying on the ground.

Desc: Old bug's skull carved for protection. Shields against critical damage but shatters on impact. If shattered, the mask will be repaired while resting at a bench.

Fractured Mask

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30Multibinder

Blue Tool. You will be able to purchase it from Frey for 880 rosaries once you complete the My Missing Courier wish.

Desc: Elaborate, etched Weaver spindle, usable only by wielders of Silk. Extends the act of binding, but increases its healing effect.

Multibinder

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31Weavelight

Blue Tool. It will fall from the ceiling after defeating Moss Mother x2.

Desc: Gleaming apparatus of Weaver make. Its core emits a faint glow. Increases the speed of Silk regeneration.

Weavelight

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32Sawtooth Circlet

Blue Tool. You can buy it from Twelfth Architect for 230 Rosaries and 1 Craftmetal.

Desc: Flexible belt of serrated metal teeth, able to affixed to the hem of a cloak. Flaring the cloak will spin the blades, damaging surrounding enemies.

Sawtooth Circlet

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33Injector Band

Blue Tool.

Desc: Brace of surgical pins from the Whiteward. Used to forcefully insert Silk deep inside a bug's shell. Increases the speed of binding.

Injector Band

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34Spool Extender

Blue Tool. It can be bought from Jubilana for 720 Rosaries. To be able to do this you have to complete The Wandering Merchant wish.

Desc: Silk-storing tool of the Citadel, fashioned after an artefact of the Weavers. Allows the storing of additional Silk beyond one's natural abilities.

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35Reserve Bind

Blue Tool. It's a reward for defeating the Second Sentinel and completing the Final Audience wish.

Desc: Ornate artefact of the Citadel, able to hold a Bind's worth of Silk. Used when healing is needed and one's natural resources run low. The Reserve Bind will be restored when resting at a bench.

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36Claw Mirror

Blue Tool. This is the reward for defeating Trobbio.

Desc: Theatrical tool of a vainglorious bug. When binding, emits a dazzling flash that damages surrounding enemies.

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37Claw Mirrors (Dark Mirror)

Blue Tool. It's the reward form defeating Tormented Trobbio and completing the Pain, Anguish and Misery wish. It's an upgraded version of the Claw Mirror.

Desc: Twin theatrical tools of a vainglorious bug. When binding, emits a searing blast that damages surrounding enemies.

Claw Mirrors (Dark Mirror)

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38Memory Crystal

Blue Tool.

Desc: Reflective stone with mnemonic properties. When taking damage, a memory of the bearer is formed of crystal. The memory will shatter into sharp spines if an enemy comes into contact.

Memory Crystal

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39Snitch Pick

Blue Tool. It can be bought from Grindle for 740 Rosaries.

Desc: Hooked tool for the forceful retrieval of loot from bugs and husks. Harpoon into foes to steal rosaries and shell shards, while causing additional damage.

Snitch Pick

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40Volt Filament

Blue Tool. You need to defeat the Voltvyrm to get this tool.

Desc: Charged organ from a defeated Voltvyrm. Can be coiled around thread, imbuing Silk Skills with electric charge.

Volt Filament

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41Quick Sling

Blue Tool.

Desc: Taut-drawing mechanism built from reed and bone, intended for mounting on the limb of a bug. Doubles the number of tools thrown.

Quick Sling

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42Wreath of Purity

Blue Tool.

Desc: Fragile band woven of reed and leaf, crafted to repel Muckmaggots. If broken, the wreath will be repaired while resting at a bench.

Wreath of Purity

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43Longclaw

Blue Tool. It's a reward for completing the Broodfeast wish.

Desc: Talisman fashioned from the talon of a large predator. Increases the range of needle attacks.

Longclaw

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44Wispfire Lantern

Blue Tool. This is the reward for defeating the Father of the Flame.

Desc: Broken iron lantern containing smouldering wispfire. Wisps will spawn from the lantern and burn foes, at the cost of Silk.

Wispfire Lantern

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45Egg of Flealia

Blue Tool.

Desc: Icon of the mythical mother flea, passed down from caravans of old. A symbol of protection and kinship. Decreases the cost of Silk Skills while health is full.

Egg of Flealia

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46Pin Badge

Blue Tool. This is the reward for completing the Fatal Resolve wish.

Desc: Emblem of the Order of the Pinstress, the old blademasters of Pharloom. Reduces charge time of Needle Strike.

Pin Badge

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47Compass

Yellow Tool. It can be bought from Shakra (The Marrow) for 70 Rosaries.

Desc: Intricate tracking device, carved from shell. When equipped, the bearer’s location will be marked on their map.

Compass

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48Shard Pendant

Yellow Tool.

Desc: Crude trinket worn by collectors and crafters. Allows one to collect more shell shards from defeated creatures.

Shard Pendant

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49Magnetite Brooch (Mosslands, Pebb)

Yellow Tool. It can be bought from Pebb (Mosslands) for 120 rosaries. In Act 3, the tool can be bought from Grindle.

Desc: Holy stone inscribed with a prayer for rosaries. Any loose beads will be pulled toward the wearer.

Magnetite Brooch (Mosslands, Pebb)

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50Magnetite Brooch (Grindle)

If you didn't buy it from Pebb (Mosslands), you can buy it from Grindle in Act 3 for 220 rosaries.

Desc: Holy stone inscribed with a prayer for rosaries. Any loose beads will be pulled toward the wearer.

Magnetite Brooch (Grindle)

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51Weighted Belt (Mort)

Yellow Tool. It can be bought from Mort for 160 Rosaries.

Desc: Heavy band favoured by those with an unsteady step. The wearer will recoil less when striking foes and will not be flung as far when taking damage.

Weighted Belt (Mort)

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52Weighted Belt (Far Fields)

Yellow Tool. You can find it here in Act 3, if you didn't purchase it from Mort.

Desc: Heavy band favoured by those with an unsteady step. The wearer will recoil less when striking foes and will not be flung as far when taking damage.

Weighted Belt (Far Fields)

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53Barbed Bracelet

Yellow Tool.

Desc: Vicious bracelet worn by those who believe they have not been duly punished. Increases damage taken, but also increases damage dealt by the needle.

Barbed Bracelet

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54Dead Bug's Purse

Yellow Tool. It's replaced by the Shell Satchel in Steel Soul Mode.

Desc: Discarded purse of a fallen pilgrim. Allows the bearer to retain some rosaries upon defeat.

Desc (Shell Satchel): Quick access container formed from an old shell. Increases the quantity of crafted tools.

Dead Bug's Purse

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55Magnetite Dice (Lumble The Lucky)

Yellow Tool.

Desc: Playthings carved from magnetic material. Used in simple games and believed to bring luck to the bearer.

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56Magnetite Dice (Grindle)

It can be bought from Grindle for 300 Rosaries in Act 3.

Desc: Playthings carved from magnetic material. Used in simple games and believed to bring luck to the bearer.

Magnetite Dice (Grindle)

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57Scuttlebrace

Yellow Tool. You can buy it from Twelfth Architect for 140 Rosaries and 1 Craftmetal.

Scuttlebrace

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58Ascendant's Grip

Yellow Tool. You can buy it from Jubilana for 350 Rosaries. To be able to do this you have to complete The Wandering Merchant wish.

Desc: Gilded piton that allows one to hold in place while on a wall.

Ascendant's Grip

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59Spider Strings

Yellow Tool. You can buy it from Jubilana for 320 Rosaries. To be able to do this you have to complete The Wandering Merchant wish.

Desc: Sophisticated Weaver device. Resonates with music played to amplify and enhance a performance. Expands and strengthens the effects of the Needolin.

Spider Strings

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60Silkspeed Anklets

To get it you need the Swift Step (Dash) ability. Run quickly across the room to uncover it.

Desc: Experimental anklets of Weaver make. Draws upon the wearer's own Silk to increase sprinting speed.

Silkspeed Anklets

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61Thief's Mark

Yellow Tool. You can buy it from Grindle for 350 Rosaries.

Desc: Symbol worn to identify oneself to fellow thieves. Gain extra rosaries from defeated enemies, but lose some rosaries on taking damage.

Thief's Mark

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