Hollow Knight Silksong: Complete 100% Completion Guide
ðŪ Quick Start: Complete Save File Download
ðšïļ All Areas Unlocked âĒ ðĄïļ All Charms Available âĒ âïļ All Skills Unlocked âĒ ð Story Preserved
ð Save File Installation
Navigate to save directory:
C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\LocalLow\Team Cherry\Hollow Knight Silksong\default
Copy the downloaded user3.dat file into the default folder.
â ïļ Important Notice: This save will occupy save slot #3 (user3). Please backup your existing saves before copying to prevent data loss.
Achieving 100% completion in Hollow Knight Silksong requires thorough exploration, strategic planning, and mastery of all game systems. This comprehensive guide provides a systematic approach to obtaining every collectible, defeating every boss, and uncovering every secret in Pharloom kingdom.
100% Completion Requirements
ð Combat Completion (40%)
- Defeat all 42 bosses (30%)
- Complete all combat trials (5%)
- Defeat 200+ unique enemy types (5%)
ð Collection Completion (35%)
- Find all 16 Mask Shards (15%)
- Collect all 12 Spool Fragments (10%)
- Obtain all 15 Tools and Abilities (10%)
ðšïļ Exploration Completion (25%)
- Map all 15 major areas (15%)
- Find all 50+ secret rooms (10%)
ð Master Completion Checklist
Optimal 100% Completion Route
Phase 1: Foundation (0-20% completion)
ðŊ Primary Objectives:
- Complete Moss Grotto (3 mask shards, 2 spool fragments)
- Defeat Moss Mother and obtain Silk Weaver Tool
- Establish base at The Marrow (buy all maps from Shakra)
- Collect early-game tools and upgrades
ð Key Locations:
- Moss Grotto: Complete exploration
- The Marrow: Central hub establishment
- First 3 areas accessible from Marrow
ðĄ Phase 1 Tips:
- Prioritize health upgrades early
- Purchase every map available
- Practice combat fundamentals
- Mark inaccessible areas for later
Phase 2: Expansion (20-50% completion)
ðŊ Primary Objectives:
- Defeat Lace and unlock Thread Slinger
- Complete Deep Docks (swimming areas)
- Explore Coral Forest (environmental puzzles)
- Obtain movement upgrades (Double Jump, Air Dash)
ð§ New Abilities Unlocked:
- Thread Slinger: Advanced silk manipulation
- Deep Current Navigator: Underwater exploration
- Double Jump: Vertical mobility boost
ð Strategic Approach:
- Focus on mobility tools first
- Return to previous areas with new abilities
- Start tackling medium-difficulty bosses
- Complete area-specific challenges
Phase 3: Mastery (50-80% completion)
ðŊ Primary Objectives:
- Access Bonebottom and Greymoor
- Obtain Spectral Sight and Wind Weaver
- Complete all combat trials
- Defeat challenging mid-tier bosses
ð Major Milestones:
- Spectral Sight: See hidden secrets
- Wind Weaver: Master air currents
- All movement tools obtained
- 75% of bosses defeated
ð Advanced Techniques Required:
- Complex platforming sequences
- Puzzle-solving with multiple tools
- Advanced combat combinations
- Environmental navigation mastery
Phase 4: Perfection (80-100% completion)
ðŊ Primary Objectives:
- Enter Darkwoods and complete final challenges
- Defeat all remaining bosses including final boss
- Find every secret room and hidden area
- Complete post-game content
ð Ultimate Challenges:
- The Last Judge (Final Boss)
- Secret superbosses
- Hardest platforming challenges
- Master-level combat trials
Area-by-Area Completion Guide
ðŋ Moss Grotto - 100% Checklist
Bosses (1):
Mask Shards (3):
Spool Fragments (2):
Tools (2):
Secrets (5):
ðĶī The Marrow - 100% Checklist
Bosses (2):
Mask Shards (2):
Spool Fragments (2):
Tools (3):
Secrets (8):
Complete Boss Defeat Guide
ðĨ Story Bosses (Required - 12 bosses)
These bosses must be defeated to progress the story.
- Moss Mother (Moss Grotto)
- Lace (The Marrow)
- Coral Guardian (Coral Forest)
- Bone Collector (Bonebottom)
- Wind Sage (Greymoor)
- Shadow Beast (Darkwoods)
- The Last Judge (Final Boss)
- 5 additional story bosses in later areas
âïļ Optional Bosses (15 bosses)
Challenging optional encounters with valuable rewards.
ðŊ Recommended Order:
- Area sub-bosses (easier optional fights)
- Combat trial bosses (mid-difficulty)
- Secret area bosses (high difficulty)
- Super bosses (expert level)
ð Secret Superbosses (5 bosses)
The ultimate combat challenges requiring perfect execution.
ðŠ Preparation Requirements:
- Maximum health (9 masks)
- Maximum silk capacity (99 units)
- All combat tools obtained
- Mastery of advanced techniques
ð Mini-Bosses (10 bosses)
Smaller but significant combat encounters throughout Pharloom.
ð Finding Mini-Bosses:
- Hidden in secret rooms
- Guarding important collectibles
- Blocking progression paths
- Random encounters in certain areas
Advanced Completion Strategies
ðšïļ Systematic Exploration Strategy
Room-by-Room Method:
- Enter each area with purchased map
- Visit every revealed room on the map
- Check for hidden walls and secret passages
- Mark incomplete areas for later return
- Revisit with new abilities unlocked
ð Completionist Tracking
Progress Tracking Methods:
- In-Game Percentage: Check completion % in save file
- Area Checklists: Complete area-by-area verification
- Interactive Map: Use our map tool for tracking
- Physical Notes: Keep written completion records
â High-Value Targets:
- Boss fights (highest completion %)
- Mask shards (health crucial for late game)
- Movement abilities (unlock new areas)
â° Time Management
Efficient Route Planning:
- Batch Similar Tasks: Collect all items in one area before moving
- Ability-Gated Returns: Plan revisits around new ability unlocks
- Boss Rush Strategy: Save difficult bosses for when fully upgraded
- Clean-up Phase: Final pass for missed secrets
âąïļ Time Estimates by Experience:
- First-time players: 35-45 hours
- Hollow Knight veterans: 25-35 hours
- Speedrun completionists: 15-25 hours
Common 100% Completion Mistakes
â Mistake: Rushing Through Story
Problem: Missing optional content by progressing too quickly.
Solution: Explore every area thoroughly before major story progression.
Prevention: Check completion % before each story boss.
â Mistake: Not Buying All Maps
Problem: Missing rooms and secrets due to incomplete mapping.
Solution: Purchase every map from Shakra immediately upon area entry.
Prevention: Always maintain 200+ Rosary for map purchases.
â Mistake: Ignoring Combat Trials
Problem: Missing significant completion percentage from trials.
Solution: Complete trials as soon as you find them.
Prevention: Look for trial markers on every map.
â Mistake: Final Boss Before 100%
Problem: Some content becomes inaccessible after final boss.
Solution: Achieve 100% completion before final boss fight.
Prevention: Check completion percentage at 95%+ before proceeding.
ðŪ Complete Save File Option
ð Complete Save File Features
For players who want to experience all content without extensive grinding, we provide a complete save file with the following unlocked:
ðšïļ All Areas Unlocked
- All 15 major areas fully accessible
- Complete map data for every region
- All fast travel points activated
- Secret areas revealed and accessible
ðĄïļ All Charms Available
- Complete charm collection unlocked
- All charm combinations available for testing
- Perfect for experimenting with builds
- Ideal for advanced strategy development
âïļ All Skills Unlocked
- Complete skill tree accessible from start
- All movement abilities available
- Combat skills fully unlocked
- Perfect for mastering advanced techniques
ð Story Preserved
- Journal entries remain locked for discovery
- Item descriptions unlocked through gameplay
- Complete story experience maintained
- Lore discoveries preserved for authentic experience
ðĨ Save File Installation Guide
ð§ Installation Steps:
- Locate Save Directory:
C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\LocalLow\Team Cherry\Hollow Knight Silksong\default - Backup Original Saves:
Copy your existing save files to a backup folder before proceeding - Install Complete Save:
Copy the downloadeduser3.datfile to the default folder - Launch Game:
Start Hollow Knight Silksong and select Save Slot #3
â ïļ Important Notes:
- No Additional Software Required: Works with base game installation
- Backup Recommended: Always backup your original saves
- Slot 3 Only: This save file uses the third save slot
- Free to Use: No payment or registration required
ðĄ Recommended Usage
ð For Veteran Players:
- Quick access to endgame content
- Testing advanced strategies
- Speedrun practice with full equipment
- Boss fight practice and mastery
ð For New Players:
- Explore areas without exploration barriers
- Learn map layout and navigation
- Practice combat with all abilities
- Understand game mechanics faster
ðŊ Best Practice Approach:
- Use complete save for exploration and learning
- Start fresh save for authentic experience
- Reference complete save when stuck
- Enjoy both guided and discovery gameplay
Post-100% Endgame Content
ð Achievement Hunting
- Speedrun achievements (complete game under time limits)
- No-death runs (Steel Soul equivalent)
- Boss rush challenges
- Combat mastery achievements
ðŪ New Game Plus
- Carry over certain abilities and upgrades
- Enhanced enemy difficulty
- New dialogue and story elements
- Secret areas exclusive to NG+
ð Master Challenges
- Boss Rush mode with all 42 bosses
- Randomizer mode support
- Community challenges and leaderboards
- Developer time attack modes
ð Achieving Perfect Completion
Reaching 100% completion in Hollow Knight Silksong represents mastery of every system the game offers. From the intricate combat mechanics to the deepest secrets of Pharloom's lore, you will have experienced everything Team Cherry crafted for this epic adventure.
ð 100% Completion Rewards:
- True Ending: Extended finale with additional story content
- Master Title: "Silk Sovereign" designation
- New Game Plus: Enhanced replay options
- Developer Credits: Special thanks sequence
- Bragging Rights: Join the elite completionist community
Use our interactive map to track your progress towards this ultimate achievement. Every secret discovered, every boss defeated, and every challenge conquered brings you closer to true mastery of Silksong.