Crests play a crucial role in Hollow Knight: Silksong. It provides Hornet with a different moveset to use in various situations, like bosses and other foes. To help you understand how they work, here's a guide on all crest locations and how they work.
What are Crests in Hollow Knight: Silksong
Crests are a type of equipment that changes Hornet's moveset. The Crests can change various aspects of Hornet's moves; some can change the range of an attack, while others can change a running uppercut. Players get to customize their playstyle thanks to Crests.
Aside from changing movesets, Crests allow players to equip tools to use while exploring the game. Each Crest will have a different number of tool slots, which are color-coded. Some Crests will have more slots than others.
Here are all the types of tool slots when using Crests.
- Red for Weapon Tools
- Blue for Defensive Tools
- Yellow for Exploration Tools
- White for Skills
How to Change Crests in Hollow Knight: Silksong
Players can change their Crest while playing the game. You can switch Crests depending on the Boss Fight or playstyle you want to use. They can easily be changed by heading to the nearest Bench on the map.
Let Hornet rest on a bench, and you can change the Crest for free through the menu. The tools can be equipped on multiple Crests, so if you use Warding Bell on all of them, the game will save it.
All Crests in Hollow Knight: Silksong
Here are all the Crests in Hollow Knight: Silksong. The list contains the locations and descriptions of the Crests.
|
Crest |
Location |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Hunter Crest |
Unlocked at the Start of the Game |
Stalk prey and attack with lethal strikes. |
|
Reaper Crest |
Found in the Reaper Chapel at Greymoor. |
Attack with heavy, arcing slashes and reap additional Silk from enemies. |
|
Wanderer Crest |
Found in the Bonegrave west of Moss Grotto. |
Cut swiftly and numbly with short, precise strikes. |
|
Beast Crest |
Obtained from the Savage Beastly Boss in the Beast Chapel of the Hunter’s March. |
Tear foes with savage slashes. Bind to enter a wild fury and steal life from prey. |
|
Witch Crest |
Complete the Twisted Bud and Infestation Operation Quests in Bilewater, the late-game area. |
Whip the needle in sweeping swings. Leech the life of foes through twisted roots. |
|
Architect Crest |
Obtained by unlocking the room above the Twelfth Architect in The Cauldron. You’ll need to purchase the Architects' Key. |
Spin the needle as a screw, shredding foes. Spend Silk to rapidly craft new tools. |
|
Shaman Crest |
Can be found at the Ruined Chapel in Bone Bottom. |
Cast the blade forward and empower Silk Skills with powerful runes. |
FAQ
What are Crests in Hollow Knight: Silksong?
Crests are equipment types that change Hornet's moveset and tool slot.
How many Crests are there in Hollow Knight: Silksong?
There are 7 Crests to obtain in Hollow Knight: Silksong.
