How to Unlock Swift Step (Dash and Sprint) in Hollow Knight: Silksong

Dash and Sprint are important mechanics in platformer games. Hollow Knight: Silksong is no exception to this mechanic. Players will need to unlock the movement mechanic through a special ability. In Silksong, Dash and Sprint are referred to as Swift Step. It allows players to dodge attacks and cross gaps, making it a crucial ability to have early. To help you out, here’s a guide on how to unlock Swift Step in Hollow Knight: Silksong.

What is Swift Step (Dash and Sprint) in Hollow Knight: Silksong

Swift Step is a special ability you can unlock in Hollow Knight: Silksong. The ability has two aspects: Dash and Sprint. It allows players to quickly dodge attacks or even reach hard-to-reach areas in the game. It’s a movement ability that plays a crucial role in future fights and stages of the game.

How to Unlock Swift Step (Dash and Sprint) in Hollow Knight: Silksong

Unlocking Swift Step is pretty easy; you need to find an idol that contains the ability. You can find Swift Step in the Deep Docks, one of the early major areas after The Marrow. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to unlock Swift Step in Hollow Knight: Silksong.

Enter the Deep Docks and head right towards the area with the Map Merchant Shakra.
Go past the elevator that leads you to the Rest Bench.
Climb up using the available platforms until you reach the top, which will transition you to the next area.
Once you’ve entered the next area, there will be jumping skeleton enemies. Defeat the enemies and head right until you reach a platform surrounded by lava.
You need to cross the lava until you reach the platform.
Climb up from the platform where you’ll locate an orange ball in the ceiling.
Strike the orange ball and run since it’ll explode to open a new passage.
Go through the passage and head left until you reach the Idol.
Interact with the Idol to unlock Swift Step.

How to Use Swift Step (Dash and Sprint) in Hollow Knight: Silksong

Swift Step is an easy mechanic in Hollow Knight: Silksong. Here’s how to use Swift Step in the game. Swift Step has two parts: the Dash and Sprint abilities. To Dash, hold a direction and press the Sprint Button. To Sprint, you need to hold the same button for an extended period.

Here’s how to Dash and Sprint on different consoles.