Blue1 slotAct 1
Wreath of Purity
Repels Muckmaggots, preventing Silk drain in Bilewater areas. Provides timed protection (~10 seconds) then breaks, requiring bench repair to reuse.
Best for
ExplorationDefenseUtility
Location
Putrified Ducts
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Blue1 slotAct 1
Egg of Flealia
At full health, Silk Skills cost 3 instead of 4 (25% savings). Lose the effect when you take damage; it returns when fully healed.
Best for
ExplorationUtilityFarming
Location
The Marrow → Greymoor
Red1 slotAct 2
Longclaw
Extended claw for longer reach strikes. Increases Needle attack range by 20-30% for safer combat positioning.
Best for
BossesDefenseUtility
Location
Putrefied Ducts
Yellow1 slotAct 1
Thief's Mark
Increases Rosary drops by ~60% but causes you to lose 15-20% of current Rosaries when taking damage. Perfect for skilled farmers seeking maximum efficiency.
Best for
ExplorationDefenseFarming
Location
Blasted Steps
Blue1 slotAct 1
Weavelight
Accelerates passive Silk regeneration by +20-50% and adds +1 Silk Heart equivalent. Found in Weavenest Atla hidden area after defeating Moss Mothers.
Best for
DefenseUtilityFarming
Location
Weavenest Atla
Blue1 slotAct 1
Fractured Mask
Shields against one critical/lethal hit, then shatters. Provides +1 Mask Shard equivalent in health but breaks after one critical hit, requiring bench repair to restore.
Best for
DefenseUtilityEarly Game
Location
Hunter's March
Blue1 slotAct 2
Spool Extender
Increases maximum Silk capacity by +3 segments. Stacks with Spool Fragments to reach important thresholds like two consecutive binds.
Best for
DefenseUtilityFarming
Location
Songclave
Blue2 slotsAct 3
Mending Thread
Powerful mending weave; faster binding at a cost.
Best for
ExplorationDefenseUtility
Location
Cathedral
Yellow1 slotAct 2
Shell Satchel
Extra storage for materials and trinkets.
Best for
UtilityFarming
Location
Weavers' Nook
Yellow1 slotAct 2
Spider Strings
Expands and strengthens the effects of your Needolin tool, increasing its range and making it easier to trigger interactions with NPCs. Perfect for exploration and puzzle-solving.
Best for
ExplorationUtility
Location
Songclave
Blue1 slotAct 2
Flea Brew
Brew that slowly restores vitality.
Best for
DefenseUtilityFarming
Location
Greymoor
Yellow1 slotAct 2
Magnetite Dice
Lucky dice; modest boost to resource yields.
Best for
DefenseUtilityFarming
Location
Far Fields
Blue1 slotAct 2
Multibinder
Stores multiple Bind charges for quicker recovery.
Best for
DefenseUtilityFarming
Location
Weavers’ Nook
Red1 slotAct 3
Plasmium Phial
Advanced phial infused with volatile essence.
Best for
DefenseUtility
Location
High Halls
Blue1 slotAct 1
Warding Bell
Provides a one-hit shield during Bind healing animation. Prevents damage and knocks back enemies in the wild, though the heal is still interrupted and silk is consumed.
Best for
DefenseUtilityEarly Game
Location
Far Fields
Red1 slotAct 2
Needle Phial
Phial for instant minor recovery.
Best for
DefenseUtilityFarming
Location
Shellwood
Blue1 slotAct 3
Chitin Wall
Hardened barrier to block incoming attacks.
Best for
DefenseUtility
Location
Cathedral
Red1 slotAct 3
Volt Filament
Charged filament that zaps nearby enemies.
Best for
BossesUtility
Location
Voltnest
Red1 slotAct 1
Delver's Drill
Downward spinning drill attack dealing piercing damage (~25-35 base) to enemies below while providing platforming utility.
Best for
BossesEarly Game
Location
Underworks
Red1 slotAct 2
Longpin
Weighted pin and haft formed to pierce tough shells.
Best for
BossesUtility
Location
Pilgrim's Rest
Red1 slotAct 1
Tacks
Scatter short pins on the ground to harm stepping enemies.
Best for
BossesUtilityEarly Game
Location
Sinner's Road
Red1 slotAct 2
Threefold Pin
Flat, layered pin thrown as a set.
Best for
Bosses
Location
Greymoor
Red1 slotAct 2
Cogfly
Summons flying cogwork companions that automatically seek and attack nearby enemies (~20-30 damage + poison DoT).
Best for
Bosses
Location
High Halls
Red1 slotAct 2
Conchcutter
Spinning conch blade thrown forward and back.
Best for
Bosses
Location
Far Fields
Red1 slotAct 2
Curveclaw
Arched sharpbone used to bring down flying prey.
Best for
Bosses
Location
Hunter's March
Red1 slotAct 2
Curvesickle
Radial sharpbone for skilled hunters against dangerous prey.
Best for
Bosses
Location
Far Fields
Red1 slotAct 2
Pimpillo
Explosive pouch that detonates on impact.
Best for
Bosses
Location
Greymoor
Red2 slotsAct 3
Rosary Cannon
Fires a burst at the cost of Rosaries.
Best for
BossesFarming
Location
Deep Docks
Red1 slotAct 2
Silkshot (Forge Daughter)
Slow, slug-like projectile repaired by Forge Daughter. Moderate damage with generous ammo for sustained routes.
Best for
Bosses
Location
Deep Docks
Red1 slotAct 2
Snare Setter
Deploy a wire snare that roots targets.
Best for
BossesUtility
Location
Bilewater
Red1 slotAct 3
Sting Shard
Lethal trap of tightly bound blades; pierces enemies who step on it.
Best for
BossesUtility
Location
Deep Docks
Red1 slotAct 1
Straight Pin
Light throwing tool designed for rapid attacks.
Best for
BossesEarly Game
Location
The Marrow
Red1 slotAct 2
Throwing Ring
Hardened throwing ring that rebounds between enemies and surfaces.
Best for
Bosses
Location
Bellhart
Red1 slotAct 2
Flintslate
Temporarily super-heats the Needle—slashes ignite and deal +50% damage. Fire-imbued melee enhancement.
Best for
Bosses
Location
Deep Docks
Yellow1 slotAct 1
Compass
Marks your position on the map and reduces wayfinding time.
Best for
UtilityFarmingEarly Game
Location
Shellwood
Yellow1 slotAct 2
Ascendant’s Grip
Enhanced climbing grip for tougher routes.
Best for
ExplorationUtility
Location
Greymoor
Yellow1 slotAct 2
Dead Bug’s Purse
Retains more Rosaries after defeat.
Best for
UtilityFarming
Location
Far Fields
Blue1 slotAct 2
Druid’s Eye
Reveals threats and weak points; subtle warding effect.
Best for
ExplorationUtility
Location
Far Fields
Blue1 slotAct 2
Injector Band
Improves bind efficiency; wastes less silk.
Best for
DefenseFarming
Location
Verdant Hall
Yellow1 slotAct 2
Magnetite Brooch
Pulls pickups from further away.
Best for
UtilityFarming
Location
Far Fields
Yellow2 slotsAct 1
Wispfire Lantern
Lantern improves visibility and reveals routes.
Best for
ExplorationUtilityEarly Game
Location
Underworks
Yellow1 slotAct 3
Claw Mirror
Reveals hidden paths or past echoes.
Best for
ExplorationUtility
Location
Choral Chambers
Yellow1 slotAct 3
Claw Mirrors
A set of mirrors enabling echo-based navigation.
Best for
ExplorationUtility
Location
Choral Chambers
Blue1 slotAct 2
Druid’s Eyes
Companion set of eyes heightening awareness.
Best for
Utility
Location
Far Fields
Yellow1 slotAct 1
Pin Badge
Marks important NPCs and locations on the map.
Best for
UtilityEarly Game
Location
Underworks
Yellow1 slotAct 2
Quick Sling
Faster tool use and recovery.
Best for
ExplorationUtility
Location
Spireworks
Yellow1 slotAct 2
Quick Thread
Regenerates silk slightly faster.
Best for
UtilityFarming
Location
Weavers’ Nook
Blue1 slotAct 2
Reserve Bind
Reserve of silk for emergency binds.
Best for
Defense
Location
Verdant Hall
Yellow1 slotAct 2
Scuttlebrace
Improves recoil/retreat control to reposition.
Best for
ExplorationUtility
Location
Shellwood
Yellow1 slotAct 2
Barbed Bracelet
Barbed bracer adds chip damage on contact.
Best for
BossesUtility
Location
Weavers’ Nook
Blue1 slotAct 2
Magma Bell
Bell that radiates heat, warding minor threats.
Best for
Defense
Location
Blasted Steps
Yellow1 slotAct 3
Memory Crystal
Crystallized memory used to attune certain devices.
Best for
Utility
Location
Memorium
Yellow1 slotAct 2
Shard Pendant
Pendant that glows near secrets.
Best for
Utility
Location
Greymoor
Yellow1 slotAct 2
Silkspeed Anklets
Light anklets that increase sprint speed.
Best for
Exploration
Location
Far Fields
Yellow1 slotAct 2
Weighted Belt
Increases poise; reduces knockback.
Best for
Utility
Location
Cathedral
| Tool | Color | What It Does | Best For | Location | Act | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wreath of Purity | Blue | Repels Muckmaggots, preventing Silk drain in Bilewater areas. Provides timed protection (~10 seconds) then breaks, requiring bench repair to reuse. | Exploration, Defense, Utility | Putrified Ducts | Act 1 | |
Egg of Flealia | Blue | At full health, Silk Skills cost 3 instead of 4 (25% savings). Lose the effect when you take damage; it returns when fully healed. | Exploration, Utility, Farming | The Marrow → Greymoor | Act 1 | |
Longclaw | Red | Extended claw for longer reach strikes. Increases Needle attack range by 20-30% for safer combat positioning. | Bosses, Defense, Utility | Putrefied Ducts | Act 2 | |
Thief's Mark | Yellow | Increases Rosary drops by ~60% but causes you to lose 15-20% of current Rosaries when taking damage. Perfect for skilled farmers seeking maximum efficiency. | Exploration, Defense, Farming | Blasted Steps | Act 1 | |
Weavelight | Blue | Accelerates passive Silk regeneration by +20-50% and adds +1 Silk Heart equivalent. Found in Weavenest Atla hidden area after defeating Moss Mothers. | Defense, Utility, Farming | Weavenest Atla | Act 1 | |
Fractured Mask | Blue | Shields against one critical/lethal hit, then shatters. Provides +1 Mask Shard equivalent in health but breaks after one critical hit, requiring bench repair to restore. | Defense, Utility, Early Game | Hunter's March | Act 1 | |
Spool Extender | Blue | Increases maximum Silk capacity by +3 segments. Stacks with Spool Fragments to reach important thresholds like two consecutive binds. | Defense, Utility, Farming | Songclave | Act 2 | |
Mending Thread | Blue | Powerful mending weave; faster binding at a cost. | Exploration, Defense, Utility | Cathedral | Act 3 | |
Shell Satchel | Yellow | Extra storage for materials and trinkets. | Utility, Farming | Weavers' Nook | Act 2 | |
Spider Strings | Yellow | Expands and strengthens the effects of your Needolin tool, increasing its range and making it easier to trigger interactions with NPCs. Perfect for exploration and puzzle-solving. | Exploration, Utility | Songclave | Act 2 | |
Flea Brew | Blue | Brew that slowly restores vitality. | Defense, Utility, Farming | Greymoor | Act 2 | |
Magnetite Dice | Yellow | Lucky dice; modest boost to resource yields. | Defense, Utility, Farming | Far Fields | Act 2 | |
Multibinder | Blue | Stores multiple Bind charges for quicker recovery. | Defense, Utility, Farming | Weavers’ Nook | Act 2 | |
Plasmium Phial | Red | Advanced phial infused with volatile essence. | Defense, Utility | High Halls | Act 3 | |
Warding Bell | Blue | Provides a one-hit shield during Bind healing animation. Prevents damage and knocks back enemies in the wild, though the heal is still interrupted and silk is consumed. | Defense, Utility, Early Game | Far Fields | Act 1 | |
Needle Phial | Red | Phial for instant minor recovery. | Defense, Utility, Farming | Shellwood | Act 2 |
Silksong Tools at a Glance
Tools are equippable items that change how Hornet handles combat, survival, exploration, and resource management. Your Crest and available slots determine which combinations actually fit a build.
Red Tools
Active combat tools for damage, ranged pressure, traps, deployables, and alternate attacks.
Blue Tools
Defensive and recovery-focused tools that make boss attempts safer and more consistent.
Yellow Tools
Utility, movement, and economy tools that shine during exploration, routing, and collection.
Red, Blue, and Yellow Tools Explained
The strongest Tool is not just the one with the biggest isolated effect. It also has to fit your Crest slots, your route, and the role the rest of your build is already covering.
Red Tools
Best when you want extra damage, ranged pressure, deployables, or safer ways to punish bosses.
Browse All Red ToolsBlue and Yellow Tools
Blue tools usually support survival, while Yellow tools handle movement, economy, and route quality-of-life.
Best Tools by Use Case
There is no single best Tool for every player. Strong picks depend on whether you are fighting bosses, exploring, farming, or simply trying to learn a difficult encounter.
Best Tools for Boss Fights
Best Overall Boss Tool
Wreath of Purity
Repels Muckmaggots, preventing Silk drain in Bilewater areas. Provides timed protection (~10 seconds) then breaks, requiring bench repair to reuse.
Best Defensive Tool
Wreath of Purity
Repels Muckmaggots, preventing Silk drain in Bilewater areas. Provides timed protection (~10 seconds) then breaks, requiring bench repair to reuse.
Best Passive Damage Tool
Sting Shard
Lethal trap of tightly bound blades; pierces enemies who step on it.
Best Ranged Tool
Volt Filament
Charged filament that zaps nearby enemies.
Best Tool for Learning a Boss
Wreath of Purity
Repels Muckmaggots, preventing Silk drain in Bilewater areas. Provides timed protection (~10 seconds) then breaks, requiring bench repair to reuse.
Best Tools for Exploration
Best Navigation Tool
Wreath of Purity
Repels Muckmaggots, preventing Silk drain in Bilewater areas. Provides timed protection (~10 seconds) then breaks, requiring bench repair to reuse.
Best Resource Tool
Wreath of Purity
Repels Muckmaggots, preventing Silk drain in Bilewater areas. Provides timed protection (~10 seconds) then breaks, requiring bench repair to reuse.
Best Movement Tool
Wreath of Purity
Repels Muckmaggots, preventing Silk drain in Bilewater areas. Provides timed protection (~10 seconds) then breaks, requiring bench repair to reuse.
Best General Exploration Tool
Wreath of Purity
Repels Muckmaggots, preventing Silk drain in Bilewater areas. Provides timed protection (~10 seconds) then breaks, requiring bench repair to reuse.
Silksong Tools Tier Snapshot
Treat these tiers as a fast read of role coverage and overall impact, not as a universal truth. A Tool can be excellent in one Crest setup and awkward in another.
Wreath of Purity
Exploration / Defense / Utility
Longclaw
Bosses / Defense / Utility
Mending Thread
Exploration / Defense / Utility
Shell Satchel
Utility / Farming
Weavelight
Defense / Utility / Farming
Spool Extender
Defense / Utility / Farming
Egg of Flealia
Exploration / Utility / Farming
Fractured Mask
Defense / Utility / Early Game
Multibinder
Defense / Utility / Farming
Thief's Mark
Exploration / Defense / Farming
Best Early-Game Tools
Early game value comes from simple effects that solve immediate problems without demanding a specialized late-game setup.
Straight Pin
Light throwing tool designed for rapid attacks.
Tacks
Scatter short pins on the ground to harm stepping enemies.
Delver's Drill
Downward spinning drill attack dealing piercing damage (~25-35 base) to enemies below while providing platforming utility.
Fractured Mask
Shields against one critical/lethal hit, then shatters. Provides +1 Mask Shard equivalent in health but breaks after one critical hit, requiring bench repair to restore.
Silksong Tool Damage
Raw damage numbers are still being verified, so this page separates practical damage ranking from unconfirmed numerical values. Higher listed power does not always mean better in a real fight.
| Tool | Damage Rating | Base Damage | Upgraded Damage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volt Filament | 4 / 5 | Unknown / Testing | Unknown / Testing | Unknown / Testing |
| Threefold Pin | 4 / 5 | Unknown / Testing | Unknown / Testing | Unknown / Testing |
| Longpin | 3 / 5 | Unknown / Testing | Unknown / Testing | Unknown / Testing |
| Sting Shard | 3 / 5 | Unknown / Testing | Unknown / Testing | Unknown / Testing |
| Curveclaw | 3 / 5 | Unknown / Testing | Unknown / Testing | Unknown / Testing |
| Tacks | 3 / 5 | Unknown / Testing | Unknown / Testing | Unknown / Testing |
How Tool Upgrades Work
Not every Tool should be treated as a fixed item with one permanent power level. When judging a Tool, ask whether its effect changes, whether its practical output improves, and whether your current slot capacity can even support it.
Check individual Tool guides for upgrade notes, prerequisites, and build interactions.
Unknown numerical values are deliberately labeled as testing instead of being guessed.
Act 1 Tools
12 tools first become obtainable or practical during Act 1.
Straight PinTacksDelver's DrillFractured MaskWarding Bell
View All Act 1 ToolsAct 2 Tools
34 tools first become obtainable or practical during Act 2.
Threefold PinCurveclawLongpinCurvesickleThrowing Ring
View All Act 2 ToolsAct 3 Tools
9 tools first become obtainable or practical during Act 3.
Sting ShardRosary CannonVolt FilamentChitin WallMending Thread
View All Act 3 ToolsTools and Crests: Why Your Loadout Matters
A Tool can be excellent on paper and still be awkward in a real build if your Crest slots are tight, another Tool already covers the same role, or your current route values exploration more than raw damage.
- Does your Crest have the right color slot?
- What are you giving up to equip it?
- Are you building for bosses, routes, or farming?
- Does the Tool complement your current playstyle?
Tool Slots and Tool Pouches
Finding more Tools does not mean you can equip all of them at once. Your current Crest, slot colors, and pouch progression all decide which combinations are realistic.
Check your slot pressure before calling any Tool an automatic pick.
If a Tool will not fit your current Crest, its strength is theoretical until the rest of the loadout changes.
Build With Any Silksong Tool
Knowing what a Tool does is only half the decision. The real question is what happens when you combine it with the rest of your loadout.
Choose your Crest and slot limits
Add compatible Red, Blue, and Yellow Tools
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Silksong Tools FAQ
Fast answers for players comparing tools, routes, and loadouts.
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