What to know

  • Elder Pilgrims appear in Bone Bottom near Bonegrave, mainly in Act 3.
  • Their spawn is random, requiring repeated area reloads or bench rests to trigger.
  • Defeating Elder Pilgrims unlocks Hunter's Journal entries critical for 100% completion.
  • Rewards include journal progression and unique in-game lore and challenges.

Elder Pilgrims are not major bosses but wandering figures connected to Pharloom’s pilgrim lore. They appear sporadically and deliver dialogue about faith, worthiness, and paths, reinforcing Silksong’s narrative focus. While not central to the main storyline, they play an important role in completing the Garb of the Pilgrims wish and earning a meaningful reward.

Where to find Elder Pilgrims

Finding Elder Pilgrims can feel tricky because they don’t spawn consistently. Their known spawn points are:

Stage Location Details
Acts 2 & 3 Bonegrave, outside the Chapel of the Wanderer About 50% chance of spawning
Post-Act 3 Near Bellhart, heading toward Shellwood May spawn fighting Shakra on the road

Players note a pattern: If a Pilgrim Hornfly spawns at a certain grave in Bonegrave, there’s a chance an Elder Pilgrim will appear nearby. While not fully confirmed, these small patterns may help predict spawns.

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How Elder Pilgrims connect to Garb of the Pilgrims

The Garb of the Pilgrims wish is a Hunt-type quest requiring 12 Pilgrim Shawls. Elder Pilgrims are woven into this storyline, serving as part of the pilgrim theme across Pharloom. Completing the quest grants the Rosary Necklace, which provides 120 rosary beads.

This makes Elder Pilgrims more about quest progress and lore rather than being straightforward combat challenges.

How to increase your chances of finding Elder Pilgrims

Step 1

Explore Bonegrave during Acts 2 and 3, revisiting the Chapel of the Wanderer regularly.

Step 2

Use benches or fast travel to reset the area and check again if no spawn occurs.

Step 3

Progress past Act 3 and check the path from Bellhart to Shellwood, where one may appear.

Step 4

Pay attention to small enemy spawn patterns, like Pilgrim Hornflies in Bonegrave, which may signal Elder Pilgrim presence.

Interaction and rewards from Elder Pilgrim

Each Elder Pilgrim defeated is recorded in the Hunter’s Journal, which is vital for players seeking full completion. These enemies are linked to late-game content, and defeating four of them unlocks their journal entry.

The Elder Pilgrim also provides unique audio dialogue lines adding to the world’s lore. While not tied to direct material rewards like items or Rosaries, their significance lies in journal progression and story enrichment.

While Elder Pilgrim relates strongly to journal progression, "Garb of the Pilgrims" is a related quest where players gather 12 Pilgrim Shawls from similar Pilgrim-type enemies in areas like The Marrow and Mosshome. Completing this quest rewards players with a Rosary Necklace containing 120 Rosaries, which can be valuable for currency and crafting purposes.