What to know
- Fatal Resolve is a Wish quest available in Act 3.
- You must accept it from the Bellhart Wishboard.
- The objective is to defeat Pinstress in Mount Fay.
- Completion rewards you with the Pin Badge tool.
Fatal Resolve is one of the tougher quests in Hollow Knight: Silksong, available in Act 3. This Wish sends you into Mount Fay, where you’ll face the powerful foe Pinstress. The challenge demands solid preparation and good knowledge of Hornet’s combat abilities, but the reward makes it worthwhile.
Fatal Resolve quest location points on map
- Start quest at Bellhart- travel to Blasted Steps
- Find the location of Pinstress from Blasted Steps
- Meet and Defeat Pinstress at Mount Fay
Step 1: Start the Fatal Resolve quest
- Progress the main story until Act 3.
- Complete the earlier Wish “Awaiting the End.”
- Visit the Bellhart Wishboard. Fatal Resolve will appear as an available quest.
- Accept it to trigger the objective: defeat Pinstress in Mount Fay.
Step 2: Reach Blasted Steps
- Travel from Bellhart to the Blasted Step Bellway.
- Use the station there to find the location of Pinstress.
- Expect platforming challenges and enemy resistance along the way, so bring mobility tools and healing.
Step 3: Find Pinstress in Mount Fay
- Go to the Blasted Steps Bellway and travel to the Slab Bellway
- Use the station there to reach Mount Fay.
Step 4: Defeat Pinstress
- Pinstress uses rapid needle strikes and long combos. Watch for her pauses between patterns to find openings.
- Dashes and wall jumps are vital. Avoid lingering near walls, where she can pin you down with needle barrages.
- Aggressive bursts are safer than long combos. Deal damage during her recovery windows, then retreat.
- Rest and adjust your charm loadout in a nearby bench before entering her lair.
Rewards for completing Fatal Resolve
Once you defeat Pinstress, the quest completes, and you receive:
| Reward | Description |
|---|---|
| Pin Badge | A unique tool that enhances Hornet’s arsenal. It can support both combat and exploration depending on your setup. |
| Quest Completion | The Wish log updates, marking Fatal Resolve as complete. |
This tool becomes especially helpful for later challenges, giving you a practical edge in Pharloom.
Combat tips for Pinstress
- Equip defensive charms: Extra survivability lets you stay in fights longer.
- Stack mobility tools: Faster dashes and jumps give you better control.
- Keep healing minimal: Pinstress punishes healing attempts heavily, so use them only when you’re safe.
- Capitalize on openings: Her recovery frames after combos are your best chance to strike.
- Stay patient: Don’t rush the fight; slow, consistent damage works better than risky aggression.
The Fatal Resolve Wish is both a test of your combat mastery and a gateway to one of the more useful mid-game tools in Silksong. Defeating Pinstress takes focus, but once you claim the Pin Badge, the payoff makes the effort worthwhile.
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