What to know
- Pollip Hearts are hidden in six unique purple blossoms in Shellwood and nearby Bellhart.
- You’ll need Cling Grip (wall-jumping ability unlocked by defeating Sister Splinter) for most.
- Locations include bounce-puzzles, vertical climbs, vine-hidden walls, and a tricky path via Bellhart.
- Collect all six to trade with Greyroot for the Pollip Pouch, granting a poison effect to your Tools.
Silksong turns exploration into discovery—and nowhere is that truer than with the purple flowers that hold Pollip Hearts. These blooms are more than scenery; they reward perseverance and a keen eye. Every one found brings you closer to powering up those all-important Tools.
How to start the Rite of the Pollip quest
The Rite of the Pollip quest is initiated by locating and speaking with Greyroot, an NPC found in the cave near the southwest edge of Shellwood, close to a bench and elevator shaft. Accepting the quest prompts the search for Pollip Hearts, which appear as large purple flowers glowing in various locations.
Pollip Hearts locations in brief
For those in a hurry, here's a quick summary of bloom locations in Silksong:
| # | Location description | Required action |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | High platform near Shellwood entrance | Cling Grip wall-climb |
| 2 | Left-side platform near entrance | Standard platforming |
| 3 | White-flower bounce puzzle above | Bounce + attack chaining |
| 4 | Vertical climb near Cling Grip reward | Wall-jump climb |
| 5 | Mid-height wall in central Shellwood | Cling and slide left |
| 6 | Behind vine wall via Bellhart route | Traverse Bellhart + break wall |
Start at blossoms near Shellwood’s entrance
Two early purple flower locations lie close to the Shellwood entrance. One perches up high—reachable only after acquiring Cling Grip and jumping between wall grips near the entrance’s top right. The other hides in a platforming stretch to the left of the entrance—accessible even before the wall-climb upgrade.
Bounce-puzzle bloom amid white flowers
One challenging bloom requires using white flowers as trampolines. You’ll bounce upward by attacking beneath Hornet while airborne, chaining jumps until you reach the purple flower above. It demands rhythm, not just floaty jumps.
Vertical wall-climb flower near the Cling Grip reward
After defeating Sister Splinter and gaining Cling Grip, you’ll find a vertical ascent leading to another purple blossom. Climb up, veer left, then drop and veer right to hit the hidden flower.
Central Shellwood bloom in left-central room
Deep in Shellwood’s central zone, a platform sits halfway up the left wall—lined with purple buds. Use Cling Grip to slide and cling your way left, then hop onto that platform to snag a Pollip Heart.
Hidden vine-wall bloom accessed via Bellhart
The final purple flower is tricky. From Shellwood’s exit near Sister Splinter’s lair, head into Bellhart’s upper region. Carefully drop down past the big bell bugs, then look left for a secret passage back to Shellwood. Navigate the spikes, break through a vine-covered wall dotted with purple blooms, and reveal the last Pollip Heart.
Reward from collecting all six purple flower blooms
Find every Pollip Heart and return to Greyroot in Shellwood’s bottom-left. Trade them in to receive the Pollip Pouch—a charm you equip in the blue slot. This charm infuses your Tools with poison, creating lingering enemy damage. Note that Needle weapons don’t benefit—only your craftable Tools gain this effect.
Silksong blossoms with secrets—and the purple flower quest is one of its sweetest. Explore carefully, practice your platforming, and uncover each hidden bloom to grow stronger—and sneakily toxic.
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