Exploring Far Fields in Hollow Knight: Silksong is an adventure filled with hidden corners and rewarding challenges. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to uncover the secret area in Far Fields, secure key items like the Warding Bell, and complete the Flexile Spines quest to unlock new paths.
Step-by-step guide to finding the secret passage
The secret area in Far Fields lies within a vertical shaft leading to Pilgrim’s Rest. Follow these steps to locate it:
- Defeat Lace in Deep Docks: Progress through Deep Docks until you face Lace. Use Hornet’s needle and dash to dodge her attacks and land hits, unlocking the exit to Far Fields.
- Enter Far Fields: From the Deep Docks exit, head right, navigating rooms with black leafy creatures and Far Field Ant Warriors. Use quick slashes to clear enemies.
- Reach the vertical shaft: Continue right until you enter a tall vertical shaft with upward-blowing wind vents, connecting to Pilgrim’s Rest.
- Descend to the bottom left: Counter the wind vents by timing your jumps and dashes to drop to the bottom left side of the shaft. Look for a breakable wall near the floor.
- Break into the secret passage: Attack the wall with Hornet’s needle to reveal the hidden chamber. Jump toward a glowing light source to collect the Warding Bell, which protects you while binding wounds.
Step-by-step guide to collecting additional rewards
Far Fields offers valuable collectibles like Shell Shards and a Mask Shard. Here’s how to grab them:
- Purchase the Far Fields map:
- In the vertical shaft, head to the bottom right to find Shakra, an NPC.
- Buy the Far Fields map for 50 Rosaries to navigate the area’s looping paths.
- Collect Shell Shards:
- Near Shakra, find an explosive rock on the ground.
- Attack it to collect Shell Shards, used for equipment upgrades.
- Obtain the Mask Shard (requires Drifter’s Cloak):
- From the Seamstress’s tent, head right to a room with wind currents.
- Use the Drifter’s Cloak to ride currents upward by striking orange, glowing orbs.
- Break three exploding rocks in sequence, avoiding their blast radius, to reveal a chamber with the Mask Shard, which boosts health.
Step-by-step guide to completing the Flexile Spines quest
The Drifter’s Cloak, which lets you ride wind currents, is crucial for accessing parts of Far Fields. Here’s how to complete the quest:
- Find the Seamstress: From the vertical shaft, head southeast to a tent-like structure over a lava pool. Climb wooden platforms carefully to reach her.
- Accept the quest: Speak to the Seamstress, who tasks you with collecting 25 Spine Cores from Hoker enemies.
- Locate the Hoker cave: Exit the tent and head right to a cave with Hokers.
- Farm Spine Cores:
- Attack Hokers until they shoot blades that lodge in the ground.
- Strike the blades to collect Spine Cores. Repeat until you have 25, dodging Hoker melee attacks.
- Return to the Seamstress: Deliver the cores to receive the Drifter’s Cloak, enabling wind-current traversal.
Navigating challenges in Far Fields
Far Fields’ secret area and surrounding regions have hazards to watch for:
- Wind vents: In the vertical shaft, time your jumps to counter upward wind vents. Use Hornet’s dash to stay on course.
- Lava pools: Stick to platforms near the Seamstress’s tent to avoid instant-death lava.
- Hoker enemies: Bait Hokers into shooting blades, then strike the blades for cores. Keep your distance to avoid their melee strikes.
- Explosive rocks: Stand back when breaking rocks to avoid blast damage.
Key collectibles and points of interest
Far Fields offers additional rewards and challenges:
| Item/Point of Interest | Location | Requirements | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warding Bell | Secret passage in vertical shaft | Hornet’s needle, defeat Lace | Protection while binding wounds |
| Far Fields Map | Shakra, bottom right of vertical shaft | 50 Rosaries | Navigation aid |
| Shell Shards | Explosive rock near Shakra | None | Equipment upgrades |
| Mask Shard | Hidden chamber via wind currents | Drifter’s Cloak | Increased health |
| Fourth Chorus (Boss) | Lava pit near Seamstress | Drifter’s Cloak | Progression unlock |
| Silkspeed Anklets | Trial chamber in Far Fields | None | Faster sprinting with Silk |
Why the secret area enhances your journey
Exploring Far Fields’ secret passage rewards you with the Warding Bell and teaches you to seek hidden areas, a core mechanic in Silksong. The Drifter’s Cloak opens new traversal options, while Shell Shards and Mask Shards strengthen Hornet for tougher battles. The map keeps you oriented in Far Fields’ complex layout, making exploration smoother.
Deciding if it’s worth exploring
The secret area in Far Fields is a must for any Silksong player. The Warding Bell and Mask Shard boost your survivability, and the Drifter’s Cloak is essential for progression. With clear steps, you can tackle this area early, setting yourself up for success in Pharloom’s challenging regions.
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