What to know
- Volatile Flintbeetles are part of a Wish-based Hunt task available at the Wish Board in Bone Bottom.
- Three Flintbeetles inhabit The Marrow, embedded in ceilings or walls.
- Location details and a reward (Memory Locket) help customise charm loadouts.
- New insights guide safe tactics and efficient farming strategy.
Silksong “Wish” tasks via the Wish Board appear once Hornet progresses enough and reaches Bone Bottom. It triggers a quest to track down three Volatile Flintbeetles hidden around The Marrow region.
Quick step-by-step guide to finding and defeating Flintbeetles in Silksong
Wish Promised
| Step | Action | Details / Tips |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unlock the Hunt | Visit the Wish Board in Bone Bottom to accept the Hunt for Volatile Flintbeetles. |
| 2 | Enter The Marrow | Travel into The Marrow area where all three Flintbeetles are located. |
| 3 | Find the first Flintbeetle | From the first bench, climb upward and break into the ceiling on the left; attack it when it emerges. |
| 4 | Find the second Flintbeetle | Stay in the same room; move to the upper right wall and strike it when it bursts free. Clear smaller enemies first. |
| 5 | Find the third Flintbeetle | Explore further right in The Marrow until spotting another embedded in the wall. Prepare for an explosive fight. |
| 6 | Defeat each safely | Dodge their charging leaps, arc jumps, and lava-bullet rain. Keep distance to avoid their final explosion. |
| 7 | Claim the reward | Return to the Wish Board in Bone Bottom and collect the Memory Locket to expand charm slots. |
How to find them via droppings (the intended method)
Rather than memorizing map spots, the game gives clues:
While exploring The Marrow, watch for Flintbeetle dung / droppings on the ground.
Interact with a piece of dung. That triggers a scent / trail that glows, guiding toward the nearby Flintbeetle.
Follow the glowing trail. Some paths require platforming or moving through enemies.
Be quick, since the trail can expire or fade. If that happens, return to last dung and re-interact.
Exact hiding spots in The Marrow
Here’s where each Flintbeetle lurks:
First Flintbeetle: From the first bench in The Marrow, interact with droppings to reach a ceiling above—to the left—and attack it there.
Second Flintbeetle: In the same room, on the upper left—but towards the upper right wall, there’s another embedded Flintbeetle. Clearing nearby enemies first can help manage the fight.
Third Flintbeetle: Look to the right side of The Marrow, also lodged in a wall. This one’s less tricky once the movement patterns are understood.
This path through The Marrow makes them fairly methodical to locate.
What makes Flintbeetles tricky—and tips to beat them
Volatile—and it's not just the name. Each beetle boasts dangerous attacks:
- A charging leap that leaves an explosive trail—best to dodge backwards.
- A leaping arc attack—stand still and carefully step away to avoid it.
- Lava-bullet rain—watch the patterns and stay mobile.
They explode upon defeat, so finish them with care if health is low.
Rewards: What’s the payoff?
Once all three are defeated, return to the Wish Board and claim your prize—a Memory Locket. These unlock extra charm slots when you sit at a bench—great for building out Hornet’s abilities.
This little Hunt delivers flavor, challenge, and tangible reward in a compact mini-quest. Its inclusion via the Wish system and the appeal of charm expansion makes the Flintbeetle task memorable—as well as practical for Hornet’s journey. Mastering these explosive bugs means securing a boost in customization that’ll pay off in tougher areas ahead.
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