What to know
- The Wall Jump, known as Cling Grip, is an essential early-game ability that lets you cling to and bounce off vertical walls for better vertical mobility.
- It's located at the top of the Shellwood area, accessible after progressing through initial regions like Far Fields and Greymoor.
- You'll need to defeat the boss Sister Splinter and navigate a platforming challenge involving pogo jumps on white flowers.
- Once obtained, press the jump button while against a wall to perform the move, aiding exploration in areas like The Marrow and Bellhart.
You’ll find Wall Jump (Cling Grip Ability) by progressing to Shellwood, beating Sister Splinter, then navigating platform puzzles up to a shrine where it becomes yours.
Wall Jump ability location: Where to get the Cling Grip in Silksong
Here’s a detailed guide in steps:
Step 1
Make sure you have reached Bellhart, which lies west of Greymoor, and then journey into the Shellwood region.
Step 2
Progress through Shellwood until you encounter and defeat Sister Splinter (a boss). You cannot get the wall jump before this fight.
Step 3
After defeating Sister Splinter, follow the path deeper in Shellwood toward a hidden shrine/plaque that grants Cling Grip.
Step 4
Navigate complex platforming sections. Use pogo jumps (off special flowers/blooms) where needed. Climb up shafts, avoid hazards like thorns. Traverse rooms and doors; some require taking elevators or descending/ascending via shafts.
Step 5
Reach the shrine / plaque. Interact with it to unlock Cling Grip, thereby giving Hornet the ability to cling to walls and perform wall jumps.
Getting the Wall Jump ability: Common pitfalls & tips
| Issue | Tip |
|---|---|
| Falling or not making jumps in Shellwood | Make sure you use pogo jumps and find safe platforms; patience is key. |
| Unaware of which boss is Sister Splinter | If the boss seems plant/tree-based or related to nature in Shellwood, that’s likely Sister Splinter. Be prepared. |
| Missing paths/hinting doors | Explore side rooms and vertical shafts; sometimes the route is not immediately obvious. |
| Not having enough abilities to reach the shrine | If you get stuck, maybe you missed another ability or bench; retrace to see if there are alternate routes unlocked by earlier abilities. |
Where Wall Jump sits in Silksong game progression
The Wall Jump / Cling Grip is an early-to-mid ability in terms of progression in Silksong. You’ll need to clear enough of Shellwood (including defeating Sister Splinter) but you don’t need many of the later game tools yet. Unlocking it significantly opens up exploration and access to vertical sections.
Getting the Wall Jump (Cling Grip) is a turning point in Silksong: defeat Sister Splinter in Shellwood, navigate through several careful platforming segments, and claim the shrine or plaque that grants the ability. Once you have it, walls aren’t barriers anymore but opportunities.
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