Your Guide to Unlocking Old Diving Bell in Silksong

What to know

• The Old Diving Bell is located in Deep Docks, behind a locked Simple Key door.
• You can reach the bell in Act 2, but unlocking and using it requires the Diving Bell Key from Act 3.
• The Diving Bell Key is a reward for completing the Caretaker’s quests in Songclave and progressing into Act 3.
• Unlocking the bell allows access to a deep, hidden area tied to major late-game content, including the true ending.

Once you’ve explored Silksong’s Deep Docks and found the mysterious Old Diving Bell, your next goal is to unlock its secrets. This guide walks you through every step, including when you can access each stage, how to obtain the required items, and tips for clearing any roadblocks.

Old Diving Bell requirements

• The bell cannot be unlocked before Act 3; visiting earlier is mostly for map completion or exploration.
• Talk to all key NPCs and don’t skip sidequest dialogue, which can affect Act 3 progression.

Steps in brief to unlocking Old Diving bell

• Explore Deep Docks, find the locked gate, and open it with a Simple Key.
• Defeat the mini-boss and proceed to the Diving Bell room.
• Advance through the main story until Act 3 is unlocked.
• Complete Caretaker quests in Songclave.
• Receive the Diving Bell Key from the Caretaker.
• Return to the bell, unlock it, and descend.

Step 1: Reaching the Old Diving Bell in Deep Docks

You’ll first encounter the Diving Bell in the Deep Docks, a challenging area filled with platforming and tough enemies. The bell itself is found behind a door that requires a Simple Key to open.

To get there, traverse the lower right areas of Deep Docks. After unlocking the Simple Key gate, fight through a short sequence (including a mini-boss), and you’ll arrive at the sealed Diving Bell.

• The location is mid-way down in the Deep Docks.
• A lever opens a bridge, leading to the mini-boss fight and then to the bell itself.

Step 2: Getting the Simple Key

You’ll need a Simple Key to open the gate that blocks the path to the Diving Bell.

• Simple Keys can be found in shops or as specific loot in earlier regions.
• Only one is needed for the Old Diving Bell door.

Step 3: When and how the Diving Bell unlocks

The bell remains sealed on your first visit. To unlock it:

• Progress the story to Act 3 by completing major quests and reaching the “Snared Silk” ending path.
• Finish all Caretaker quests in Songclave. This triggers the storyline advancement needed for the key.
• Once Act 3 begins, visit Songclave (repeatedly maybe) until the Caretaker gives you the Diving Bell Key.

Using the Diving Bell Key

Once you’ve claimed the Diving Bell Key as a reward:

• Return to Deep Docks and approach the bell.
• Interact with it to unlock and activate the bell, revealing a new passage deeper underground.
• The Diving Bell allows access to one of Silksong’s deepest areas, the Abyss, crucial for late-game progression and the true ending sequence.

Old Diving Bell unlocks new areas and content

Descending with the Diving Bell reveals a hidden section of the world, with new enemies, platforming sequences, and story revelations. This is required for those seeking to experience the true ending of Silksong’s narrative.

Old Diving Bell – one for the completionists, not casual gamers!

The Old Diving Bell is an essential late-game feature for exploration lovers and those aiming for all endings. Though locked until Act 3, persistent players will find the journey leads to major revelations and new challenges.