Hollow Knight Silksong Act 2, the Citadel of Song, becomes accessible after defeating the Last Judge and passing through the Grand Gate. This area introduces new game mechanics, enemy types, Ancestral Arts, and numerous quests that will challenge Hornet as she explores the Great Citadel. Along the way, you’ll face multiple bosses, discover hidden items like Pale Oil, and interact with familiar characters.
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This Act 2 Citadel of Song walkthrough is designed to guide you through the area efficiently, highlighting key locations, quests, and boss encounters.
Entering the Grand Gate
After the Last Judge encounter, proceed through the Grand Gate, which requires ringing the five bells in Act 1 Pharloom. Inside, inspect the first miniature Citadel model to receive a map of the area (cost: 40 Rosaries).
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Drop down with the broken lift on the far right of the Grand Gate, then make your way up to the Underworks.
Exploring the Underworks
The Underworks are located directly beneath the Choral Chambers. Collect the free Underworks map by climbing to the left side of the room with the broken board. Avoid sawblades and defeat enemies while making your way through this region.
Choral Chambers & Ventrica Transport
Once at the Choral Chambers, purchase the map for 70 Rosaries. Close to this area, you’ll find the Ventrica Hollow Knight Silksong Act 2, a tube transport system that allows fast travel across Citadel regions.
Grand Bellway & Songclave
- Explore the Grand Bellway, unlocking the Bellway station.
- Head east to reach a resting bench and the First Shrine. After exiting, the Caretaker of the Shrine will ask you to check on Songclave later.
Cogwork Dancers Boss Fight
The Cogwork Core houses the Cogwork Dancers, a dual-boss fight. Watch their attack patterns carefully; after defeating one, the fight becomes a one-on-one encounter. After both are down, two floor grates open, leading to a room with a Cogwork Core map.
Secrets of the Cogwork Core
Drop through the floor openings and head east to interact with a giant wheel lever. This opens a horizontal path, the same passage used to travel from Grand Bellway to Songclave.
Whispering Vaults & Vaultkeeper Cardinius
Use the horizontal passage to reach the Whispering Vaults and meet Vaultkeeper Cardinius. Move giant boxes along rails to navigate, hand over Psalm Cylinders, and collect Pale Oil, which can be used for a Needle Upgrade.
Trobbio Boss Fight & Clawline Ability
After interacting with three statues, you are tasked with finding three Melodies. First, return to the Underworks to acquire the Clawline Ancestral Art:
- Traverse the Cauldron area to find the Clawline skill.
- Use it to escape the area and destroy ceiling obstacles to progress.
- Return to the lift from the Trobbio boss fight to continue your journey.
Vaultkeeper’s Melody & Pale Oil Locations
- Reach a hidden section in Whispering Vaults to collect Vaultkeeper’s Melody and save at a bench.
- Move boxes to access Pale Oil in the east corridor. Flick the switch to progress into Choral Chambers.
Next Updates
This guide will be updated to include:
- Locations of Architect’s and Conductor’s melodies
- Exploration paths in The Slab
- Route to the Faydown Cloak
Stay tuned for a full Act 2 Citadel of Song walkthrough!
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