Hollow Knight Silksong Crests Guide: All 7 Crest Locations and Abilities Explained

In Hollow Knight Silksong, Crests are powerful tools that shape Hornet’s combat style and survival potential. Each Crest comes with its own unique abilities and slot layout, allowing players to experiment with different builds depending on the challenge ahead.

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Some, like the Hunter Crest and Reaper Crest, are found early in the adventure, while others—such as the Shaman Crest—don’t become available until much later in the game. Choosing the right Crest can make all the difference in tough boss fights or exploration.

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Here’s a complete guide to all seven Hollow Knight Silksong Crests, their effects, and where to find them.

1) Hunter Crest

The Hunter Crest is Hornet’s starting Crest, available from the very beginning of the game. You can upgrade it later by visiting Eva in Weavenest Atla.

• Ability: Boosts melee damage with consecutive hits, as long as Hornet doesn’t take damage.
• Initial Slots: 1 Red, 1 Blue, 1 Yellow, 1 White
• Upgraded Slots: 2 Red, 2 Blue, 2 Yellow, 1 White

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2) Reaper Crest

Earned after completing the Chapel of the Reaper in Greymoor’s western cave.

• Ability: Grants extra Silk from enemies and enables heavy arcing slashes.
• Initial Slots: 1 Red, 1 Blue, 1 Yellow, 1 White
• Upgraded Slots: 2 Red, 2 Blue, 2 Yellow, 1 White

3) Wanderer Crest

Found inside the Bonegrave Area in Moss Grotto, after clearing the Chapel of the Wanderer.

• Ability: Allows faster strikes with a chance to land critical hits, great against weaker bosses and mobs.
• Initial Slots: 1 Red, 0 Blue, 2 Yellow, 1 White
• Upgraded Slots: 1 Red, 2 Blue, 3 Yellow, 1 White

4) Beast Crest

Obtained in the Hunter’s March, on the eastern side, after defeating the Savage Beastfly and completing the Chapel of the Beast.

• Ability: Grants lifesteal and boosts DPS.
• Initial Slots: 2 Red, 0 Blue, 0 Yellow, 1 White
• Upgraded Slots: 2 Red, 0 Blue, 2 Yellow, 1 White

5) Witch Crest

Unlocked by completing the Infestation Operation Wish for Greyroot in Greymoor.

• Ability: Adds sweeping swings and allows health leeching, similar to the Beast Crest.
• Initial Slots: 1 Red, 1 Blue, 0 Yellow, 1 White
• Upgraded Slots: 2 Red, 3 Blue, 0 Yellow, 1 White

6) Architect Crest

Found in the Cauldron (Underworks) after completing the Chapel of the Architect. You’ll need to earn the trust of the Twelfth Architect by purchasing items and obtaining his key.

• Ability: Lets Hornet rapidly craft new tools by spending Silk.
• Initial Slots: 3 Red, 0 Blue, 0 Yellow, 0 White
• Upgraded Slots: 3 Red, 2 Blue, 2 Yellow, 0 White

7) Shaman Crest

Located in the Ruined Chapel during Act 3. To access it, unlock the Silk Soar ability and travel from the Bell Station in Bone Bottom.

• Ability: Adds ranged power to needle attacks, including downward slashes—one of the strongest Crest abilities in the game.
• Initial Slots: 0 Red, 0 Blue, 0 Yellow, 3 White
• Upgraded Slots: 0 Red, 2 Blue, 0 Yellow, 3 White

The seven Hollow Knight Silksong Crests offer unique playstyles, from lifesteal and crits to ranged slashes and faster tool creation. Choosing the right Crest before a boss battle can give you the edge you need to survive Pharloom’s toughest challenges.