How to Lift the Curse from Bellhart in Hollow Knight Silksong

Bellhart in Hollow Knight Silksong is a cursed and haunted region players encounter after exploring Greymoor’s western edge. The moment Hornet steps into this eerie location, a cutscene reveals its inhabitants trapped and immobilized by an unknown power.

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This curse stems from the powerful boss The Widow, who ensnares the region and its people. To free Bellhart, players must complete The Threadspun Town quest, which culminates in a mandatory battle against The Widow. Along the way, Hornet will also unlock the Needolin skill and her very first Needle upgrade.

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Prerequisites: Cling Grip Ancestral Art

Before you can challenge The Widow, Hornet needs the Cling Grip Ancestral Art. This wall-clinging skill is crucial for traversing Bellhart’s vertical areas and accessing hidden paths.

To obtain Cling Grip, you must defeat Sister Splinter, another mandatory boss. Once unlocked, Hornet gains the ability to cling and scale walls, making Bellhart’s cursed passages accessible.

Reaching the Inaccessible Path to Bellhart

1. Start at the Shellwood bench and head toward the Bellhart route.

2. Take the lift upwards, then travel east until you find a pond and golden platforms.

3. Instead of going left (as you did for Cling Grip), use the ability to climb onto the right platform.

4. This leads to a hidden route directly toward Bellhart’s boss encounter.

Navigating the Dark Caverns

Inside Bellhart’s dark caverns, progress cautiously:

• You’ll encounter bell-hat enemies and their smaller versions, Furm.
• Look for dented walls that can be broken to reveal hidden paths.
• Continue through these caverns until the environment shifts from bells to metallic surroundings — a sign you’re nearing Bellhart’s upper tower.
• From here, push right to find a floor gap that leads to the Widow’s lair.

The Widow Boss Fight in Hollow Knight Silksong

At first, The Widow appears calm, weaving her threads. But after a brief interaction, she attacks Hornet.

Boss Tips:

• The Widow is agile, striking quickly and dealing heavy mask damage.
• Cling Grip helps you navigate her vertical assaults.
• Stay patient, bait her weaving attacks, and punish her recovery windows.

Defeating The Widow not only frees Bellhart from her curse but also advances Hornet’s journey with a powerful new ability.

Unlocking the Needolin Skill

After the fight, Hornet experiences a memory sequence that requires Cling Grip to progress. Climbing upward, she learns to play music using the Needolin skill, a unique ability that enhances her future adventures.

When you return to the arena:

• Rest at the newly available bench.
• Continue right to activate a lift, which brings you down to a Bellhart finally freed from its curse.

Lifting the curse from Bellhart in Hollow Knight Silksong is a major late-game milestone. By defeating The Widow, completing The Threadspun Town quest, and unlocking Needolin, Hornet not only restores Bellhart but also gains new strength for the challenges ahead.

Make sure to rest before the fight and be prepared for one of the creepier and more challenging encounters Silksong has to offer.