Silk Skills in Hollow Knight: Silksong are moves that Hornet can use at the cost of her Silk. Of course, this ability is more powerful compared to her normal needle attacks, but it may also put players in a bad position as they lose the Silk needed to heal. There are plenty of Silk Skills available for different occasions. For instance, the Rune Rage skill is perfect against a horde of enemies, while the Pale Nails skill in Silksong is great for chasing mobile opponents.

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All 3 Pale Oil Locations (Pinmaster's Oil Quest) In Silksong

To further upgrade Hornet's Needle in Hollow Knight: Silksong, players must find a Pale Oil for the Pinmaster.

How To Get Pale Nails Skill In Silksong

Pale Nails skill in Silksong is obtainable from The Cradle, right where players fight Grand Mother Silk at the end of Act 2. Climb back up to the boss's arena, and you should find the boss's hand on top of a rock.

Choose to Bind with it to claim the Pale Nails Silk Skill, which is the last Silk Skill to unlock to get the Woven achievement in Silksong.

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Pale Nails skill creates a projectile of three nails, which will actively seek an enemy, guaranteeing a hit. This is similar to the ability Grand Mother Silk uses against Hornet in her boss battle. However, if the enemy disappears from the screen, the nails will hit nothing, since it won't hover indefinitely, unlike the Cogfly tool in Silksong.

How To Reach Pale Nails Skill Location In Silksong

To reach the Pale Nails location in Silksong, players must find a way to reach The Cradle through a series of high jumps. Naturally, you need to have the Silk Soar skill in Silksong to perform this feat, as the passages are all in super high places.

First, walk to the right side of the Choral Chambers, right next to the entrance to Cog Core. Keep an eye on the ceiling where there will be an opening to go up. Use the high jump to ascend.

Next, once players reach the Architect Melody room in Silksong (or what's left of it), go to the right, and attempt to Silk Soar up. You should be able to see that there's a passage and adjust your jumping from there.

Finally, Hornet will arrive at the platform where she fought Lace before Grand Mother Silk. This time, use the Silk Soar on the light to reach the boss arena.

Before you go up here, you can also follow the steps to complete the Passing of the Age quest in Silksong, as the final location is nearby.

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September 4, 2025
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Everyone 10+ / Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood
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