Best Tools in Silksong (Tier List)

Cogwork Wheel

Red

Expanding circular blade powered by a cogwork motor. Propels forward, slicing through foes.

Flintslate

Red

Sharpening slate made from cut and polished flintgem. Temporarily superheats the needle's blade, imbuing each slash with flame and increasing lethality.

Longpin

Red

Weighted pin and haft, formed to pierce tough shells.

Magnetite Brooch

Yellow

Holy stone inscribed with a prayer for Rosaries. Any loose beads will be pulled toward the wearer.

Pimpillo

Red

Fabric pouch filled with volatile material. Explodes on impact with enemies or when ignited by its fuse.

Quick Sling

Blue

Taut-drawing mechanism built from reed and bone, intended for mounting on the limb of a bug. Doubles the number of tools thrown.

Silkshot II

Red

Ancient weapon of the Weavers, repaired and modified by Twelfth Architect. Uses shell canisters and the wielder's own Silk to fire.

Snitch Pick

Blue

Hooked tool for the forceful retrieval of loot from bugs and husks. Harpoon into foes to steal Rosaries and shell shards, while causing additional damage.

Spider Strings

Yellow

Sophisticated Weaver device. Resonates with music played to amplify and enhance a performance. Expands and strengthens the effects of Needolin.

Spool Extender

Blue

Silk-storing tool of the Citadel, fashioned after an artefact of the Weavers. Allows the storing of additional Silk beyond one's natural abilities.

Threefold Pin

Red

Flat, layered weapon, crafted to be thrown in a set.

Volt Filament

Blue

Charged organ from a defeated Voltwyrm. Can be coiled around thread, imbuing all Silk Skills with an electric charge.

Voltvessels

Red

Convertible orbs containing electricity. The vessels can be thrown as a bola for an explosive discharge or staked as a spear to release a column of energy.

Warding Bell

Blue

Holy bell inscribed with a hymn of protection. Shields the bearer as they bind their wounds.

Weavelight

Blue

Gleaming apparatus of Weaver make. Its core emits a faint glow. Increases the speed of Silk regeneration.

Weighted Belt

Yellow

Heavy band favoured by those with an unsteady step. The wearer will recoil less when striking foes and will not be flung as far when taking damage.

Claw Mirrors

Blue

Twin theatrical tools of a vainglorious bug. When binding, emits a searing blast that damages surrounding enemies.

Upgraded form of the Claw Mirror.

Curveclaw

Red

Arched sharp bone used by hunters to take down flying prey.

Dead Bug's Purse

Yellow

Discarded purse of a fallen pilgrim. Allows the bearer to retain some Rosaries upon defeat.

Delver's Drill

Red

Rotary tool used for boring into bone and rock. Drives the wielder downwards, while spinning the drill with destructive force.

Egg of Flealia

Blue

Icon of the mythical mother flea, passed down from caravans of old. A symbol of protection and kinship. Decreases the cost of Silk Skills while health is full.

Flea Brew

Red

An invigorating beverage prepared by the Flea Caravan. Temporarily increases the speed of movement and attacks.

Magma Bell

Blue

Forged iron bell, crafted to ward against the intense heat of the Deep Docks. Reduces the damage taken from flame and magma.

Scuttlebrace

Yellow

An artificial spine that clasps tight around the shell. Enhances the wearer's innate flexibility, allowing rapid retreat.

Silkspeed Anklets

Yellow

Experimental anklets of Weaver make. Draws upon the wearer's own Silk to increase sprinting speed.

Straight Pin

Red

Light throwing tool, designed for rapid attacks.

Pin Badge

Blue

Emblem of the Order of the Pinstress, the old blademasters of Pharloom. Reduces the charge time of Needle Strike.

Plasmium Phial

Red

Spear-phial containing Plasmium. Injecting the liquid allows one to gain health beyond their natural limits.

Reserve Bind

Blue

Ornate artefact of the Citadel, able to hold a Bind's worth of Silk. Used when healing is needed and one's natural resources run low. The Reserve Bind will be restored when resting at a bench.

Sawtooth Circlet

Blue

Flexible belt of serrated metal teeth, able to affix to the helm of a cloak. Flaring the cloak will spin the blades, damaging surrounding enemies.

Shard Pendant

Yellow

Crude trinket worn by collectors and crafters. Allows one to collect more shell shards from defeated creatures.

Shell Satchel

Yellow

Quick access container formed from an old shell. Increases the quantity of crafted tools.

Silkshot I

Red

Ancient weapon of the Weavers, repaired and modified by Forge Daughter. Uses shell canisters and the wielder's own Silk to fire.

Wreath of Purity

Blue

Fragile band woven of reed and leaf, crafted to repel Muckmaggots. If broken, the wreath will be repaired while resting at a bench.

Barbed Bracelet

Yellow

Vicious bracelet worn by those who believe they have not been duly punished. Increases damage taken, but also increases damage dealt by needle.

Druid's Eyes

Blue

Powerful amulet of protection formed from many Mossberries. As the bearer takes damage, the amulet weeps a green elixir that will form into Silk.

Upgraded form of Druid's Eye.

Memory Crystal

Blue

Reflective stone with mnemonic properties. When taking damage, a memory of the bearer is formed of crystal. The memory will shatter into sharp spines if an enemy comes into contact.

Multibinder

Blue

Extends the act of binding, but increases its healing effect.

Needle Phial

Red

Tool designed to extract and store fluids. To pierce its target, the Needle Phial must first be charged to full tension.

Rosary Cannon

Red

Repurposed mechanism from the base of a rosary stringing machine. Rosaries must be inserted to reload the cannon.

Snare Setter

Red

Trap-setting tool of the Weavers. Lays a Silk rune that ignites when foes come into contact. Uses shell canisters and the wielder's own Silk.

Thief's Mark

Yellow

A symbol worn to identify oneself to fellow thieves. Gain extra Rosaries from defeated enemies, but lose some Rosaries on taking damage.