🎮 Silksong - Ultimate Silksong Platinum Walkthrough Part 1 - 100% Completion Guide & Pro Strategies

Based on segments [00:00.0 - 05:09.0] from the original content

Welcome to Pharloom! After the opening cutscenes, it’s time to take the first step on what the creator, Absalom, calls a “long journey, but a fun journey.” Before you rush ahead, take a moment in this first room to get your controls and settings dialed in.

The biggest change for Hollow Knight veterans is the new pogo mechanic. Instead of a straight downward pogo, Hornet now uses a diagonal pogo (01:45). Getting used to this early is crucial for both combat and traversal.

🔥 Key Takeaways:

• 💡 Master the Diagonal Pogo: Practice it on the first few enemies. It’s your new bread-and-butter move.
• ⚡ Break Everything: Look for “Shard Statues” (01:59), which are breakable objects that drop Shards, one of the game’s main currencies.
• 🎯 Secrets Are Everywhere: Team Cherry hasn’t changed their ways. Always check for hidden walls and paths.

💬 Community Quote:

“If you Platinumed Hollow Knight, I just want you to know it’s time to check your ego at the door because this one is going to be more daunting.” - [00:46]

🎮 Step-by-Step Breakdown:

1. First Secret Room: In the room after you pick up your weapon, attack the wall on the far right to reveal a hidden area with your first Shard Statue (01:54).
   

2. Second Secret Area: In the next area with water, drop down onto a ledge on the left. Hug the wall and hold left to walk into another secret room containing more shards (02:36).
   

3. First Moss Berry: After clearing the next room, climb up the platforms. You’ll need to hit a Moss Berry (03:53) hanging from the ceiling. We need three of these for an NPC quest later!
   

Covering segments [05:09.0 - 09:00.0] insights

As you progress, you’ll find a new currency type: Rosary Beads (04:40). These are your “monies,” your “shinies,” and they are crucial for buying items from merchants. Grab them whenever you see them.

Soon after, you’ll encounter your first Bench (07:12). Just like bonfires in Dark Souls, these are your checkpoints. Resting refills your health but also respawns all enemies in the area. Use this first one, because your first boss fight is just ahead.

🚀 Boss Strategy: Tutorial Boss
This is a straightforward introductory boss designed to test your grasp of the new mechanics.

• 🎯 Stay Mobile: Use your dash and jumps to stay out of the way of its lunging attacks.
• 💪 Simple Pattern: The creator recommends a simple strategy for new players: stand in the middle, jump over her when she dashes, get one or two hits in, and repeat (08:02).
• 🔥 Pogo for Style Points: Once you’re comfortable, use the diagonal pogo to get extra damage in while staying airborne to avoid falling debris.

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After the boss fight, you’ll meet the Chapel Maiden and receive your main objective: The Great Citadel. This leads you to Bone Bottom (10:32), your main hub area, which is filled with… colorful characters.

🏆 Key NPCs & Quests in Bone Bottom:

• Flick the Fixer (12:06): Talk to him to eventually unlock the bounty board.
• The Singing Lady (12:25): She’s convinced she can open a giant door by hitting it with a metal rod. Let her dream.
• The Fleas (17:06): Talk to the captain to accept the Lost Fleas quest, a major collectible hunt similar to the Grubs from Hollow Knight.
• The Merchant (11:43): Window shop for now; we’ll be back with Rosary Beads soon.

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[Segment Reference: 22:20 - 45:00]

This part of the guide is dense with critical pickups that lead directly to your first trophies. Follow this path precisely to ensure 100% completion for this section.

🔥 Trophy Breakdown:

1. “Equipped” Trophy - The Shard Pendant - Segment: 22:27 - 22:47
   After navigating the area past the Fleas, you’ll find a path leading down. Follow it to discover the Shard Pendant. Picking this up immediately pops your first trophy, Equipped (22:32). This tool increases the number of Shell Shards you collect from enemies.
   

2. “Bound” Trophy - The Silk Spear - Segment: 31:30 - 32:26
   In the Moss Home area, you’ll find a shrine holding a new ability: the Silk Spear (32:23). This powerful tool (used with R1) allows you to break through thick spiderwebs, opening up new paths. Acquiring it unlocks your second trophy, Bound.
   

3. “Granted” Trophy - The Berry Quest - Segment: 37:05 - 37:13
   With the Silk Spear, you can access an NPC who needs those three Moss Berries we’ve been collecting. Turn them in to complete her “promise” and receive the Druid’s Eye pendant. This act of kindness grants you the Granted trophy (37:10).
   

4. “Liberated” Trophy - The Bell Boss - Segment: 42:39 - 44:50
   The final boss of this section is a fast-moving warrior who drops bells from the ceiling. Defeating him requires learning three key attacks and surviving a second phase where bells constantly fall. Victory rewards you with the Liberated trophy (44:41) and unlocks the fast travel system!
   

Based on insights from the content, here’s what NOT to do:

1. ❌ Missing the Pogo Berry - Segment: 06:35 - 07:04
   The second Moss Berry requires you to bait a hornet-like enemy, pogo off its head with your new diagonal pogo, and hit the berry in mid-air. If you kill the enemy first, you’ll miss it.

   • ✅ Fix: If you mess up, don’t worry. The creator confirms that resting at the next bench will respawn the enemy, allowing you to try again (06:56).
   • 🎯 Silksong Platinum Walkthrough Part 1 Impact: Missing this berry will halt your progress on a key side quest needed for a trophy.
     

2. ❌ Wasting Currency - Segment: 25:20 - 26:40, 48:42 - 49:12
   The merchants sell consumable map markers. While they seem useful, your currency (Shards and Rosary Beads) is much better spent on permanent upgrades.

   • ✅ Fix: Focus on buying the Maps, the Quill, and key items like the Compass and Magnetite Broach. Use the farming spot near the map merchant (26:21) to get all the Rosary Beads you need.
   • 💡 Pro Tip: The Shard Pendant you get for the first trophy makes farming much faster. Equip it immediately.

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🔥 Essential Resources for Your Silksong Platinum Walkthrough Part 1 Mastery:

• 🎯 Shard Pendant: Keep this equipped for maximum currency gain. - Referenced in segment 22:32
• ⚡ Full Map & Quill: The map merchant’s wares are non-negotiable for 100% exploration. - Referenced in segment 25:35
• 💪 Silk Spear: This is your key to unlocking countless secrets. Remember to use it on any spiderwebs you see. - Referenced in segment 32:23

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