🎮 Silksong - Ultimate Silksong Platinum Walkthrough Part 8 - 100% Completion Guide & Pro Strategies

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Welcome back, weavers! Part 8 of our Silksong Platinum Walkthrough is a massive one. We’re kicking things off with some crucial cleanup before tackling the main storyline in Bellhart. Our first stop is Hunter’s March to meet an NPC named Scar, but we’ll be fast-traveling via Deep Docks to get there.

🔥 Key Takeaway: At this stage in your 100% Completion Guide, it’s critical to follow the path closely. Interacting with NPCs in the wrong order or buying out their shops too early can lock you out of questlines. When in doubt, talk to them but don’t buy everything unless instructed.

⚠️ DON’T BE A NOOB: The Cage Enemy in Farfields
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In Farfields, you’ll find an enemy carrying a large cage. This is a direct nod to Bloodborne’s Snatchers.

• DO NOT KILL HIM.
• DO NOT GET CAPTURED BY HIM.

This enemy is a one-way transport to a late-game area called “The Slab.” We will get captured by him intentionally much later to grab a specific tool and open a shortcut. Killing him removes this convenient transport. If you kill him by accident, there are others, but this is the easiest one to leave alone for now.

🎮 Step-by-Step: Acquiring the Curved Claw

1. Find the Hidden Room: In the room just before the boss arena in Farfields, look for a hidden entrance on the upper left wall.
   
2. Meet Scar: Navigate the short obstacle course to find Scar, a merchant.
3. Buy the Tool: Purchase the Curved Claw tool from his shop. This is essential. Do NOT buy the Fractured Mask just yet; we’ll come back for it later to manage his questline properly.
   

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With the Curved Claw in hand, it’s time to fully clear out Greymoor. We’ll be unlocking all the remaining map sections, grabbing key items, and meeting new characters.

🚀 Greymoor Collectibles & Encounters:

• Yarnaby the Bell Guy: In the left tower of Greymoor, you’ll find a new NPC, Yarnaby. Exhaust her dialogue for now.
  
• Rosary String & Pimpio Tool: Directly above Yarnaby, grab a Rosary String. Then, break the ceiling above that to find a secret room containing the crafting metal for the Pimpio tool.
  
• Silk Eater Item: Navigate a tricky spike and air-wave section in the upper-left tower to grab the Silk Eater, a consumable that retrieves your cocoon after death.
  
• Krat’s Secret Spa: On the right side of Greymoor, find a breakable wall to meet Krat. After a… memorable interaction, you’ll unlock the Flea’s spa, which fully restores health and silk.
  

💬 Community Quote:

“His carriage hides a special secret… I’m sure it does buddy. I’m sure it does.”

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This is the first major skill check of the game. Widow is a fast-paced, rhythmic fight reminiscent of the Mantis Lords from Hollow Knight. Stay calm, learn the patterns, and she’s one of the most satisfying bosses to master.

🏆 Boss-Level Execution: The Widow Strategy

1. Positioning is Key: Stay near the center of the arena. This gives you the most time to react to her string attacks.

2. Learn Her Attacks:

   • String Summons: Golden light beams will appear, indicating the path of incoming bells. This is your primary window to deal damage. Find a safe spot between the strings and attack.
     
   • Diagonal Dash: She’ll dash diagonally, followed immediately by a horizontal lunge. Dash under her initial dive, then immediately jump over the lunge. This is her most dangerous move.
   • Arena Fill: She’ll summon bells across the entire floor. The only safe place is on the walls. Jump onto a wall and wait it out. This is a free moment to breathe.
     

3. Phase 2 - The Tempo Increases: After you “defeat” her the first time, she gets back up for Phase 2. The patterns are the same, but much faster, and the strings now appear diagonally. Stay focused on dodging her dash combo and only attack during the string summons.

🚀 Pro Player Move: The Plasmium File Trick
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At the end of Phase 1, there’s a long transition animation. This is your chance! Rapidly use all three charges of your Plasmium File. This will give you three extra health masks for Phase 2, acting as a massive safety net. Only use this trick when you’re confident you can win, to avoid having to backtrack and refill it.

Defeating Widow rewards you with the Needle-In, a new tool that allows you to play a harp, revealing secret paths marked with a special symbol.

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One of the most pivotal moments in this part of the Silksong Platinum Walkthrough is the ambush at Bone Bottom. This event leads to the death of a beloved character, Pilby, and is a critical step for a long-term questline.

🔥 Event Breakdown: The Fall of Bone Bottom

1. The Ambush: After defeating Widow and advancing the story, returning to Bone Bottom triggers an attack and a fight against a second Skull Tyrant. This fight is a cakewalk now that you’re powered up.
2. The Aftermath: The town is in ruins, and Pilby is mortally wounded. This is a scripted event; at this point in the story, you cannot save him.
3. The Funeral: After reloading the area, a funeral cutscene will play.
   
4. Secret Dialogue: During the funeral song, use your new Needle-In (Harp) ability. This triggers unique, sorrowful dialogue and is a missable interaction.
   

Your power spikes massively in this chapter. Here’s a look at your new arsenal:

🎮 Phase 1: New Tools Acquired

• [x] Curved Claw: A new weapon tool from Scar.
• [x] Pimpio: A craftable tool unlocked in Greymoor.
• [x] Polyp Pouch: Your reward for the Rite of the Polyp quest. Adds venom to equipped tools.
• [x] Needle-In (Harp): Your reward for defeating Widow. Opens secret doors.
• [x] Speed Anklets: Found in a secret Weaver’s Nest. Increases run speed.
• [x] Weave Light: Dropped by the Moss Mother duo. Increases silk regeneration speed.

⚡ Phase 2: Core Upgrades

• [x] Needle Upgrade: Pliny in Bellheart sharpens your main weapon.
• [x] Silk Spool Completed: Finding the final fragment gives you more total silk.
• [x] Crest Evolved: Eva upgrades your Hunter Crest.
• [x] Extra Tool Slot: Eva grants you a permanent additional tool slot.

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A: After defeating Widow, you get the Needle-In (Harp) tool. Look for large, circular doors with a distinct insignia. Stand in front of one and hold the tool button to play the harp and open the door. The first one is in the Bone Bottom chapel, and the second is in Farfields.

A: This is a secret-within-a-secret!

1. The first puzzle just requires you to run over all the pressure plates to get the Speed Anklets.
2. For the secret part, you must be even faster. Rest at the bench, equip both the Speed Anklets AND the Flea Brew. Pop the Flea Brew for a temporary speed boost, then run the pattern again. This unlocks a hidden floor to a secret area below.
   

A: No, his death does not ruin your 100% Completion Guide. It’s a scripted event based on your interactions with him up to that point. While tragic, his questline is picked up by another NPC later. The most important thing for completionists is to trigger the secret dialogue by playing the harp at his funeral.

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