Achievement Overview
Hollow Knight: Silksong features 52 achievements in total, including 16 hidden achievements tied to story progression and secret discoveries. Here's the breakdown by platform:
PlayStation
1 Platinum, 5 Gold, 12 Silver, 16 Bronze
Xbox / Steam
52 Achievements, 1000 Gamerscore
Nintendo Switch
In-game "Feats" system
Good News: Nothing is Permanently Missable!
Unlike some games, no achievements in Silksong are permanently missable in terms of content. However, certain achievements like "Steel Soul" and "Speedrunner" require specific playthroughs from the start.
Recommended Roadmap
For the most efficient path to 100%, we recommend a three-playthrough strategy. This minimizes frustration and lets you fully enjoy the game first.
Take your time and enjoy the game. Focus on:
- Exploring all areas thoroughly
- Learning boss patterns and mechanics
- Unlocking all 12 Bellways (fast travel points)
- Getting all 5 endings (backup saves before final boss)
- Most story and exploration achievements will unlock naturally
Estimated time: 40-60 hours
Now that you know the game, go for 100% completion within the time limit:
- Collect all 51 Tools
- Rescue all 30 Fleas
- Complete all optional bosses
- Unlock all upgrades and abilities
- Speed Completion achievement if done under 30 hours
This run alone nets you: 1 Gold, 7 Silver, 10 Bronze
The hardest achievements require dedicated runs:
- Speedrunner - Complete the game in under 5 hours
- Steel Soul - Complete without dying (permadeath mode)
- You can attempt both in one run if you're confident!
Pro tip: Practice boss patterns extensively before Steel Soul
Story Achievements (12)
These achievements are tied to main story progression and will unlock naturally as you play through the game. Contains spoilers!
| Achievement | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Awakening | Escape the Coral Forest | Bronze |
| The Citadel | Reach the Citadel of Bells | Bronze |
| Moss Prophet | Defeat the Moss Prophet | Silver |
| Lace's Challenge | Survive the first encounter with Lace | Bronze |
| Bell Ringer | Ring the First Great Bell | Silver |
| Forgemaster | Defeat the Gilded Hunter | Silver |
| Silk Binding | Master the Bind ability | Bronze |
| Kingdom's Edge | Reach the far reaches of Pharloom | Silver |
| Nightmare Confrontation | Face the Nightmare entity | Gold |
| Great Mother Silk | Defeat the final boss | Gold |
| True Ending | Discover Pharloom's true nature | Gold |
| Sealed Memory | Unlock the hidden ending | Gold |
Exploration Achievements (10)
These achievements reward thorough exploration of Pharloom. Use our Interactive Map to find hidden areas!
| Achievement | Description | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Bellway Traveler | Unlock all 12 Bellways | Check every zone thoroughly |
| Cartographer | Reveal 100% of the map | Use the Cartographer's Quill tool |
| Sea of Sorrow | Discover the hidden DLC area | Requires special item from Pharloom Bay |
| Hollow Delver | Reach the deepest depths | Hidden area below the Citadel |
| Sky Dancer | Reach the highest peaks | Requires double jump + dash upgrades |
| Secret Keeper | Find 25 hidden rooms | Hit suspicious walls! |
| Shrine Pilgrim | Visit all ancient shrines | 8 shrines total across Pharloom |
| Mosskin Friend | Befriend all Mosskin NPCs | Complete their quest chains |
| Hot Springs Enthusiast | Discover all hot spring locations | Look for steam vents |
| Wanderer | Enter every named area | Some require story progress |
Combat Achievements (12)
These achievements test your combat skills against Pharloom's toughest foes.
Great Mother Silk Challenge
One of the toughest achievements requires defeating the final boss three different ways: standard, hitless, and without healing. These can be done across separate saves.
| Achievement | Description | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter | Defeat 100 enemies | Easy |
| Slayer | Defeat 1000 enemies | Easy |
| Boss Slayer | Defeat 20 unique bosses | Medium |
| Champion of Pharloom | Defeat all 43 bosses | Hard |
| Silk Master | Defeat a boss using only Silk abilities | Medium |
| Untouchable | Defeat a boss without taking damage | Medium |
| Triple Threat | Defeat Great Mother Silk three ways | Very Hard |
| Colosseum Champion | Complete all Colosseum trials | Hard |
| Rival's Respect | Defeat Lace in all encounters | Medium |
| Nightmare Slayer | Defeat all Nightmare bosses | Hard |
| Perfect Hunter | Complete Hunter's Journal 100% | Medium |
| Speedkill | Defeat a boss in under 30 seconds | Medium |
Collectible Achievements (10)
Silksong has several categories of collectibles to hunt down across Pharloom.
Tools
51 total tools to collect
- Tool Finder - Collect 25 tools
- Tool Master - Collect all 51 tools
Fleas
30 fleas to rescue (like Grubs)
- Flea Rescuer - Rescue 15 fleas
- Flea Champion - Rescue all 30 fleas
Rosary Beads
Currency for upgrades
- Wealthy - Accumulate 10,000 beads
- Treasure Hunter - Find all bead stashes
Lore Tablets
Hidden story fragments
- Lore Seeker - Find 20 tablets
- Historian - Find all lore tablets
Pro Tip: Use the Interactive Map
Our interactive map lets you track and mark collectibles as you find them. Never miss another flea!
Challenge Achievements (8)
These are the hardest achievements in the game and require dedicated playthroughs.
Speedrunner
Gold
Complete the game in under 5 hours
Strategy:
- Skip all optional content and dialogue
- Memorize optimal route through each area
- Only fight required bosses
- Use damage boost strategies where safe
- Practice on a regular save first
Steel Soul
Gold
Complete the game in Steel Soul mode (permadeath)
Strategy:
- Master all boss patterns on a normal save first
- Prioritize health upgrades early
- Always have an escape route planned
- Don't attempt until you're confident
- Consider combining with Speedrunner to minimize risk exposure
Speed Completion
Gold
Achieve 100% completion in under 30 hours
Strategy:
- Follow an optimized completion route
- Use our interactive map to track collectibles
- Don't grind - move efficiently between objectives
- Skip NPC dialogue on repeat viewings
- 30 hours is generous if you know the game
Other Challenge Achievements
No Healing
Complete a boss rush without healing
Minimalist
Beat the game with only starting equipment
Pacifist Run
Minimize enemy kills (bosses only)
True Master
Complete all Pantheons
Embrace the Void
Complete the hardest challenge mode
Endings Guide (5 Endings)
Silksong has five distinct endings, each with its own achievement. You can view all endings in one playthrough by backing up your save before the final boss!
Major Spoiler Warning!
The following section contains major story spoilers for all endings. We recommend experiencing them blind first!
Ending 1
The Binding
Defeat Great Mother Silk with default requirements
Unlocked by: Just beat the final boss normally
Ending 2
Silk Severance
Free Pharloom from the Silk's influence
Unlocked by: Collect all Silk Shards before the final battle
Ending 3
Embrace of Silk
Accept the Silk's gift
Unlocked by: Make a specific choice during the final confrontation
Ending 4
True Ending
Discover the true nature of Pharloom
Unlocked by: Complete the Nightmare quest and defeat the hidden boss
Ending 5
Sealed Memory
The secret ending
Unlocked by: Find all memory fragments and return to a specific location
Wrapping Up
Getting 100% achievements in Hollow Knight: Silksong is a significant undertaking, but it's entirely doable with patience and practice. The three-playthrough strategy we outlined will get you there efficiently while still allowing you to enjoy the incredible game Team Cherry has created.
Remember: the challenge achievements like Steel Soul and Speedrunner are meant to be tackled after you've mastered the game's mechanics. Don't feel pressured to rush into them. Take your time, enjoy the journey through Pharloom, and the platinum trophy will come.
Good luck on your journey to 100%!