Bench Overview
Benches serve as save points, respawn locations, and rest stations in Hollow Knight: Silksong. When Hornet sits at a Bench, the game saves your progress, your health and Silk are fully restored, all throwable tool charges refill, and all enemies in the area respawn.
There are 78 Benches across Pharloom — significantly more than Hollow Knight's Hallownest. Most are free to use, but some require a toll of Rosary Beads to unlock.
Bench Pins
Purchase Bench Pins from Shakra for 60 Rosaries to mark all discovered benches on your map. Undiscovered benches won't appear, but toll benches you've seen but not paid for will show as grayed-out icons. This is one of the most valuable early purchases in the game.
Moss Grotto (5 Benches)
The starting area of Silksong features generously spaced benches to help new players learn the game.
| Bench | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Coral Clearing | Near the starting point after the opening cutscene | Free |
| Ruined Chapel | Above the Moss Mother boss arena | Free |
| Grotto Depths | Lower section, accessible after learning Wall Cling | Free |
| Mosshome Entrance | Near the exit toward Mosshome | Free |
| Hidden Grotto Bench | Secret room behind breakable wall in upper-left area | Free |
Mosshome (4 Benches)
| Bench | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Mosshome Village | Central hub area near the well | Free |
| Elder's Rest | Inside the Elder's building | Free |
| Mosshome Lower | Below the village near the Wormways entrance | Free |
| Mosshome Overlook | Upper platforms, requires Wall Cling | Free |
Bone Bottom (6 Benches)
| Bench | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Market Entrance | Right side of the main market area | Free |
| Shakra's Corner | Near Shakra the map merchant | Free |
| Bonegrave Upper | Top of the Bonegrave sub-area | Free |
| Bonegrave Lower | Deep in the crypts below | 30 Rosaries |
| Elevator Landing | Next to the main elevator | Free |
| Forge Entrance | Near the crafting area | Free |
Greymoor (8 Benches)
Greymoor is a large area with well-distributed benches, including the game's best farming spot.
| Bench | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Halfway Home | Central safe house — key farming bench | Free |
| Greymoor Gates | Entrance from Bone Bottom | Free |
| Cemetery Path | Near the graveyard section | Free |
| Chapel of the Reaper | Inside the Reaper Crest chapel | Free |
| Greymoor Depths | Lower cavern area | 30 Rosaries |
| Pilgrim's Rest | Eastern corridor (farming route bench) | Free |
| Greymoor Peak | Upper area requiring platforming | Free |
| Mourner's Alcove | Hidden bench near the Mourner NPC | Free |
The Marrow (7 Benches)
| Bench | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Marrow Entrance | West side entry point | Free |
| Skarrgard Arena | Post-boss bench after Skarrgard fight | Free |
| Marrow Crossroads | Central junction point | Free |
| Hunter's March Gate | Before the Hunter's March sub-area | Free |
| Marrow Depths | Deep section, below the main path | 30 Rosaries |
| Bell Beast Station | Near the first Bellway unlock | Free |
| Marrow Eastern Exit | Toward the Citadel | Free |
Wormways (5 Benches)
| Bench | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Wormways Entrance | Entry from Bone Bottom elevator | Free |
| Ventrica Station | Near the Ventrica fast travel point | Free |
| Chapel of the Wanderer | Inside the Wanderer Crest chapel | Free |
| Worm Nest | Central cavern area | Free |
| Wormways Abyss | Deepest point, requires Dive ability | 60 Rosaries |
Blasted Steps (6 Benches)
| Bench | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Steps Entrance | Entry from The Marrow | Free |
| Ruined Watchtower | Mid-section elevated bench | Free |
| Steps Crossing | Central area near the bridge | Free |
| Silkeater's Den | Hidden room (bench inside) | Free |
| Blasted Core | Near the lava section | 30 Rosaries |
| Steps Summit | Upper area overlook | Free |
Citadel of Bells (8 Benches)
The Citadel is a major hub area with many branching paths.
| Bench | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Citadel Gates | Main entrance | Free |
| Bellhart | Central town square area | Free |
| Pavo's Rest | Near the NPC Pavo | Free |
| First Bell Chamber | After ringing the First Great Bell | Free |
| Second Bell Chamber | After the second bell | Free |
| Citadel Library | Inside the library sub-area | Free |
| Clockwork Tower | Upper section near the clock mechanism | 60 Rosaries |
| Citadel Depths | Hidden lower section | 30 Rosaries |
Deep Docks (6 Benches)
| Bench | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Docks Entrance | Entry point from the Citadel | Free |
| Lighthouse | Near the lighthouse keeper's quarters | Free |
| Dry Dock | Central shipyard area | Free |
| Submerged Path | Lower water-adjacent area | 30 Rosaries |
| Docks East | Far right section | Free |
| Harbor Master | Near the Harbor Master NPC | Free |
Lace's Domain (4 Benches)
| Bench | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Domain Entrance | Entry from Greymoor | Free |
| Weaver's Workshop | Near the quest NPC | Free |
| Domain Heights | Upper platforming section | Free |
| Pre-Lace Chamber | Before the Lace boss encounter | Free |
Hunter's March (4 Benches)
| Bench | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| March Entrance | Entry from The Marrow | Free |
| Shakra's Camp | Where Shakra sells maps for this area | Free |
| Chapel of the Beast | Inside the Beast Crest chapel | Free |
| March Summit | Near the Savage Beastfly arena | Free |
High Halls (7 Benches)
| Bench | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Halls Entrance | Entry from the Citadel upper section | Free |
| Grand Corridor | Central hallway | Free |
| Royal Chambers | Side room off the main path | 60 Rosaries |
| Throne Approach | Before the throne room | Free |
| Halls Library | Hidden side area | Free |
| Halls Balcony | Upper exterior section | Free |
| Pre-Boss Chamber | Before the High Halls boss | Free |
The Cradle (4 Benches)
| Bench | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cradle Entrance | Entry from High Halls | Free |
| Cradle Midpoint | Central area | Free |
| Silk Chamber | Near the Silk source | Free |
| Final Bench | Last bench before the final boss | Free |
Far Fields — DLC Area (4 Benches)
| Bench | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Fields Entrance | Entry from the main map | Free |
| Nameless Town | Central hub of the DLC area | Free |
| Final Resident | Inside the Final Resident's room | Free |
| Fields Edge | Far eastern section | 60 Rosaries |
Bench Tips & Strategies
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Buy Bench Pins immediately — 60 Rosaries to see all bench locations on your map is the best early investment.
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Rest before exploring new areas — Dying sends you back to your last bench. Always save before venturing into unknown territory.
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Toll benches are worth paying for — 30-60 Rosaries is a small price for a respawn point in a difficult area.
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Bench-to-bench routing — Plan your exploration in bench-to-bench segments. Reach the next bench, rest, then push forward.
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Farm at bench-adjacent enemy spawns — Since enemies respawn when you rest, benches near dense enemy groups make perfect farming loops (Greymoor Halfway Home is the best example).
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Remember: resting refills throwables — If you're running low on Throwing Daggers or Fire Bombs, find the nearest bench to restock.