Full Silksong map and how to unlock map fragments

Hornet talks with Map Merchant Shakra in Hollow Knight Silksong
(Image credit: Team Cherry)

The full map for Silksong is laid out here, and god knows it's a useful thing to have if you're still getting your hands into the maze-like world of Pharloom. Hollow Knight Silksong is even bigger than the previous game was, with dozens of regions to map out and explore, from the sweltering heat of the Deep Docks to the freezing peaks of Mount Fay. If you're lost and uncertain where to go, I've got the full Silksong map laid out for you here, as well as how you can fill out your own map accordingly.

Full Silksong map

(Image credit: Team Cherry)

Now at the end of Act 3 in Silksong (about as far as the game goes), I can show you the full map of Pharloom and for the whole game, revealed above! Click on the icon in the bottom left corner for a full screen view.

Now, it's possible that there are a few tiny nooks and crannies still to be revealed (Silksong is a game that loves hidden, secret passages), but if not the full map laid out above, this is definitely at least 99% of it. Keep in mind though that the mere existence of a path or passage doesn't guarantee you'll be able to use it yet, it may require a key, abilities you don't have, a certain amount of story progression, or to be approached from the other side.

How to get a map in Silksong

The Hollow Knight Silksong Map is unlocked

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Map fragments and pieces in Silksong are usually purchased from the Merchant Shakra, but can also be found in the environment, depending on the region. If you buy them from Shakra, they can cost up to 100 Rosaries, but those found in the world are free.

Keep in mind though that if you decline to buy a map from Shakra, you won't find it in the world. Each region has only one map, and either Shakra is selling it, or she isn't. You can't turn her down and find another copy laying around.

Hollow Knight Silksong walkthrough Shakra in the Marrow cave

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Shakra herself can be found in a region by the sound of her singing, as well as small brass rings that are left lying around, forming a trail that should lead you to her. Once you discover Shakra, she'll remain at that spot until you empty her stock.

Map Merchant Shakra location in Silksong

An annotated Hollow Knight Silksong Map shows players how to find the Map Merchant

(Image credit: Team Cherry)

To find Shakra the Map Merchant for the first time, you need to follow the route above through The Marrow. Obviously you won't have the map until you can get to her, but you can still use the image above as a reference for the path you need to take.

Once you reach her for the first time, Shakra will sell you the following items:

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Item

Price (Rosaries)

Description

Mosslands Map

40

Unlocks map for Moss Grotto

Marrow Map

50

Unlocks map for The Marrow

Quill

50

Allows you to update your map with new details you've discovered (while resting at a bench afterwards)

Compass

70

Tool/Badge that lets you see your location on the map

Bench Pins

60

Marks benches and places you can rest on the map

Shell Markers

40

Adds pins that players can place manually on the map

And of course, from this point on Shakra will appear in other regions for you to buy more maps – just make sure you have the Rosaries to pay for them. You can also head directly up from where Shakra is to discover one of the early Silksong bosses, or go left and explore the Mosshome area to find the Druid who wishes for three Silksong Mossberries.

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Joel Franey
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