Hollow Knight: Silksong Guide: Unlock All NPC Quests and Rewards

Venturing through the haunting kingdom of Pharloom in Hollow Knight: Silksong, you'll encounter a web of NPC-driven quests that add layers of excitement to your journey as Hornet. These side objectives aren't just filler—they reward you with powerful tools, resources, and story insights that make exploration feel alive and purposeful. From donating shards to hunting fierce beasts, each quest ties into the world's lore, pushing you to master Hornet's needle skills and uncover hidden spots. Whether you're a completionist chasing every reward or just aiming to strengthen your build, nailing these questlines can turn tough areas into playgrounds. Get ready to track down lost fleas, gather mossberries, and face grand hunts that test your mettle.

What Are the Main Quest Types in Silksong?

In Hollow Knight: Silksong, quests come in several flavors, each offering unique challenges and tying into NPCs across Pharloom. You'll spot ongoing tasks on Wishwalls in towns, where you can pin notes and track progress. Main quests drive the core story, like ascending to the Citadel, while side ones branch into categories that encourage exploration and combat.

Here's a quick breakdown in table form to compare them:

Quest Type	Focus	Example Objective	Typical Reward
Donate	Resource giving	Hand over 200 Shell Shards to repair areas	Infrastructure unlocks, like bridges
Gather	Item collection	Find 3 Mossberries in mossy zones	Tools, such as Druid's Eye
Wayfarer	Exploration and finding	Locate 5 lost fleas across the map	Items like Flea Brew
Hunt	Enemy defeats	Slay 12 pilgrims for their shawls	Accessories, e.g., Rosary Necklace
Grand Hunt	Boss battles	Take down a Skull Tyrant	Upgraded gear, like Heavy Rosary Necklace
Learn	Journal completion	Document 100 enemies	Unknown, possibly advanced tools
Main	Story progression	Reach the Citadel peak	Narrative advancement and key abilities

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Always check Wishwalls after talking to NPCs—pinning a quest there updates your map with markers, making navigation a breeze.

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How Do You Start Key NPC Questlines?

Kicking off quests often starts with chatting up NPCs in spots like Bonebottom or Mosshome. For instance, bump into Fleamaster Mooshka in The Marrow, and you'll trigger the Wayfarer quest to round up scattered fleas. You guide them back to his caravan by exploring foggy caves and high ledges, using Hornet's needle to swing across gaps.

Another standout is the Gather quest from the Moss Druid in Mosshome. Head to moss-covered lowlands, slash through vines with your needle, and snag those three Mossberries. Return them to brew a potent reward that enhances your vision in dark areas.

Don't miss Flick the Fixer in Bonebottom for Donate quests. After beating the Bell Beast, donate 200 Shell Shards to fix up the town—collect these from breakable objects or enemy drops. Push further by giving 300 more for a lifesaving bridge over a deadly pit.

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Some quests have prerequisites, like defeating bosses to access NPCs. Save your progress on benches before diving into hunts to avoid losing hard-earned shards.

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Which Rewards Make the Biggest Impact?

Rewards from these questlines aren't just trinkets—they directly amp up your gameplay. Complete the Berry Picking Gather quest, and you score the Druid's Eye, a tool that lights up hidden paths, perfect for spotting secrets in Pharloom's gloom.

For combat fans, Hunt quests shine. In Garb of the Pilgrims, defeat 12 shawl-wearing enemies in Bonebottom to claim a Rosary Necklace, which boosts your silk regeneration for more ability uses in fights. Grand Hunts take it up a notch: Slay the Skull Tyrant in The Marrow post-story quests, and grab a Heavy Rosary Necklace for even stronger buffs.

Wayfarer tasks like The Lost Fleas reward the Flea Brew, letting you summon flea allies in tough spots. What most players miss is how these stack—combine a necklace with tools for unstoppable builds.

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Rewards often tie into Crest slots, so experiment on benches to equip them via the Tools menu for optimal setups.

Strategies to Complete Quests Efficiently

To breeze through these questlines, prioritize exploration tools early. After starting in Mosshome, grab Isma's Tear-like abilities (from original Hollow Knight vibes) to access acid pools for gathering items like Mossberries without detours.

For hunts, use Hornet's dash and bind mechanics wisely. In Volatile Flintbeetles, lure the bugs into open areas, strike to collect 3 Flintegems, then evade their explosions with quick needle bounces. Data from previews shows this nets a Memory Locket for better quest tracking.

Handle contradictions in NPC locations by sticking to authoritative spots like The Marrow for flea hunts. If sources differ on rewards, go with the most recent—expect patches to refine these in the full release.

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Don't ignore main quests like SEEK: The Great Citadel; they unlock areas needed for side rewards, or you'll backtrack endlessly.

Hidden Gems in NPC Interactions

Beyond quests, NPCs like Sherma or Grindle drop lore hints that lead to bonus rewards. Chat with Forge Daughter for merchant upgrades after donating, turning her into a key ally for tool customizations.

Track everything in your inventory—quest items like Pilgrim Shawls auto-update progress. With over 100 enemies to learn about in the journal for the Learn quest, focus on scanning new foes mid-hunt to multitask efficiently.

If you’re planning ahead, you might also want to look at our Hollow Knight: Silksong Boss Guide, where we break down strategies to help you conquer every major foe. You might also check our list of games since there could be something there that sparks your interest.