Hollow Knight: Silksong – How to unlock the map, quill, and compass

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For those diving into Hollow Knight: Silksong without prior experience, be prepared to familiarize yourself with its distinctive mapping system. Unlike many games, the map doesn’t reveal itself as you progress; instead, you must acquire the ability to do so. Furthermore, to aid navigation, you’ll need to purchase basic outlines of each area. Once obtained, you can then expand upon these maps in greater detail yourself.

In the upcoming game Silksong, we’ll guide you on how to acquire each item, enabling you to identify them more easily and navigate with greater ease.

How to unlock the map, quill, and compass – HK: Silksong

While progressing through the initial region of the game, you’ll eventually encounter a character named Shakra – identified by their melodious singing. From afar, you’ll hear their tune. Shakra presents themselves as a navigator and offers some valuable items that can be exchanged for Rosaries, the primary currency in Silksong.

At your initial encounter with her, she’ll be equipped with maps for both The Marrow and Mosshold, but what truly stands out are the additional items she offers: the Quill and the Compass. These two items are essential purchases you won’t want to miss.

The Quill serves as your tool for marking locations on your map. Whenever you take a break at a bench, the map will automatically update with all the places you’ve visited, providing a more detailed representation than the generic sketches you can purchase, which often lack complete details. The Compass isn’t always necessary but can be quite helpful because, although it occupies a charm slot, it highlights your current location on the map, reducing the chance of getting lost. If you’re able to keep track of your location mentally, feel free to skip it.

In this paraphrase, I attempted to use natural and easy-to-understand language while maintaining the original meaning. The structure was also slightly modified for clarity and readability.

Before overcoming the Bell Beast and acquiring fast travel in Silksong, it might be beneficial to gather a few Rosaries by grinding them and pick up some items, since afterward, Shakra will shift and those items may not reappear for a brief period.

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2025-09-04 18:47