Listen, I have a confession: I am still not over Sharp Shadow from the original Hollow Knight. So when I heard that Hollow Knight: Silksong hides a dash-through-your-enemies Silk Skill called Sharpdart in the Wormways, I did what any sensible bug with a needle would do — I packed snacks, ignored the acid, and went looking for it. In 2026, this route remains one of my favorite power spikes: short, punchy, and absolutely worth the minor emotional damage caused by ceiling worms.
The Three Things You Need Before the Worm Party
Before you sprint into the Wormways like a caffeinated flea, grab these three things. I learned this the hard way, which is a polite way of saying I stood in front of a locked door and made sad bug noises.
| Thing | Where to get it | Why you need it |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Key | Merchant in Bone Bottom, 500 Rosaries | Opens the main Wormways door |
| Needolin | Defeat the Widow in Bellhart | Opens the deeper Weavenest door |
| Clawline | The Cauldron, deep in the Underworks during Act 2 | Lets you reach the sandy gap platform |
Make sure you have enough Rosary beads on hand for the Simple Key. Five hundred Rosaries sounds like a lot until you remember that you will spend it on a door and then immediately forget the pain. That is character growth.
Wormways: Short, Sharp, and Full of Acid
From Bone Bottom, take the lift to the edge of Mosshome and jump across the gap to the west. That is your entrance to the Wormways. Sprint past the acid-spitting beast — do not stop to chat, it is not a fan of yours — and in the next chamber you will find the door that eats your Simple Key.
Continue west through the next hall, dashing past the worms that drop from the ceiling. Head up, then west again, until you reach a large sandy gap with the door up ahead. This is where the Clawline earns its keep.
Sprint-jump and use your Clawline at the apex of your jump to reach the platform. If you are really struggling with this, it may simply be easier to get the Faywing cloak from Mount Fay first. You are going to need that upgrade in the future anyway, so get it done. I believe in you, and I also believe in not bonking your head against the same gap for twenty minutes.
Weavenest Karn: Where the Worms Have Zero Manners
If you have visited any Weavenests before, you know they are great places to pick up neat upgrades to your equipment. Play your Needolin to open the door and head on through. Unfortunately, this one has been taken over by worms. Rude. They did not even leave a welcome mat.
Luckily, this is a very short area: one long chamber that heads all the way to the left. Keep left and jump over the spike pits, avoiding the little jumping worms that emerge from the ground. They are small, they are rude, and they have no respect for your personal space.
Soon you will reach an area with small platforms and an entire ocean of spikes covering the ground. Worms fall quickly from above here, so jump-dash your way through as quickly as possible. After a few well-timed jumps, you will reach the Sharpdart upgrade. Use your Bind ability, and you will receive your reward. Try to look cool while doing it. I did not.
Why Sharpdart Is My Favorite Silk Skill So Far
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