Discover the locations of all Pale Oil items in Hollow Knight: Silksong to upgrade your Needle. Get tips on where to find them and how to deliver them to Pinmaster's Oil.
Hey there! So, you're looking to beef up your Needle in Hollow Knight: Silksong, huh? Smart move! Upgrading your weapon is key to taking on the tougher challenges this world throws at you. To do that, you'll need to find these special items called Pale Oil. Once you've got 'em, you'll deliver them to an NPC named Pinmaster's Oil in Bellhart. Before you can even think about that, though, you'll need to take down a boss called Widow. She hangs out in one of the chambers above Bellhart, and you can get to it by taking the top-right entrance in Shellwood and dropping down into the Bellhart area. Just a heads-up, the Pale Oil itself can come from a few places, like finding them directly on the map or by completing certain 'wishes' – think of them as little quests.
Here’s the lowdown on where to track down those Pale Oil items:
| Pale Oil | Location | Requirement | Map Marker |
| 1 | Bellway | Complete Pinmaster’s Oil Wish in Bellhart | Map Marker |
| 2 | Bellway | Make it to Act 3 and get the Ecstasy of the End wish from Bellhart | Map Marker |
| 3 | Choral Chambers | In Act 2, go to the dining area on the left side of the Choral Chambers area to the left of the Cogwork Core area. Speak to the NPC hiding at the back of the hall to get the Great Taste of Pharloom Wish. You need to collect various items scattered around the map. | Map Marker |
| 4 | Cogwork Core / Whispering Vault | Progress through Whispering Vault then follow the middle left pathway that takes you to a puzzle area with the movable blocks. It will take you to a room in the Cogwork Core with the Pale Oil Location to pick up. | Map Marker |
Finding all four of these Pale Oil locations should give your weapon a nice boost, making those tricky bosses a bit more manageable. While you're at it, keep an eye out for Crafting Kits too! They'll also improve your damage output and are super helpful for tough fights, like the one against Croak in Bilewater.
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