Discover hidden areas in Hollow Knight: Silksong's Moss Grotto! Learn how to find a mini-boss, crafting currency, and valuable items like Silk Wraps and Frayed Rosary Strings.
Hey there! So, you've just woken up in the Moss Grotto and are ready to explore. Let's dive into some of the secret spots you can find right from the get-go, including a neat little mini-boss and some handy currency pickups.
Moss Grotto Secret Area Mini Boss
Right when you start the game, head to the right. Keep an eye out on the mossy wall – there's a hidden platform that'll lead you into a small room. Here, you can grab some small shards and a Silk Wrap, which is a neat upgrade for your Blink move. Once you've got that, jump up to the top right corner of this area. You should spot a secret ledge. This is where our first little challenge awaits!
This big beast looks a bit intimidating, but it's pretty manageable. When it first wakes up, you can probably get about three hits in. The trick is to not overstay your welcome. Run out of the boss room and drop down to the area below. Wait for the beast to stop its rolling attack, then carefully jump back in. Get in about two hits, and then immediately dash back out to safety. Keep repeating this pattern – hit it a couple of times, run out, wait for it to calm down, then go back in. Eventually, it'll roll away and be defeated.
Your reward for this little scrap is a Beast Shard and a container holding 140 shards. Since the starting cap for shards is 400, this is a fantastic early boost for crafting later on!
Other Secret Areas in Moss Grotto
Now, let's backtrack a bit. From where you first wake up, head to the left. Follow the path with the platforms until you reach a pond. Dive into the pond – there's another secret room hidden there! Inside, you'll find some Silk Worms and more shards embedded in the walls.
As you progress further into the Moss Grotto, you'll come across a section with a large vertical hole, featuring platforms at different levels. There are a couple of missable items here. The lowest part, directly above where you first woke up, holds a Frayed Rosary String, which is a currency item containing 28 rosaries. Make sure to grab that!
Keep going through that platforming section. Further up, there's another hidden pathway. You'll want to make your way towards the Ruined Temple. Once you reach the save point there, exit it. Now, carefully drop down, sticking to the left side. You should find a ledge with a vine pathway you can cut through. Inside this hidden spot, you'll find a pot containing 28 Rosaries – another nice chunk of currency! There are also two wasps in there to defeat for some extra small shards.
There might be even more secrets tucked away in the Moss Grotto, so always keep an eye out!
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