Mask Maker Location & Quest Tips

Find the Mask Maker in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Learn how to reach Mount Fay, upgrade Silkshot, and complete the Liquid Lacquer quest.

Alright, let's talk about the Mask Maker in Hollow Knight: Silksong. Finding this NPC can be a bit tricky since there isn't a bench super close by, but don't worry, I'll guide you through it. We'll cover where to find them, why you need to visit, and how to handle a couple of important quests involving them.

Location:

You'll find the Mask Maker way up in the top-left corner of the Mount Fay region. The catch is, you can't get there right away. You need to have completed the main path through Mount Fay and snagged the Faydown Cloak. This little beauty gives you the double jump ability, which is absolutely essential for the parkour sections leading up to the Mask Maker's place.

Once you've got the Faydown Cloak, head to the top of Mount Fay. Look for a slope going down and to the left. Follow this down until you reach a flat area – this actually unlocks a shortcut back to the mountain carts, which is handy if you need to backtrack to the bottom-left. From there, just keep heading left. You'll hit a platforming section. This is where you'll really need to use your double jump and clawline skills to ascend through the top-left mountain area all the way up to the Mask Maker's residence.

Interacting with the Mask Maker:

When you finally enter his house, you can chat with him to get some lore. Now, here's a little secret: if you hit him with a heavy tool, your Clawline ability, or a charged attack (once you get it), you can actually knock his mask off! Doing this leads to different lore conversations, which is a neat little detail to discover.

Why You Need to Visit the Mask Maker:

The Mask Maker is involved in a couple of key things you'll want to do:

• Silkshot Upgrade: You'll need to visit the Mask Maker for the upgrade to your Silkshot tool. This tool can be upgraded three times in total. To start this mini-quest, you first need to grab the Ruined Tool from the bottom-right of Bilewater. Then, you'll have to take it to three different NPCs: the Architect, the Forge Daughter, and finally, the Mask Maker, to complete the upgrade.
• Liquid Lacquer Mission: This is a ferry mission you pick up in Bellhart town. Keep an eye out for the Courier NPCs when they become available. They'll give you the task of bringing a special Liquid Lacquer item all the way to the Mask Maker in Mount Fay.

So, that's the lowdown on the Mask Maker. It takes a bit of effort to get up there, especially with the platforming, but it's definitely worth it for the upgrades and quest progression. Good luck reaching the peak!