Hollow Knight Silksong features 53 Tools that players can equip to tailor Hornet’s kit across offense, defense, and mobility. This guide distills the field into the best options organized by color — red, blue, and yellow — to help players prioritize early and mid‑game upgrades and unlock meaningful buildcrafting opportunities as they explore Pharloom.
Red Tools are active, offensive-minded devices that consume a dedicated usage bar. The Sting Shard places airborne spikes; when enemies touch them, the spikes extend and deal damage. It remains somewhat costly to use compared to other options, but the early availability from Forge Daughter makes it a strong candidate. Flea Brew increases movement and attack speed for a short duration, boosting damage potential especially when paired with high-base‑attack Crests like Beast or Wanderer. Delver's Drill sends Hornet downward at high speed, drilling into enemies up to five times on contact and delivering a burst of damage that can cut through most trash mobs in a single use. Silkshot is the railgun of Tools: it fires a laser that reaches maximum range, ignores armor, and can pierce multiple foes; it also briefly suspends Hornet in the air, enabling it to double as a platforming tool. Flintslate superheats the Needle, increasing its damage by 50% for a brief window, and, like Silkshot, can be used midair to adjust descents.
Blue Tools provide passive buffs and synergy with Silk Skills, and they carry no explicit drawbacks beyond a practical limitation: no Crest in Silksong has more than three Blue slots, so players cannot equip all the best Blue Tools at once. The Injector Band speeds up Binding to heal, reducing the time spent healing and preventing wasted Silk by getting hit mid‑animation. The Multibinder splits a Binding heal into two parts, restoring four health in total but taking longer to complete; many players pair Multibinder with the Injector Band to balance timing.
Yellow Tools occupy a catch‑all space, offering navigation, survivability, and quality‑of‑life benefits. The Compass marks Hornet’s current location on the map when an area map is unlocked, saving time and reducing guesswork. The Weighted Belt improves poise by reducing knockback, letting players hold their ground and keep the offense going after a hit. Magnetite Dice give a small chance to negate a single hit, granting momentary invincibility frames when luck favors you. Ascendant’s Grip keeps Hornet stuck to walls after acquiring Cling Grip, easing tricky platforming and letting players plan their next jump with more certainty.
With 53 Tools to collect, building a smart kit around these top options can unlock strong buildcrafting opportunities. Players may want to prioritize these picks before tackling Sea of Sorrows DLC, and the Tools can also prove handy during Steel Soul mode for players seeking a higher challenge.
For location and acquisition details, each Tool’s description links to sections within a comprehensive Silksong walkthrough, letting players quickly find where to obtain these items as they explore the world.