Hollow Knight: Silksong Map Guide - All 28 Maps an
Hollow Knight: Silksong map locations and Shakra guide—find all 28 maps, their costs, and how to obtain them for easier exploration.
Hey there, fellow wanderer! Have you ever found yourself lost in the twisting corridors of Pharloom, wishing you had a map? I know I have. In Hollow Knight: Silksong, there are 28 maps to collect, and let me tell you, they make all the difference. Whether you’re buying from Shakra or hunting down hidden devices, this guide will help you become a master cartographer. So, grab your needle, and let’s dive in!
First things first: Shakra. She’s that fierce warrior you’ll hear singing or see leaving a trail of Throwing Rings. You can buy half the maps from her. But from Act 2 onward, you’ll also find maps by interacting with strange devices or picking them up in map rooms. If you’re short on Rosaries when you first meet her, don’t worry—you can always buy the map later when you run into her again. Just be prepared to navigate without one for a while, which can be tricky!
Now, let’s break down all 28 maps. I’ve organized them into a handy table so you can quickly find what you need. Remember, the prices are in Rosaries, and the locations are relative to landmarks like benches or Bellways.
Map
How to Obtain
Cost (Rosaries)
Location
Bone Bottom
Buy from Shakra
40
NW part of The Marrow
The Marrow
Buy from Shakra
50
Near bench in NW part
Deep Docks
Buy from Shakra
50
East of Deep Docks Bellway
Far Fields
Buy from Shakra
50
Cave SW of Far Fields Bellway
Wormways
Buy from Shakra
70
East side, upper path from Moss Grotto
Hunter’s March
Buy from Shakra
70
East side, east of path down to Deep Docks
Greymoor
Buy from Shakra
70
Eastern part, west of Craw Lake
Verdania
Find on bug corpse
Small camp in SE part
Bellhart
Buy from Shakra
40
Lower Shellwood, beneath Greyroot’s hut
Shellwood
Buy from Shakra
70
Lower part, beneath Greyroot’s hut
Blasted Steps
Buy from Shakra
70
Eastern part
Sinner’s Road
Buy from Shakra
90
Near bench on NW side of central shaft
The Slab
Find on bug corpse
Cell east of bench in center
Mount Fay
Buy from Shakra
40
Near bench in lowest part, near path to The Slab
Sands of Karak
Buy from Shakra
90
Chamber on western side of central shaft
Bilewater
Buy from Shakra
90
Center, NE of Bilewater Bellway
Weavenest Atla
Inspect device
NE part; head right from Needolin door, break two glowing orbs, inspect device in left chamber
Grand Gate
Inspect machine
40
Central part
Underworks
Interact with map
Small chamber on western side of central shaft, above first bench
Whiteward
Inspect machine
70
Area south of only bench
Choral Chambers
Inspect machine
70
Area east of Grand Bellway
High Halls
Inspect machine
70
Area east of path up from Choral Chambers
Whispering Vaults
Inspect machine
70
Hidden chamber at top of central shaft
Cogwork Core
Step on button
Hidden area above foldable bench, beneath NW passageway into Choral Chambers
Memorium
Inspect machine
70
Map room in SE part
Putrified Ducts
Inspect table
Room on west side of central shaft, SW of Putrified Ducts Bellway
The Cradle
Inspect machine
70
Alcove on west side
The Abyss
Inspect device
Secret area above bench in lowest part
As you can see, Shakra is your go-to for many maps, but you’ll also need to keep an eye out for other opportunities. I remember the first time I found a map on a bug corpse—I was so surprised! It just goes to show that exploration always pays off.
A few tips from my own journey: Always buy maps when you can, because backtracking without one is a nightmare. Also, keep an eye out for glowing devices and bug corpses—they often hold maps. And don’t forget the Cartographer achievement! Collecting all 28 maps will reward you with that shiny trophy.
Now, let’s talk about the Act 2 shift. In the first act, you rely heavily on Shakra. But once you hit Act 2, you’ll start finding maps in map rooms or from strange devices. It’s a nice change of pace, and it encourages you to explore every nook and cranny. Have you ever stumbled upon a map machine by accident? I know I have, and it felt like winning the lottery!
One thing to keep in mind: some maps, like the Weavenest Atla map, require a bit of puzzle-solving. You’ll need to break glowing orbs and inspect devices. Others, like the Cogwork Core map, just need you to step on a hidden button. It’s always a good idea to poke ar