Looking to complete everything Silksong has to offer? Here’s a full breakdown of every achievement in the game, including hidden ones. IF you’re here for 100% completion, boss clears, or story exploration, this Hollow Knight Silksong 100% Achievement Guide has you covered—written naturally, like it’s coming from a real player.
Main Progression Achievements
These unlock as you go through the main storyline and naturally explore the world.
Equipped – This unlocks the moment you obtain your first Tool, essentially marking the start of Hornet’s journey with combat customization.
Bound – You’ll earn this after binding your first Silk Skill using a Spool Fragment, which grants access to Hornet’s unique combat abilities.
Restored – Acquired once you collect two Spool Fragments, allowing deeper skill development.
Granted – Unlocked the first time you complete a “wish” for an NPC—Silksong’s equivalent of side quests.
Claimed – Earned by claiming your first Crest, which serves as a passive stat or ability enhancement.
Protected – Awarded when you collect four Mask Shards and forge them into one full mask to boost Hornet’s health.
Transported – You’ll get this after unlocking every Ventrica Station within the Citadel, enabling full fast-travel coverage.
Side Quests & Exploration
Achievements tied to optional characters, side content, and map completion.
Keen Hunter – Earned by completing Nuu’s questline, which involves tracking down and defeating rare enemy species.
Flea Finder – Unlocked once you manage to rescue at least half of the Fleas hidden across Pharloom.
Fleafriend – After finding every lost Flea and returning them to safety, you’ll receive this and a special thank-you gift.
Resident – Granted when you unlock Bellhome, Hornet’s personal customizable sanctuary in Pharloom.
Harmonius – You’ll unlock this when you learn the Threefold Song from the Citadel, which plays a significant role in the game’s lore.
Trail’s End – Awarded after you fulfill Shakra’s wish, which brings closure to her emotional storyline.
Boss Fights
These achievements are tied to boss encounters—some required, others optional.
Liberated – Defeat the Bell Beast, one of the major early-game threats.
Pharloom’s Welcome – Awarded after you beat Lace in Deep Docks, a key mid-game challenge.
White Knight – Unlocked once you face and defeat Lace again, this time in the Cradle.
Fanatic – Defeat the boss known as Widow, a disturbing and devout enemy hiding in the depths.
Last Dance – Earned by besting the Cogwork Dancers, a mechanical twin fight with unique rhythm-based mechanics.
Tragedian – Defeat Trobbio, a theatrically tragic boss fight loaded with lore and emotional storytelling.
Servant – Awarded after taking down the Fourth Chorus, an enemy with a twisted backstory.
Judge – Unlocked by defeating the Last Judge, one of the game’s final, high-stakes confrontations.
Hidden & Optional Boss Achievements
These are not marked or hinted at directly—they require exploration and experimentation.
Grey Ghost – Defeat Phantom, a ghostly entity hidden away in a forgotten part of Pharloom.
Heretic – Awarded after you defeat the First Sinner, a powerful boss associated with forbidden knowledge.
Tyrant – Take down Crust King Khann, a grotesque monarch who rules his own decaying domain.
Seed – Defeat Nyleth, a mysterious foe born from the corrupted parts of the land.
Diva – Unlocked by beating Skarrsinger Karmelita, a hauntingly beautiful and deadly boss.
Lamenter – Earned after ending the performance of the Clover Dancers, tragic figures bound by sorrow.
Hero’s Call – Defeat Lost Garmond, a forgotten warrior who challenges you in the far reaches of the map.
Fatal Resolve – Beat Pinstress, a fast-paced, precision-based boss who won’t forgive a single mistake.
Entwined – You’ll unlock this after you bind Eva and resolve her intertwined fate.
Remembrance – Claim the Everbloom hidden inside a memory sequence—only accessible after a certain point in the story.
Twisted Child – Defeat Grand Mother Silk while cursed, which drastically changes the fight and narrative outcome.
Sister of the Void – Beat Lost Lace and ultimately free Pharloom from its cycle.
Passing of the Age – Complete the Herald’s final wish and witness the passing of an ancient prophecy.
Collectibles, Skills & Completion
Grab these as you fully explore and upgrade Hornet.
Extended – Collect every single Spool Fragment across the map.
Connected – Unlock every Bellway node to enable complete fast-travel coverage.
Arsenal – Acquire all Tools in the game, expanding Hornet’s tactical options.
Woven – Bind every available Silk Skill to complete Hornet’s magical loadout.
Consumed – Earned when you find and claim every Crest in the game.
Masked – Awarded when you’ve found all Mask Shards and maxed out your health bar.
Regenerated – Collect all Silk Hearts to improve healing and resilience.
Cartographer – Acquire a full map of every area, whether through NPCs or self-mapping.
True Hunter – Finish the in-game bestiary and claim the Hunter’s Memento.
Completion & Challenge Runs
Test your skill with these endgame accomplishments.
Completion – Finish the game with 100% progress: that means every item, side quest, boss, and hidden collectible.
Speedrunner – Beat the entire game in under 5 hours. Skip dialogue, optimize routes, and practice boss rushes.
Speed Completion – Complete the game at 100%, but do it all under 30 hours—a challenge of both thoroughness and time efficiency.
Steel Soul – Beat the game without dying once. There’s no margin for error here.
Steel Heart – Achieve full 100% completion in Steel Soul mode. This is the hardest challenge in Silksong and demands total mastery.