Discover everything you need to know about all Crest locations in Hollow Knight Silksong, including how to obtain them.
Crests are equipment in Hollow Knight Silksong that changes the Hornet’s moveset and playstyle. While some crests are used to poke the enemies, others are used to deal with aerial enemies. Upgrade them using the Memory Lockets obtained while exploring the Pharloom. Acquire the Crests to use your tools, allowing you to change the move sets. Make sure to rest at the bench to change crests for free.
Obtain all the Crests in the game to become a powerful character to dominate the enemies in combat. Use the Memory Lockets to get an additional slot on your Crest to equip one additional tool. Defeating the bosses and enemy challenges also grants you Crests. In this guide, we’ll discuss all Crest locations in Hollow Knight Silksong and how to upgrade and use them.
What is Crest in Hollow Knight Silksong
Crest in Hollow Knight Silksong is a special equipment that modifies how Hornet fights. Each Crest changes the move set and determines the layout of Tool slots. Each Crest has specific slots for equipping crafting tools. The number and colors of these slots vary by Crest. You can expand them using Memory Lockets found throughout Pharloom. Use the Crests to customize Hornet’s combat to your preferred playstyle. Use Hunter Crest for a fair range and aerial control.
Hunter Crest can be upgraded via an NPC named Eva in Weavenest Atla. Use Needolin in Moss Grotto after defeating Widow to unlock this. Reaper Crest specializes in heavy and hard-hitting attacks. Press X on a Switch or Xbox controller, or square on a PlayStation controller, to swap crests. Rest at the bench and enter the menu to equip and change crests.
All Crest Locations
Below are all the crest locations in Hollow Knight Silksong.
| Crest | How To Obtain | Slots |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter Crest | Available by default | 2 Red 2 Blue 2 Yellow |
| Reaper Crest | Move to the Chapel of the Reaper at Greymoor to get this crest. The chapel is available at the west of the Halfway Home. | 2 Red 2 Blue 2 Yellow |
| Wanderer Crest | Obtained from Bonegrave in the area west of Moss Grotto. Get your hands on the Simple Key to get access to this area | 1 Red 2 Blue 3 Yellow |
| Beast Crest | Defeat the Savage Beastfly boss to obtain this crest. The boss is available in the Beast Chapel of The Hunter’s March area. | 2 Red 2 Yellow |
| Witch Crest | Can be unlocked in late game area Bilewater. You need to complete two quests, Twisted Bud and Infestation Operation to get Witch Crest. | 2 Red 3 Blue |
| Architect Crest | Get access to the gate above the Twelfth Architect’s room after purchasing the Architect’s Key from her. | 3 Red 2 Blue 2 Yellow |
| Shaman Crest | It is in the Ruined Chapel in Act 3. Go into to left room at the Bone Bottom entrance. Use Silk Soar to access the room, and you’ll find the Shaman crest inside. | 3 Silk Skill Slots 2 Blue |
How To Upgrade Crests
Collect more Memory Lockets to unlock more slots for the crests. Memory Lockets are obtained by different methods, like purchasing them from merchants and collecting white glowing items from the ground. You can obtain the Memory Lockets from the following region to upgrade Crests in Hollow Knight Silksong.
- Bone Bottom- Complete the Volatile Flintbeetle Task to obtain Memory Locket.
- The Marrow- Unlock the Cling Grip ability and move to the northwest area. Get inside the room available on the right side to see a narrow opening to obtain the Memory Locket.
- Far Fields- Purchase a Memory Locket from Mort’s Shop. You must have 150 Rosaries to purchase it.
- Greymoor- Obtained from the right of the Moorwing boss location. You need to cross the floor fan and head to the right. This item is available in the room on the upper side.
- Hunter’s March- Acquire it from a corpse. Move to the right side of the area before getting inside the Chapel of the Beast.
- Bellhart- Speak with the Frey to purchase the Memory Locket for 330 Rosaries.
- Blasted Steps- Located in the dark passageway past the hanging bells.
We recommend upgrading the Wanderer Crest in the early game. Use this crest to cut off the diagonal downwards attack. Reaper Crest is the best choice to upgrade in mid-game. This crest can improve Silk regen and wider attacks, making it crucial for combat. To get the second upgrade, you need to maximize another coat of arms using the memories. Returning to Eva, she will grant you an extra slot for tools.
How To Use Crest in Hollow Knight Silksong
Open the Crest menu, allowing you to see more crests. Use the Memory Locket to expand them. Choose the Crest that you want to expand. Use the Memory Lockets to expand them, but they can’t be refunded. The Crest you selected will only be expanded via the Memory Slot.
Hold down the button till the circle turns into the symbol after you choose the Crest you want to expand. This allows you to add a Tool to use after finishing it.
