Moss Grotto Walkthrough

When you first gain control of Hornet, take a moment to get familiar with the controls. Head left up the stone steps and attack the vines blocking your path to exit the starting screen. Welcome to Moss Grotto - this verdant, spongy biome serves as Silksong's tutorial area, with relatively low danger but plenty of opportunities to master the new mechanics.

Continue left, engaging the small mossy creatures that inhabit this area. These enemies are perfect for practicing combat and will drop your first Shell Shards - Silksong's primary currency (equivalent to Geo from Hollow Knight). Each enemy defeated teaches you timing and positioning.

Climb upwards when the path allows, then head back to the right. You'll notice the way forward is guarded by two more mossy creatures, but don't rush past them yet - there's a secret to discover first!

After collecting the Mossberry, drop back down and proceed through the right exit to continue deeper into Moss Grotto. You're now ready for the more complex areas ahead!

As you enter the next room, Hornet will experience a brief moment of weakness - some sort of ailment that temporarily befalls her. This hints at her weakened state after being captured and transported to Pharloom. Wait for the episode to pass, then examine your surroundings carefully.

This Rosary String will prove invaluable as you progress through Silksong. It allows you to secure loose Rosary Beads, preventing them from scattering across the ground when you die. Think of it as insurance for your most precious collectibles.

The next room introduces you to Moss Grotto's signature bone terrain - a mix of organic moss and ancient skeletal structures that creates unique platforming challenges. This area serves as your first real exploration test, with multiple paths, hidden caches, and vertical navigation puzzles.

Ground Level Sweep: Start by heading straight right and dealing with the immediate threats. The spike traps here are your first encounter with environmental hazards - they're easily avoided but serve as a reminder to watch your footing. The Tiktik-like enemies scuttling around are more aggressive than the mossy creatures from earlier, so practice your combat timing.

Vertical Navigation: Return to the main area and notice the floating platforms that create an upward path. This is your first real platforming challenge in Silksong. Take the left branch as you climb - there's a specific ledge you need to reach for the next secret.

After collecting from the statue, drop down to the room's starting point again. You'll want to climb the platforms once more, but this time you have a choice: explore to the right or head up to the top-left corner.

For now, focus on the top-left corner of the room - that's where your next major discovery awaits, and it involves mastering a crucial movement technique.

In the top-left corner of the bone terrain room, look up at the ceiling. You'll notice another cluster of green Mossberries hanging tantalizingly out of reach. This is your first real pogo challenge - you can't reach these berries with normal jumping, even with Hornet's double jump ability.

Why This Matters: This Mossberry collection teaches you a fundamental skill that becomes increasingly important as you progress. Later areas will require precise pogo timing to access crucial upgrades, secret areas, and even mandatory progression paths.

Once you've successfully collected the ceiling Mossberry (or decided to return later), you're ready for the next phase of exploration - discovering Moss Grotto's best-hidden secret.

This hidden area represents one of Silksong's design philosophies: rewarding thorough exploration and careful observation. The vine-covered entrance is deliberately obscured, teaching you to look for similar environmental cues throughout your journey.

Navigation Strategy: From the ceiling Mossberry area, take the left exit and immediately focus on controlling your descent. The key is to hug the left wall as you fall - this will land you on a narrow ledge rather than dropping you all the way to the bottom of the area.

Combat Encounter: The two flying enemies in this hidden chamber are slightly more aggressive than those you've encountered before. Use this opportunity to practice your aerial combat timing and positioning. They're excellent for refining your attack angles with Hornet's diagonal strikes.

This secret discovery marks a significant milestone in your Moss Grotto exploration. You've now demonstrated mastery of basic exploration techniques that will serve you throughout Silksong. With your expanded resource collection and improved skills, you're ready to face the area's final challenge.

Once the Moss Mother falls, you've completed the main challenge of Moss Grotto. The path forward leads to new allies and the broader world of Pharloom.

With the Moss Mother defeated, the path forward opens before you. Head through the left passageway where you'll discover a large, sturdy rope hanging from above. This rope represents your literal and figurative ascent from the depths of Moss Grotto into the broader world of Pharloom.

When Hornet awakens, she discovers that the perceived threat was actually salvation. The Chapel Maid, draped in flowing robes, represents your first contact with the inhabitants of Pharloom who aren't trying to harm you. This encounter establishes the tone for much of Silksong - not everyone in this foreign land is an enemy.

Your Next Destination: Exit outdoors to the right to discover Bone Bottom, a small settlement of Pilgrims who have made their home in this challenging environment. This community represents your first taste of Pharloom's civilized areas.

Congratulations! You've successfully completed Moss Grotto, mastered the basic mechanics of Silksong, collected valuable resources, and established your first contacts in Pharloom. The journey to the Citadel has only just begun, but you now have the foundation needed for the greater challenges that await.