Moss Grotto
Hornet's starting area in Pharloom, featuring lush moss-covered caverns and the mysterious Ruined Chapel sub-area.
Area Information
Moss Grotto is the starting area in Hollow Knight: Silksong where Hornet first awakens after being captured by outsider bugs in the kingdom of Pharloom. This lush, verdant area features moss-covered caverns with organic environments and serves as the tutorial region for learning Hornet's abilities. The area contains the Ruined Chapel, a mysterious sub-area with ancient architecture that hints at Pharloom's forgotten history. As the entry point to Hornet's journey, Moss Grotto introduces players to the silk-based traversal mechanics and combat system that define the Silksong experience, while providing essential starting equipment for the adventure ahead.
Key Features
- Lush moss-covered caverns with organic walls and bioluminescent elements, featuring the ancient Ruined Chapel sub-area
- Tutorial-friendly creatures designed to teach Hornet's combat mechanics and silk abilities
- Starting tools, basic silk abilities, and fundamental equipment needed for exploring Pharloom
- Starting area of Pharloom connecting directly to The Marrow and serving as gateway to other regions