Crests are essential to change Hornet’s moveset and attacking abilities, allowing players to go for a certain build in their playthrough. Hornet starts with the Hunter’s Crest by default, which offers 1 slot for abilities and tools. It is a decent crest, which can take you pretty far in the game, and even help you complete Act 1 of the story as well. However, one thing that you will notice is that Hornet can perform pogo hits like the original game; it is because of this crest. If you want to pogo hit downward, then you might want to get the Wanderer Crest. In this guide, we will tell you how to get the Wanderer Crest in Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Wanderer Crest is one of the earliest crests that you can get in your progress. It is located within the “Chapel of the Wanderer” in the Bonegrave area of Moss Grotto. Although it is in the starting area, you cannot access it until you have almost finished exploring the whole Bone Bottom region. Moreover, it is best to unlock the Swift Step ability for the route to the chapel. Below, you can find the details on how to get to the Chapel and get the Wanderer Crest.
Now, the first and foremost thing that is essential is acquiring the Simple Key. Pebb, the first merchant of the game in the Bone Bottom area, sells the Simple Key for 500 Rosaries. You need this Simple Key to open the door to Wormways area, through which you will make your way to the Chapel. Now, collecting 500 Rosaries might look like a lot, but it is very simple and easy. If you have collected any Rosary Necklaces, use them to get Rosaries. Moreover, go to the Mosshome area and eliminate Rosary enemies to get Rosaries. After eliminating them, rest at the closest bench to respawn the enemies. Once you have 500 Rosaries, go and purchase the Simple Key from Pebb.
Now, once you have the Simple Key, it’s time to get to the Chapel of the Wanderer. The route to the Chapel is through the Wormways area, which is located to the top-left of the Bone Bottom. The entrance to the Wormways is located to the left of the hidden mini-boss that spews green orbs out of its mouth. This is a missable mini-boss and is located on the top-left side of the Bone Bottom area. To get to this area, you need to gain access to the elevator to go up. From here, jump on the platforms and go left to see a few elevators in the air. You can use the Swift Step and Drifter’s Cloak together to get on the elevators and continue to the left.
If you don’t have these abilities, you will have to trick the flying enemies into flying and pogo off their heads to reach the elevator. It is very difficult to accomplish, especially if you are not good at bouncing off with a pogo attack. After reaching the left side, you will enter the boss arena. It is a difficult boss, so I would advise you to skip it and continue to the left to leave the boss arena. Use the platforms as a cover to avoid getting hit by the orbs. Go to the next room, and you will see a door ahead. Interact with it to use the key to open the door.
TIP: If you drop down before the door, you can find a Mask Shard behind the right wall in the pool.
Once inside the Wormways area, drop down through the first tunnel. Wait for the worm to fall so you don’t take damage. Continue through the tunnel and drop again. Go to the right, drop again, take the second right, and drop again to leave the Wormways and enter Moss Grotto. Now, jump down and go to the left. It will be a long drop. Continue to the left side, and you will reach the entrance to the Chapel of the Wanderer.
Enter the Chapel of the Wanderer and head down. Go to the right and drop down again. Go to the left side, and you will enter a boss arena. Fight the waves of the normal enemies, and continue to the left. Drop down and head to the right to find the crest. Interact with it and bind to retrieve the Wanderer Crest.
After acquiring the Wanderer Crest, you can equip it while resting at any bench. Open the menu and navigate to the Crest tab. Press Y/Triangle button to change the Crest, then select and accept the Crest you want to equip.
Equipping the Wanderer Crest will help you with your main attack ability and two tools. Moreover, it will let Hornet attack swiftly and pogo downward like the original Hollow Knight. However, the attack range of Hornet’s Needle weapon is shortened with this crest.
Initially, the Wanderer Crest offers 1 Red, 2 Yellow, and 1 White slots for your tools and abilities. You can further upgrade the crest to unlock further slots.
The Wanderer Crest is mainly useful for pogoing downward, as it will help with the precise attacks and bouncing. It will help you greatly in certain areas like Hunter’s March, Shellwood, etc.
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