How to get to Hollow Knight Silksong Bilewater

How do you get to Bilewater in Silksong? This murky swamp signals the shift from the mid to late-game in Team Cherry's Metroidvania. However, like many other areas, just reaching it can be an exercise in patience and ingenuity. We can show you exactly how to get there, with several routes to choose from.

Bilewater is an optional area on the Silksong map, which means you don't strictly need to explore it until you're ready. However, clearing it early rewards you with several Silksong tools, Memory Lockets, and Lost Fleas. While finding a bench should be your top priority, we also recommend picking up Ascendant's Grip from Jubilana in Songclave. While it costs 350 Rosaries, it can make this punishing land a little easier to handle, especially once you face the Silksong boss who calls it home.

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