Shellwood 100% Checklist & Items in Hollow Knight: Silksong

Complete location checklist for Shellwood in Hollow Knight: Silksong. Track all collectibles, bosses, benches, wishes, and items found in this major area.

Shellwood is a major location in Hollow Knight: Silksong, featuring multiple boss encounters including Sister Splinter, Shrine Guardian Seth, and Nyleth.

This comprehensive Shellwood checklist compiles all items found in this location to help you achieve 100% completion. Use it alongside the Checklist page and Guides page to track your progress.

Shellwood location in Hollow Knight: Silksong [Shellwood Location Image - Placeholder]

Shellwood includes:

  • 4 100% items (Mask Shard, Tool, Ability, Crest)
  • 3 Bosses
  • 4 Benches
  • 2 Wishes
  • 1 Collectible
  • 1 Map
  • 1 Flea
  • 13 Hunter's Journal entries
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All 100% Items in Shellwood

IconItemDescription
Mask Shard
Mask Shard 8Mask Shard
Flower trap behind breakable wall
Pollip Pouch
Pollip PouchTool
Greyroot Pollip Hearts quest

Wish: Rite of the Pollip
Cling Grip
Cling GripAbility
Defeat Sister Splinter
Crest of Witch
Crest of WitchCrest
Cure Greyroot infection quest

Wish: Rite of Rebirth
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All Bosses in Shellwood

IconBossDescription
Boss
Sister SplinterBoss
Final boss of Shellwood

Required
Boss
Shrine Guardian SethBoss
Guarding Nyleth

Required for 100% Completion
Boss
NylethBoss
Old Hearts boss in Shellwood

Required for 100% Completion
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All Benches in Shellwood

IconBenchDescription
Bench
Shellwood Central BenchBench
This bench is in the center of Shellwood.
Bench
Shellwood Bell Shrine BenchBench
At the very southwest of Shellwood. This bench is a part of a Bell Shrine. Activate all 5 Bell Shrines to reach The Last Judge in Blasted Steps.
Bench
Shellwood Bellway BenchBench
Next to Shellwood Bellway.
Bench
Witch Crest BenchBench
Accessible in an area opened during the Rite of Rebirth quest.
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All Wishes in Shellwood

IconWishDescription
Gather
Rite of the PollipWish
Key NPC: Greyroot
Collect Pollip Hearts from the purple flowers of Shellwood.

Reward: Pollip Pouch
Wayfarer
Rite of RebirthWish
Key NPC: Greyroot
Bind the Twisted Bud
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All Collectibles in Shellwood

IconCollectibleDescription
Weaver Effigy
Weaver Effigy 3Collectible
Chapel of the Witch entrance

After exiting Chapel of the Witch, go east. Wish: Rite of Rebirth
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All Fleas in Shellwood

IconFleaDescription
Flea 13Flea
Stuck in vines near flower enemies
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All Maps in Shellwood

IconMapDescription
Map
ShellwoodMap
Near Central room with white flowers
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All Hunter's Journal Entries in Shellwood

IconEntryDescription
Hunter's Journal
Pilgrim HornflyHunter's Journal Entry
Description: "Short pilgrim that uses their long horn to launch upon threats."

Hunter's Note: "Birth equipped this one well. In its assault it becomes its own projectile."

Location: Moss Grotto, Shellwood, Wormways
How many needed: 15
Hunter's Journal
Description: "Short-horned bug born with underdeveloped wings."

Hunter's Note: "Flight it possesses, but only just. It may lift from the stone, but those sad wings would never carry it far."

Location: The Marrow, Shellwood, Moss Grotto
How many needed: 25
Hunter's Journal
Description: "Thick-set bug consumed my haunted thread. Uses their solid frame to crush others."

Hunter's Note: "A lucky bug to be able to grow old. Pharloom's roads take most much earlier."

Location: Moss Grotto, Shellwood
How many needed: 5
Hunter's Journal
Winged Pilgrim BellbearerHunter's Journal Entry
Description: "Pilgrim endowed with large wings, carrying a brace of iron bells."

Hunter's Note: "On uneven terrain their union of flight and range can prove a challenge even for me."

Location: Shellwood, Greymoor
How many needed: 10
Hunter's Journal
Covetous PilgrimHunter's Journal Entry
Description: "Strong bug replete with rosaries. If angered they will whip their strings in a ceaseless onslaught."

Hunter's Note: "Is this abundance a sign of purity or greed? The way faith is measured in this land is curious indeed."

Location: Shellwood, Bilewater
How many needed: 2
Hunter's Journal
Description: "Hard-shelled insect common upon the surface of Shellwood Pond. Once a staple food for passing pilgrims."

Hunter's Note: "The way they skate along the water's surface is so elegant. Surely it is a skill that can be learned? When time permits, I should attempt the task."

Location: Shellwood
How many needed: 15
Hunter's Journal
Description: "Old catcher over Shellwood Pond, bearing a longpin and stricken by the Haunting."

Hunter's Note: "Once a hunter purely for food, now they hunt unthinking and unending."

Location: Shellwood
How many needed: 20
Hunter's Journal
Description: "Tiny, soft creature that armours itself using the hard, hollow growths of Shellwood."

Hunter's Note: "If the woody hide is shattered, the bug will still bravely, foolishly try to attack."

Location: Shellwood
How many needed: 15
Hunter's Journal
Description: "Pointed, darting insect that builds a hardy hive from Shellwood's dried bark."

Hunter's Note: "Destroying the hives will limit their presence in the wood. Useful to me now, as I pass along the branches. Dangerous in time for the wood's order. Even a small disruption can tip a fragile balance."

Location: Shellwood
How many needed: 12
Hunter's Journal
Description: "Insect formed to imitate a branch, capable of remaining perfectly still for long periods, but unexpectedly swift when roused."

Hunter's Note: "Avoiding their ambush is a good test of my senses, and my ability to rapidly retaliate."

Location: Shellwood
How many needed: 12
Hunter's Journal
Description: "Insect formed to imitate a branch, born with sharp, retractable horns atop its head."

Hunter's Note: "Its shell gives it the advantage of surprise, but also forces it into a slender, brittle shape that cannot withstand a heavy attack."

Location: Shellwood
How many needed: 10
Hunter's Journal
Description: "Winged insect with a flakey shell that perfectly mimics its environment."

Hunter's Note: "Its assault... like a young bug's toy turned deadly. Could I, in time, fashion a spinning tool to match?"

Location: Shellwood
How many needed: 10
Hunter's Journal
Sister SplinterHunter's Journal Entry
Description: "Imposing old insect nesting in the heights of Shellwood. Her command of twig and branch ensured no pilgrim ever survived within her territory."

Hunter's Note: "This one lived long and fed much. The wood will be much safer for their slaying."

Location: Shellwood
How many needed: 1
Hunter's Journal
Description: "Drifting bug disguised as a flower. Disperses crackling clouds of pollen if threatened."

Hunter's Note: "Quite a beautiful creature. In my own kingdom's court it would have been highly favoured as an ornamental pet."

Location: Shellwood
How many needed: 25
Hunter's Journal
Description: "Floral foe that reacts instinctively to movement nearby. Spits pellets of crackling pollen that burst on impact."

Hunter's Note: "What exceptional senses it possesses. It detects me with ease, even when not a single sound is made."

Location: Shellwood
How many needed: 10
Hunter's Journal
Description: "Floral foe with a core shaped to mimic a mask. The core can be thrust forth to bludgeon unwary bugs."

Hunter's Note: "The false mask alone is frightening enough to scare away smaller pests."

Location: Shellwood
How many needed: 20
Hunter's Journal
Shrine Guardian SethHunter's Journal Entry
Description: "Eternal defender of Shellwood Shrine. His pin and cymbal show many marks of their use."

Hunter's Note: "He offered fair warning and challenge, a duel in the purest sense. I admire his honour, and his skill."

Location: Shellwood
How many needed: 1

Enemies in Shellwood

The following enemies can be found in Shellwood and are tracked in the Hunter's Journal:

  • Pilgrim Hornfly - "Short pilgrim that uses their long horn to launch upon threats."
  • Winged Pilgrim - "Short-horned bug born with underdeveloped wings."
  • Elder Pilgrim - "Thick-set bug consumed my haunted thread. Uses their solid frame to crush others."
  • Winged Pilgrim Bellbearer - "Pilgrim endowed with large wings, carrying a brace of iron bells."
  • Covetous Pilgrim - "Strong bug replete with rosaries. If angered they will whip their strings in a ceaseless onslaught."
  • Pond Skipper - "Hard-shelled insect common upon the surface of Shellwood Pond. Once a staple food for passing pilgrims."
  • Pondcatcher - "Old catcher over Shellwood Pond, bearing a longpin and stricken by the Haunting."
  • Shellwood Gnat - "Tiny, soft creature that armours itself using the hard, hollow growths of Shellwood."
  • Wood Wasp - "Pointed, darting insect that builds a hardy hive from Shellwood's dried bark."
  • Splinter - "Insect formed to imitate a branch, capable of remaining perfectly still for long periods, but unexpectedly swift when roused."
  • Splinterhorn - "Insect formed to imitate a branch, born with sharp, retractable horns atop its head."
  • Splinterbark - "Winged insect with a flakey shell that perfectly mimics its environment."
  • Sister Splinter - "Imposing old insect nesting in the heights of Shellwood. Her command of twig and branch ensured no pilgrim ever survived within her territory."
  • Phacia - "Drifting bug disguised as a flower. Disperses crackling clouds of pollen if threatened."
  • Pollenica - "Floral foe that reacts instinctively to movement nearby. Spits pellets of crackling pollen that burst on impact."
  • Gahlia - "Floral foe with a core shaped to mimic a mask. The core can be thrust forth to bludgeon unwary bugs."
  • Shrine Guardian Seth - "Eternal defender of Shellwood Shrine. His pin and cymbal show many marks of their use."

Shellwood Frequently Asked Questions

How many items are in Shellwood?
Shellwood contains 27 total items across all categories, including 4 items required for 100% completion, 3 bosses, 4 benches, 2 wishes, 1 collectible, 1 map, 1 flea, and 13 Hunter's Journal entries. This makes Shellwood a diverse location with important progression items and multiple boss encounters.
What is the best item in Shellwood?
The best items in Shellwood include important Tools and Abilities: Pollip Pouch (Tool, obtained by completing Greyroot Pollip Hearts quest), Cling Grip (Ability, obtained by defeating Sister Splinter), and Crest of Witch (obtained by curing Greyroot infection quest). These items are essential for progression and exploration.
Where is the map for Shellwood?
The Shellwood map can be found above the entrance from Shellwood. This map is essential for navigation through Shellwood's branching pathways and helps locate important items and areas.
How many Bosses are in Shellwood?
Shellwood contains 3 bosses: Sister Splinter (final boss of Shellwood, required for progression), Shrine Guardian Seth (guarding Nyleth, required for 100% completion), and Nyleth (Old Hearts boss in Shellwood, required for 100% completion). These bosses provide important progression items and abilities.
What items are required for 100% completion in Shellwood?
For 100% completion, you need to collect 4 items in Shellwood: Mask Shard 8 (found in flower trap behind breakable wall), Pollip Pouch (Tool, obtained by completing Greyroot Pollip Hearts quest), Cling Grip (Ability, obtained by defeating Sister Splinter), and Crest of Witch (obtained by curing Greyroot infection quest). These items are essential for reaching 100% completion in Hollow Knight: Silksong.