Hollow Knight Silksong Quest Boards — Complete Wish System Guide

Quest boards, officially known as Wish Boards, represent Hollow Knight Silksong's revolutionary approach to side quest management. Unlike the original Hollow Knight's more organic quest discovery system, Silksong introduces structured quest boards in major towns throughout Pharloom, offering players a centralized hub for accepting and tracking various types of wishes from local NPCs.

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The Wish Board interface showing available quest categories and NPC requests

These wish systems serve as Silksong's core side quest infrastructure, providing structured pathways to valuable rewards including rare Tools, Rosary Necklaces for currency farming, and essential upgrades for progression. Each major settlement—from the underground depths of Bone Bottom to the elevated chambers of Songclave—features its own unique wish board populated with region-specific requests from the diverse inhabitants of Pharloom.

Quest Types Overview

🟢 Gather Wishes

Difficulty: Easy to Medium
Task: Collect specific items from enemies or locations
Rewards: Tools (Druid's Eye, Pollip Pouch, Plasmium Phial), Rosary Necklaces
Best For: Early game progression, tool unlocks

🟡 Wayfarer Wishes

Difficulty: Medium
Task: Find missing NPCs, track down lost items
Rewards: Needle upgrades, shop expansions, Spool Fragments
Best For: Exploration rewards, permanent upgrades

🔴 Hunt Wishes

Difficulty: Medium to Hard
Task: Defeat specific enemies and collect their drops
Rewards: Crafting Kits, Memory Lockets, Rosary Necklaces
Best For: Combat practice, currency farming

🟣 Grand Hunt Wishes

Difficulty: Very Hard
Task: Defeat powerful bosses or mini-bosses
Rewards: Heavy Rosary Necklaces (220+ Rosaries)
Best For: Endgame challenges, major currency rewards

🔵 Donate Wishes

Difficulty: Easy (requires currency)
Task: Spend Rosaries or Shell Shards
Rewards: Town upgrades, new residents, visual improvements
Best For: Unlocking services, improving hub areas

Quest Board Locations & Accessibility

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Bellhart's Wish Board - one of the central quest hubs in Silksong

Primary Wish Board Locations

Bone Bottom Wish Wall — Early Game Access

Location: Near the main bench in Bone Bottom
Accessibility: Available from early game progression
Quest Focus: Repair tasks, basic gather quests, foundation building
Key Rewards: Essential tools for progression, early currency farming

Bellhart Wish Wall — Central Hub

Location: Central Bellhart, unlocks after freeing the town
Accessibility: Mid-early game, requires story progression
Quest Focus: Restoration projects, merchant assistance, town development
Key Rewards: Shop expansions, needle upgrades, heavy rosary rewards

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Songclave Wish Board featuring late-game high-reward quests

Songclave Wish Wall — Late Game Content

Location: Upper levels of Songclave
Accessibility: Act 2+ content, requires significant progression
Quest Focus: Grand hunts, end-game challenges, master-tier requests
Key Rewards: Rare tools, maximum-tier rosary necklaces, completion items

Secondary Quest Givers & Specialized Boards

Individual NPC Quest Providers

Moss Druid (Mosshome) — Berry Picking quest chain for Druid's Eye Tool
Fleamaster Mooshka (The Marrow) — Lost Fleas collection quest for Flea Brew
Seamstress (Far Fields) — Flexible Spines crafting quest for Drifter's Cloak
Nuu (Halfway House, Greymoor) — Hunter's Journal documentation quest

Quest Board Progression Tips

Understanding quest board accessibility timing is crucial for efficient progression. Each board becomes available through story milestones, and attempting to access higher-tier boards too early will result in limited quest options or locked content.

High-Priority Quests

Essential Tool Quests

Berry Picking → Druid's Eye Tool
The Lost Fleas → Flea Brew
Flexible Spines → Drifter's Cloak
Crawbug Clearing → Crafting Kit

Best Early Rewards

My Missing Courier — Unlocks expanded Bellhart shop
Pinmaster's Oil — Needle damage upgrade
Bugs of Pharloom — Tool Pouch for extra slots

Quest Progression Tips

Routing Strategy

Check all boards when entering new towns
Accept multiple quests targeting same area
Complete Hunt quests while exploring for Wayfarer tasks
Save Grand Hunts for when properly equipped

Efficient Quest Chains

Bone Bottom Chain: Repairs → Lifesaving Bridge → Terrible Tyrant
Bellhart Chain: Restoration → Missing Courier → Missing Brother
Songclave Chain: Building Up → Strengthening → Fine Pins

Currency Management

Donate quests are optional but unlock valuable services
Prioritize town restoration for more quest opportunities
Save 500+ Rosaries for late-game donate quests

Quest Mechanics

Activation Requirements

Some quests require story progression (Act 2, Act 3)
Certain quests unlock after completing prerequisites
Boss defeats may trigger new board postings

Drop Rates

Hunt quest items have varying drop rates
Some enemies guarantee drops during active quests
Pilgrim Shaws: ~30% drop rate from Pilgrims
Spine Cores: ~40% drop rate from Hokers

Quest Tracking

Active quests appear on notice boards
Progress tracked in pause menu
Completed quests marked with checkmarks
No quest limit — accept all available

Reward Tiers

Currency Rewards

Standard Necklace: 120 Rosaries
Heavy Necklace: 220 Rosaries
Quest Completion Bonus: 10-50 Shell Shards

Permanent Upgrades

Tools: One-time powerful abilities
Needle Upgrades: Permanent damage increases
Shop Expansions: New items and services
Town Improvements: Better fast travel, more NPCs

Common Quest Locations

Gather Quest Items

Mossberries: Moss Grotto moss patches
Silver Bells: Bellhart outskirts enemies
Pollip Hearts: Shellwood Pollip enemies
Plasmium: Wormways ooze creatures

Hunt Enemy Spawns

Pilgrims: Throughout Pharloom, especially roads
Hokers: Deep Docks, The Marrow depths
Crawbugs: Greymoor caverns
Muckroaches: Sinner's Road sewers

Quest Board Strategy

Early Game (Acts 1-2)

Focus on Gather and Wayfarer quests
Build currency through Hunt quests
Unlock essential tools first
Save Grand Hunts for later

Late Game (Act 3+)

Complete all Grand Hunt challenges
Finish town restoration chains
Clear remaining Hunt quests for completionism
Max out all donate quests for 100%

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I unlock quest boards in Hollow Knight Silksong?

Quest boards (Wish Boards) unlock progressively as you reach new towns and complete story objectives. The Bone Bottom Wish Wall becomes available early in your journey, while Bellhart requires freeing the town from the Widow, and Songclave is accessible only in Act 2+ content.

What are the different types of wishes in Silksong?

Silksong features five main wish categories:

Gather Wishes (Green) - Item collection tasks
Wayfarer Wishes (Yellow) - Exploration and discovery missions
Hunt Wishes (Red) - Combat challenges against specific enemies
Grand Hunt Wishes (Purple) - Elite boss encounters
Donate Wishes (Blue) - Currency spending for town improvements

Which quests should I prioritize for the best rewards?

Focus on Essential Tool Quests first: Berry Picking (Druid's Eye), Lost Fleas (Flea Brew), Flexible Spines (Drifter's Cloak), and Crawbug Clearing (Crafting Kit). These provide permanent upgrades that enhance your exploration and combat capabilities.

Complete Hunt wishes while exploring for stable currency income
Save Donate wishes until you have excess resources (500+ Rosaries recommended)
Prioritize tool-rewarding quests over pure currency quests early game

End-Game Completion Strategy

For 100% completion, systematically clear each board:

Complete all Essential Tool quests first
Clear regional Hunt and Gather quests area by area
Tackle Grand Hunt challenges when properly equipped
Finish with Donate quests for final town improvements

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