Hollow Knight: Silksong

Damage Calculator

Plan your perfect build to take on the threats of Pharloom. Adjust your base damage and select powerful tools and amulets to see the total damage output.
Note: Values used are fictional and based on an approximation of the game's mechanics.

Hey there, fellow adventurer! Can you feel the excitement? We've all been dreaming of descending into Pharloom and finally getting our hands on Hornet's combat. While we wait, why not start theorycrafting? Use this tool to get a feel for how different tools and amulets might affect your needle's damage. A little planning now could save you a lot of grief against those 40+ bosses later!

Amulets & Tools

The Fight for Pharloom: Facts & Lore

  • Hornet's primary weapon is the **needle**, a formidable tool she uses for both slashing and piercing. It's said to be even more agile than the Knight's nail!
  • Unlike the Knight, Hornet relies on a **Silk gauge** to heal. This gauge must be full before she can bind her wounds, and if she's interrupted, all her gathered silk is lost.
  • **Shell Shards** are a new form of currency in *Silksong*. You can find them by defeating enemies and they are required to repair your tools, making resource management a key part of your journey.
  • There are over **200 enemies** and more than **40 bosses** to encounter in the new kingdom of Pharloom. This means the variety of challenges will be immense!
  • The game's map isn't given to you at the start. You must seek out a cartographer named **Shakra** to purchase regional maps, similar to how the Knight found Cornifer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do you increase your needle damage in the game?

A: While the exact methods aren't all known, players will likely be able to upgrade their needle damage by finding specific items, purchasing upgrades from a smith, or by equipping different tools and amulets.

Q: Will tools and amulets stack for more damage?

A: Based on the mechanics of the original game, it is highly likely that different damage-boosting items will stack. This calculator assumes they add their percentage bonuses together.

Q: Why is enemy armor so important to the calculation?

A: Think of enemy armor as a damage reduction. Even with a high base damage, a heavily armored boss could take a lot less from each hit. Knowing their armor value helps you determine if a damage-focused build is the most effective approach.