Hollow Knight: Silksong's Latest Update Drastically Enhances Essential Equipment
There's no question that Hollow Knight: Silksong is a demanding game, but many players struggle not because due to the difficulty, but since they overlook or underutilize the available tools. Some might have tried several items and feel they barely had an impact. With this latest patch, that has changed.
Exactly What the New Patch Addresses
In addition to expanding controller support as well as resolving several bugs, version 1.0.28891 for Hollow Knight: Silksong introduces a crucial fix:
Resolved Crafting Kits not increasing the damage of attack-based blue tools (eg Sawtooth Crown).
Several gamers remember getting crafting tools and feeling puzzled. Item bags obviously increased inventory space, but the effects of crafting tools seemed vague. This was particularly odd because these kits were meant to increase damage by 60 percent, a change which would be quite obvious during gameplay. As it turns out, this wasn't working as intended.
What Equipment Are Improved?
Blue tools provide passive perks like magma resistance, and they may offer more weapons for Hornet's arsenal. The adjustment doesn't change purely protective items, instead it impacts offensive options. Equipment including the Sawtooth Crown and the following now benefit:
- Pollip Bag
- Claw Glass
- Volt Filament
- Snitch Tool
- Wispfire Lantern
Player Response to the Improvements
The community are excited by these updates. Items such as this Claw Glass, which harms enemies with a burst, and this Pollip Pouch's venom ability, already pretty powerful. Currently, they're even better.
One gamer exclaimed, "Claw Glass didn't need a buff, so WOW", within a discussion calling these adjustments "the best".
Outstanding Uncertainties
According to the update's wording, gamers are unsure if this damage boost applies to items with mixed offensive and defensive capabilities. For example, this Warding Bell aids protect the character while recovering, and it also deals minor amount of harm to enemies. It is possible this patch improves that attack, yet many players do not equip this Protective Bell for attack purposes. As a tools truther, this patch has given motivation to attempt again those last annoying gauntlet which was so tough.
