- The first Needle upgrade in Hollow Knight Silksong is found in Bellhart by visiting Pinmaster Plinney.
- Players must defeat the Widow boss and complete "An Artsbug's Hardships" to unlock the Needlesmith.
- Sharpening the needle boosts primary damage and prepares for late-game challenges.
Upgrading your weapon is one of the most important steps in Hollow Knight Silksong, as stronger enemies demand stronger attacks. As you progress in the game, you will require sharper weapons. Ready to push your weapon damage further? Follow this guide and learn how to upgrade the Needle in Hollow Knight Silksong.
Where to Find Needle Upgrade in Hollow Knight Silksong
To upgrade your nail in Hollow Knight Silksong, you must visit Bellhart. Once you cross Greymoor, keep going left to find the area. Once you are at the location mentioned in the image below, take the platforms on the left to climb up. This is where you will find the Needlesmith (Pinmaster Plinney) in Hollow Knight Silksong, who upgrades the weapon.
How to Upgrade Needle Weapon in Hollow Knight Silksong
Nails or the primary weapon upgrade is important to deal with the late-game enemies in Hollow Knight Silksong. Remember, to access the Pinmaster, “An Artsbug’s Hardships” quest completion is a must. Now that you know the location for the Needlesmith, follow the step-by-step process below to upgrade Needle in Hollow Knight Silksong:
- Before the Pinmaster unlocks, you must free Bellhart by completing the Widow boss fight.
- After saving Bellhart, head to the location and find the Needlesmith’s chamber.
- Enter the chamber by pressing the D-pad up or down buttons.
- Now, interact with Pinmaster Plinney and sharpen the needle.
Other Weapon Upgrades in Hollow Knight Silksong
If you are not familiar with the primary weapon upgrades, Pinmaster Plinney is the first one to sharpen your nail in Hollow Knight Silksong. As you progress, you can improve your damage. Apart from the primary weapon, you can get a Crafting Kit in Silksong to improve your tool’s damage. Moreover, as you progress in the game, you will unlock more skills like Dash and Sprint. Among the skills, you will find some damage-dealing abilities.
So, have you sharpened your Needle to upgrade the primary weapon’s damage in Hollow Knight Silksong already? Do tell us in the comments.
