To get to Shellwood in Hollow Knight: Silksong, players need to progress through the area called Far Fields and reach the region of Greymoor by obtaining the Drifter's Cloak (a float ability) through completing the Flexile Spines quest. After that, use the air currents in Far Fields to exit to the surface and enter Greymoor. From the entrance of Greymoor, head right to purchase the map from Shakra, then head left past the Halfway Home inn. Climb over the building, proceed through caverns and fields, and defeat the boss Moorwing to unlock progress further west to the Haunted Bellhart area. From there, continue westward, passing through Bellhart (can be skipped if desired) until you eventually arrive in Shellwood. Once in Shellwood, keep heading west past the swamp and climb higher to reach the next area. Defeat ambush bugs in a dark cavern, then use a cage elevator shortcut. Eventually, you meet Shakra again, who sells the Shellwood map. This allows you to explore Shellwood freely.
In summary, reaching Shellwood involves these steps:
- Complete Flexile Spines quest to get Drifter's Cloak.
- Use air currents to get from Far Fields to Greymoor.
- Buy the Greymoor map.
- Defeat Moorwing boss past Halfway Home inn.
- Progress through Haunted Bellhart area.
- Enter Shellwood and get its map from Shakra.
