Before Act 3 in Hollow Knight: Silksong, it is important to do several key tasks and preparations:
- Complete most or all of the Notice Board Wishes (quests) in the three main settlements: Bone Bottom, Bellhart, and Songclave. Completing some Wishes may unlock others, so it is suggested to effectively 100% these areas.
- Find a significant number of lost fleas (around 25 or more) to prompt the Flea Caravan to move to its final destination in the Putrified Ducts.
- Progress through the main story and defeat the second boss fight with Lace in the Cradle but do not advance further.
- Return to Songclave and speak with the Caretaker to acquire the "Silk and Soul" Wish, which starts the quest leading to Act 3.
- Collect specific quest components such as Maiden’s Soul, Hermit’s Soul, Seeker’s Soul, and the Snare Setter from various locations like Bone Bottom, Bell Hermit, Bilewater, and Weavenest Atla.
- Deliver these components to the Caretaker to activate the Silk and Soul quest.
- Prepare your character with upgrades like mask shards (aim for around 16/20), needle upgrades (up to 4 possible in Act 2), and collect as many rosaries and other resources as possible because farming slows down in Act 3.
- Explore hidden areas like Weavenest Atla, Sands of Karak, Memorium, and try to reach Wisp’s Thicket after unlocking the Double Jump ability atop Mount Fay.
- Stock up on items from shops and equip charms that boost silk drain negation, increase drops, or multiply cogfly followers for combat assistance.
- When fighting Grandmother Silk in The Cradle, choose to play Needolin after victory rather than binding her to trigger the credits and the start of Act 3.
- After the credits, clear the black tendrils on your save file from the main menu to enter Act 3.
These steps ensure you meet the prerequisites and are well-prepared for the challenge and storyline progression in Act 3 of Silksong.
