Hollow Knight: Silksong Wormways Guide: Maps, NPCs, Collectibles, and Wishes

In 2026, Hollow Knight: Silksong continues to reward meticulous exploration, and the Wormways remains one of the earliest optional regions that can dramatically shape a playthrough. These dark, worm-infested tunnels sit between the Moss Grotto and the upper reaches of the Mosslands, offering a compact but secret-rich intermission before Shellwood. Although the area is short, it is packed with valuable upgrades, a map vendor, two collectibles, and two Wishes that tie into Plasmium and flea hunting. Players who want to reach Cling Grip early should consider unlocking the Wormways, but they must prepare for a Simple Key expense or a long detour, plus falling Gorms that punish slow movement.

🗺️ Full Map Overview Of The Wormways

The Wormways is a very short and simple area that acts like an intermission before Shellwood. There is not much to do on a first visit, and even later visits are normally for a single, short purpose. However, entering does require a Simple Key if the player is coming from Moss Grove. Swift Step is highly recommended for this area due to the prevalence of quickly falling worms, or Gorms, from the ceilings. While it is possible to venture across this space theoretically without Swift Step, it will make life far easier.

As expected for an area of this size and activity, there are only four foe types in the region:

Foe
Threat Profile

Gromling
The most frustrating part of the area because they often respawn, even without the player leaving the room, and emerge from several points on the map.

Grom
Falling worms that drop from ceilings and punish careless movement.

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