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Silksong's No Double Damage Mod Is a Beautiful Trap Hollow Knight: Silksong triple damage mod intensifies the double damage debate, challenging players with even harsher gameplay. Let me start with a confession: I am not a masochist. At least, I did not think I was until I stumbled across a mod for Hollow Knight: Silksong called No Double Damage (But better). If you have spent any time in Pharloom since the game launched back in 2025, you already know the debate. Silksong is hard. Not just hard for a sequel, but hard in a way that makes the original Hollow Knight feel like a gentle warm-up. So when I heard someone had made a mod to remove double damage, I thought, finally, a mercy. Then I read the description. The mod removes double damage by making it triple damage instead. Yes, really. Cue the monkey's paw curling. The Double Damage Debate That Refuses to Die Since Silksong launched in 2025, its difficulty has been the main topic of conversation. And I do mean the main topic. Forget lore theories. Forget dreamnail-style mysteries. The real question on every player's lips was: why does everything hit for two masks? In the original Hollow Knight, most regular enemies and environmental hazards dealt one mask of damage. In Silksong, a lot more of them deal two. That changes everything. A simple mistake against a random fly can cost you a third of your health. A spike pit does not just sting; it ruins your day. The developers did listen, at least a little. There was a patch that made some boss fights easier and reduced some Rosary costs for things like Bellway stations and benches. That helped. But the double damage stayed. For many players, that is the sticking point. It is not the bosses that break them; it is the ordinary rooms. It is the feeling that the world itself is out to get you. So a modder named TheLima made a mod to fix that. The only thing is, the fix is a trap. No Double Damage (But better) does exactly what its name suggests, sort of. As the description says, it removes the boring double damage from the game by making it triple damage instead. I laughed when I read that. Then I winced. Then I checked the download count. A Monkey's Paw Wish for Mercy When the mod first surfaced, it had 888 unique downloads. How many of those people knew what they were getting into? How many saw the name, clicked install, and only later realized they had signed up for a harder game? That is anyone's guess. But I love that it exists. It is the perfect joke for a community that has spent months arguing about whether Silksong is too hard or just hard enough. Now, you might be thinking: if you heal three masks at a time anyway, does triple damage really matter? After all, one heal can still recover a triple hit. So what is the difference? That is a fair question. On paper, it sounds almost balanced. In practice, it is not. Because healing takes time. Because you often get hit while healing. Because a triple hit can put you into one-shot range for the next attack. Because environmental hazards do not care about your heal timing. The mod does not make the game easier. It makes the game a different kind of cruel. And that is the point. Some players do not want easier. They want spicier. They want a second run that feels dangerous again, but they are not ready for Steel Soul mode. You know, the permadeath mode that deletes your save if you die. That is a commitment. A triple damage mod is just a casual way to flirt with disaster. You can uninstall it when your hands start shaking. The Modding Menu in 2026 By 2026, the Silksong modding scene has grown a lot. There are mods that genuinely make the game easier, like reducing double damage to a single mask. There are quality-of-life mods that add conveniences, tweak bench costs, or smooth out some of the more annoying systems. And then there are mods like this one, which exist because someone looked at a complaint and decided to answer it with a punchline. Here is a quick breakdown I wish I had before I started browsing: Mod style What it does Who it is for Easier double damage Reduces double damage to one mask Players who want original Hollow Knight difficulty Quality-of-life Tweaks benches, Rosary costs, and other annoyances Everyone, honestly No Double Damage (But better) Turns double damage into triple damage Absolute lunatics Steel Soul Permadeath, one life, no mercy Masochists and speedrunners Speaking of speedrunners, they are the ones who prove the game is not too hard for everyone. A documented record of 1:17:05 was set just a week after release. Think about that. While I was still learning enemy patterns, someone had already beaten the whole game in under an hour and twenty minutes. That is not normal. That is a different species. Would I Install It? 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Silksong Guide: How I Found the Blasted Steps Map Before Act 1's End Get the Blasted Steps Map in Hollow Knight: Silksong from Shakra for 70 Rosaries to survive sandstorms and worms. After I defeated the Widow in Bellhart, I believed the worst was behind me. I was wrong. The next area in Hollow Knight: Silksong, Blasted Steps, greeted me with a howling desert of ravenous sand worms and wind that turned every jump into a gamble. In 2026, this biome still stands as the closing area of Act 1—unless you take the alternate path through Sinner's Road. If you are like me and value your Rosaries, you will want the Blasted Steps Map early. Why? Because the Blasted Steps is not just another room. It is a highly vertical region with thick sandstorms, heavy winds, and dunes that hide worms ready to devour me instantly. One slip, and I was gone. The map does not make the wind stop, but it does keep me oriented when the screen fills with sand. What good is a map if you cannot reach the cartographer? That is the trick. Where I Found Shakra Like most maps in Silksong, the Blasted Steps Map comes from the cartographer Shakra. I found them in the right portion of the Blasted Steps, tucked inside a small cave. But reaching that cave is the challenge. The route from Shellwood is a test of patience and timing. I started at the bench coming from Shellwood. From there, I headed left across a series of small platforms. I kept walking left until I reached a tunnel that slopes upward. This is where the Cling Grip ability—found in Shellwood—becomes essential. Without it, I could not scale the walls. I carefully wall climbed to the top of the shaft and moved right. Then I climbed upward and walked left until I came across another bench. From there, I continued left until I entered the Blasted Steps. Now, what happens when the wind gusts hit mid-jump? I learned the hard way: they slow you down and push you toward the sand below, where the worms are eagerly waiting for their next meal. So I timed every jump, used the wind currents instead of fighting them, and kept moving right. The Route to Shakra After entering Blasted Steps, I continued right. I handled a series of jumps and wind currents until I faced a flying enemy with a red drill-like head. That enemy is a warning: the area is not playing around. I followed the path a little further, and there was Shakra waiting in a small cave. I spoke to them, and I purchased the Blasted Steps Map for 70 Rosaries. Yes, 70 Rosaries. It felt expensive in the moment, but it saved me hours of blind wandering. Item Vendor Cost Location Blasted Steps Map Shakra 70 Rosaries Right portion of Blasted Steps, small cave Hazards I Faced The Blasted Steps does not just throw wind and worms at you. I also ran into Great Conchflies, and eventually the Last Judge, the final boss of Act 1. That fight is brutal if you go in unprepared. I learned that picking up the Needle Strike charged attack from the Pinstress first makes these fights much easier. If you are struggling, do not rush the Last Judge. Get Needle Strike. It changes everything. What makes the Blasted Steps so dangerous? The wind is not just visual. It affects your jump arcs, your dash timing, and your ability to land on small platforms. I often found myself drifting toward the dunes even when I thought I had a clean jump. The worms below are not forgiving. They devour you instantly, which means every mistake costs a full retry from the last bench. Here is what I wish I had known before entering: ️ Wind gusts can slow you mid-jump and push you into worm-filled sand. 🪱 Sand worms devour you instantly if you slip into the dunes. ️ The map costs 70 Rosaries from Shakra. 🧗 Cling Grip is required to climb the upward tunnel from Shellwood. ️ Needle Strike from the Pinstress helps against Great Conchflies and the Last Judge. 🪑 Benches are scarce, so plan your route before you commit to a long jump sequence. Final Thoughts Is the Blasted Steps Map worth 70 Rosaries? For me, absolutely. The area is vertical, disorienting, and unforgiving. Without the map, I would have missed Shakra's cave, fallen into worm sand, and probably rage-quit before Act 1 ended. With the map, I could plan my jumps, mark benches, and focus on the real threat: the Last Judge. So if you are coming from Bellhart after the Widow, do not skip the cartographer. Head left from the Shellwood bench, use Cling Grip, climb the shaft, and keep moving until you reach Shakra. 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Hollow Knight: Silksong Wailing Mother Quest Guide: Track and Defeat the Broodmother Wailing Mother quest guide for Hollow Knight Silksong: track the Broodmother, get her eye, and finish this Grand Hunt. Wishwall quests in Hollow Knight: Silksong have given players a reason to revisit Pharloom's safe areas long after the main path has moved on. Among these requests, the Wailing Mother quest stands out as a Grand Hunt that blends investigation, platforming, and a tense boss encounter. Assigned to the Songclave safe area in Choral Chambers, this wish sends Hornet into the Slab to silence a monstrous presence known only as the Wailing Creature. By the end of the hunt, that creature reveals itself as the Broodmother, and her eye becomes the proof needed to complete the quest. For players exploring Silksong in 2026, this guide covers every step, from unlocking the wish to turning in the final item. ️ Quest Overview Detail Information Quest Name Wailing Mother Quest Type Grand Hunt Quest Board Songclave Wishwall in Choral Chambers Objective Track and slay the Wailing Creature, later known as Broodmother Key Item Broodmother's Eye Turn-In Location Songclave's Wishwall Main Reward Quest completion and Wishwall progress The Wailing Mother is not a simple bounty. It asks Hornet to follow a trail of slime through one of Silksong's most oppressive regions, then survive a boss fight against a creature that overwhelms the arena with summoned flies. The quest adds depth to Pharloom's lore while giving players a challenging Grand Hunt that feels distinct from standard exploration. Prerequisites and Wishwall Unlock Before the Wailing Mother wish appears on the Songclave Wishwall, Hornet must complete several earlier requests. The first batch of wishes on that board, including Balm for the Wounded, must be finished. Players also need to advance far enough in the Act 2 main story. Without that progress, the Grand Hunt remains locked, and the Wishwall will not offer the Wailing Mother quest. This structure encourages players to engage with the Wishwall system gradually. Each completed wish builds trust with Songclave and opens new opportunities. The Wailing Mother is one of the more substantial rewards for that ongoing commitment. 🧭 Reaching the Slab Once the quest is active, Hornet must travel to the Slab. There are two reliable routes, and both use the Ventrica network and Bellway system. Route One: First Shrine's Ventrica Enter the First Shrine's Ventrica and teleport into the Choral Chambers. From there, climb a few floors until reaching the gate that leads outside the Choral Chambers and into the Slab. Route Two: Grand Bellway's Ventrica Use the First Shrine's Ventrica to teleport to the Grand Bellway's Ventrica. From that point, use the Bellway to teleport directly to the Slab, then climb from the bottom to the top. Both paths work, but the second route can save time if the Bellway is already unlocked. The Slab is vertical and dangerous, so players should prepare for platforming, enemy encounters, and a fair amount of climbing. Tracking the Wailing Creature After getting the Wailing Mother quest, Hornet needs to track and slay the Wailing Creature in the Slab. The creature is later identified as the Broodmother, and she is located northwest of the Slab, almost on the highest floor. To find her, players should look for slime trails scattered all over the Slab area. These trails are the key to navigation, especially because the prison's layout can be disorienting. The slime marks a path rather than a single room. Hornet will need to move upward through the Slab, checking side passages and upper platforms. Rushing can lead to missed turns or unnecessary damage. Taking time to scan for slime makes the hunt smoother and preserves resources for the boss. ️ Inside the Broodmother's Chamber When Hornet reaches the Wailing Mother quest chamber, a crack in the wall behind her becomes the true entrance. Interacting with it lets her enter the hole and progress through a linear path. Along the way, a couple of fly enemies such as Guardfly and Wardfly attempt to block progress. These foes are not the main threat, but they can drain health before the boss if players are careless. After the fly enemies are dealt with, the Broodmother makes her appearance. The transition is sudden, and the arena leaves little room for mistakes. Players should enter the fight with full health and a clear plan. ️ Boss Fight: Broodmother The Broodmother fight is a test of crowd control and patience. 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Silksong Guide: How to Reach Weavenest Atla and Find Its Map Silksong's Weavenest Atla guide reveals how to unlock the hidden area using Needolin Skill and wall jump in Moss Grotto. How to Reach Weavenest Atla in Silksong Weavenest Atla is a hidden area in Hollow Knight: Silksong that many players see within the first hour of play, yet cannot enter until the end of Act 1. Its entrance is a large weaver-shaped door in Moss Grotto, visible from the early game but sealed by a missing ability. This guide explains the prerequisites, the exact route, and the location of the area map, along with the major rewards waiting inside. As of 2026, the process remains tied to story progression, the Needolin Skill, and a few precise movements through Bellhart, Shellwood, and Bone Bottom. Prerequisites for Weavenest Atla ️ Before the door opens, players must advance the main story until they reach Bellhart. At that point, a new objective appears: The Threadspun Town. This objective sends the player into Shellwood to acquire the wall jump ability. After gaining wall jump, they must continue right and defeat the Widow. The reward for defeating the Widow is the Needolin Skill, which is the key to opening Weavenest Atla. Without Needolin, the weaver-shaped door remains inert, no matter how many times the player interacts with it. Requirement Location Purpose Story progress to Bellhart Bellhart Unlocks The Threadspun Town objective Wall jump ability Shellwood Allows vertical traversal and route access Defeat the Widow Shellwood, right side Grants the Needolin Skill Needolin Skill Reward from Widow Opens the weaver-shaped door Bellway fast travel Any Bellway Station Speeds up return to Bone Bottom Step-by-Step Route to Weavenest Atla 🧭 Progress the main story until Bellhart is reached and The Threadspun Town objective appears. Travel into Shellwood and obtain the wall jump ability. Head right through Shellwood and defeat the Widow to earn the Needolin Skill. Go to the nearest Bellway Station and fast travel to Bone Bottom. From Bone Bottom, head left and down into Moss Grotto. Inside Moss Grotto, move right until a large weaver-shaped door comes into view. Stand next to the door and press Triangle or Y on a controller, or D on a keyboard. Pass through the door to arrive in Weavenest Atla. The door itself is impossible to miss for observant players. It has a distinctive weaver motif and sits in a part of Moss Grotto that many people explore early. The trick is not finding the door but returning with the correct skill. Once Needolin is active, the interaction prompt appears and the path opens. Finding the Weavenest Atla Map The map for Weavenest Atla is close to the entrance, but it is easy to overlook. After entering the area, the player should keep going straight and then head right. They will find two glowing cylinders. Striking these cylinders activates a mechanism in the room behind them. That mechanism jets the player down to the bottom of the area. However, before taking that downward route, the player should interact with the rune tablet nearby. This rune tablet reveals the map for Weavenest Atla. Mapping the area early is useful because Weavenest Atla contains several optional collectibles and a boss encounter. The layout is smaller than many other regions in Silksong, but its compact design hides multiple points of interest. A Spool Fragment, a Mask Shard, a boss in one corner, and an NPC who upgrades the Hunter's Crest are all located within this secluded nest. What to Collect in Weavenest Atla ️ Weavenest Atla may be small, but it is dense with rewards. The most important find is the NPC who upgrades the Hunter's Crest. This upgrade can change the player's combat approach and make certain fights more manageable. The area also holds a Spool Fragment, which contributes to Silk-related upgrades, and a Mask Shard, which increases survivability. A boss waits in one corner for players who want an extra challenge. Because the area is optional in terms of exploration, it is possible to miss these rewards entirely if the player rushes through. Item or Encounter Type Why It Matters Hunter's Crest upgrade NPC service Alters combat style and crest performance Spool Fragment Collectible Progress toward Silk capacity upgrades Mask Shard Collectible Progress toward additional health Boss encounter Optional fight Challenge and possible rewards Rune tablet Map unlock Reveals the Weavenest Atla map Tips for a Smooth Visit Players should make sure they have rested at a bench and are prepared for combat before entering. Although the route to Weavenest Atla is not long, the boss in the corner can punish an unprepared traveler. 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Silksong Fast Travel in 2026: Every Bellway and Ventrica Silksong fast travel guide: unlock all Bellways and Ventricas, 12 Bell Beast Stations and 7 Citadel routes. Hornet’s legs were never meant for endless walking. In the opening hours of Silksong, she dragged herself through Bone Bottom, her needle clicking against damp stone, until a low bell hummed somewhere below. That bell was the first Bellway—a fast travel system that would soon turn her grueling pilgrimage into a series of convenient hops. And let’s be honest, nobody wants to sprint across half a kingdom just to buy a new pin. At the beginning, Hornet must get around the world with nothing but her spindly black legs until she discovers the Bellways. These stations allow instant travel between all unlocked fast travel locations. In Silksong, Bell Beast Stations and Ventricas are the primary forms of fast travel that players can engage with. The Bellways come first, opening relatively early, and they quickly become the backbone of any long exploration run. To unlock the first route, players discover the Bellway in Bone Bottom, then free and subdue the Bell Beast in The Marrow. The creature—ancient, weary, and more than a little dramatic—bows its head once defeated, and from that moment on, its bells answer Hornet’s call. It is a strange partnership, but a practical one. In total, there are 12 Bellways to discover in Silksong, including eight during Act 1 and four more in Act 2. Some are unlocked for free, but you may have to pay Rosaries for others. You know the drill: pay up, or walk. A few Bellway locations cannot be discovered until you reach Act 2, yet they still connect back to Act 1 areas, letting Hornet revisit prior zones more conveniently. That backward compatibility matters, because Pharloom has a habit of hiding secrets in places you thought you had finished with. When Act 2 arrives, the Citadel introduces a new flavor of fast travel: Ventricas. These seven stations are found exclusively within the Citadel and Act 2 areas. You do not lose access to the Bellways—both fast travel systems co-exist and provide travel to different parts of the map. Each Ventrica costs 80 Rosaries to unlock upon discovery, except for the Terminus Ventrica, which can be accessed by any other Ventrica you discover. Well, mostly. The Terminus is the generous exception. So, what does the full fast travel network look like in 2026? Here is a quick breakdown: System Total Locations Act Availability Cost Notes Bellway (Bell Beast Station) 12 8 in Act 1, 4 in Act 2 Varies; some free, some Rosaries Connects back to earlier zones Ventrica 7 Act 2 Citadel only 80 Rosaries each Terminus Ventrica is the exception Bellway quick facts 12 Bell Beast Stations in total. 8 unlock during Act 1. 4 more appear in Act 2. Some are free; others demand Rosaries. They remain useful even after Ventricas arrive. Ventrica quick facts ️️ 7 Ventricas in total. All are inside the Citadel and Act 2 areas. Each costs 80 Rosaries, except Terminus. Terminus can be reached through any other Ventrica. Bellways and Ventricas co-exist, so Hornet never loses her old routes. The Bell Beast snores at its stations, patient and slightly smug. The Ventricas hum their metallic tunes, waiting for a handful of Rosaries. Hornet, meanwhile, learns to weave through Pharloom like a needle through silk. The map stops feeling like a maze and starts feeling like a network—one bell at a time. ... In the end, whether you are replaying Silksong in 2026 or diving in for the first time, knowing every Bellway and Ventrica location saves hours of backtracking. The game gives you two fast travel languages: the warm, beastly bells of the Bellways and the cold, mechanical pulse of the Ventricas. Hornet speaks both fluently. And really, that is what makes the journey bearable—and occasionally even pleasant. That same instinct for trimming wasted effort carries over outside the game, too. Anyone who has waited months for a sale on a game, a controller, or a console knows the feeling: hopping between storefronts, comparing prices, and second-guessing whether today is the day to buy. It is the real-world version of backtracking through a zone you have already cleared. Using [this price tracking tool]( from DealNest turns that chore into a single route—watch the items you want, get notified when the number drops, and spend your attention on playing rather than refreshing tabs. Efficiency, whether in Pharloom or in a shopping cart, is really just about knowing the fastest way to the thing you actually want. Hornet would approve. https://dealnesthq.com

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The Fever and Valkyries in addition are seeking in the direction of maintain off the Los Angeles Sparks against thieving their respective playoff areas.I'm eyeing a couple of of bets for this 2-recreation slate, which includes a guess backing an underdog that contains been financial from the unfold all time extensive.I'm eyeing a pair of bets for this 2-activity slate, which include a wager backing an underdog that consists of been cash from the unfold all period the WNBA every month period winds down, there are a bunch of lesser slates of 2 or 3 video games at at the time. That features us a possibility towards truly slim down some favorable locations and ideally drive this period's heritage into the the WNBA month to month period winds down, there are a bunch of more compact slates of 2 or a few game titles at as soon as. That offers us a probability in direction of Pretty slender down some favorable destinations and with any luck , drive this period's historical past into the Least complicated Bets History in direction of Day2025 period heritage: 61-64-2 Total 145-139-2 Locate Peter Dewey'sWNBA betting background here. On your own can moreover comply with my day by day performs upon BetStamp listed Peter Dewey'sWNBA betting historical past here. Yourself can way too adhere to my each day performs upon BetStamp Least difficult Bets TodayOdds by DraftKings SportsbookOdds by means of DraftKings SportsbookGolden Nation Valkyries +6 vs. Contemporary York LibertyKahleah Copper 15+ Details Golden Country Valkyries +6 vs. Refreshing York LibertyThis year, the Valkyries include been elite from the unfold, moving 24-14-1 despite the fact that report an about.500 heritage at property.This year, the Valkyries contain been elite versus the unfold, shifting 24-14-1 even though short article an about.500 heritage at household.Golden Country gained outright as an underdog versus the Fever upon Sunday, and I believe that it will be equipped in the direction of continue to keep variables conclusion with the Freedom upon Tuesday night Region gained outright as an underdog towards the Fever upon Sunday, and I imagine it will be capable toward retain elements end with the Flexibility upon Tuesday new York is merely 14-24-2 from the unfold this time, and it consists of the No. 8 world-wide-web position inside of the W more than its final 15 video games. All through that very same extend, the Valkyries are fourth within the W inside web position.Fresh York is only 14-24-2 from the distribute this time https://www.newyorkbasketballwear.com/collections/satou-sabally-jersey , and it consists of the No. 8 world-wide-web position within the W in excess of its remaining 15 game titles. Throughout that exact same extend, the Valkyries are fourth within just the W in just world-wide-web ranking.Indeed, Stewart forgotten a large amount of all those game titles, however the Valkyries comprise been down an All-Star and are continue to buzzing due in the direction of their No. 5 , Stewart disregarded a ton of individuals video games, nevertheless the Valkyries incorporate been down an All-Star and are nonetheless buzzing because of toward their No. 5 York is 2-1 because Stewart returned, yet 1 of those people wins was via 2 information versus the lowly Connecticut York is 2-1 considering that Stewart returned, still just one of all those wins was through 2 facts towards the lowly Connecticut Solar.I consider Golden Nation is hugely undervalued at house, primarily for the reason that Clean York includes struggled upon the street inside of 2025.I feel Golden Region is hugely undervalued at dwelling, primarily considering that Fresh new York contains struggled upon the street inside Copper 15+ Information When remaining upon a minutes lower early in just her 2025 year thanks in direction of a knee harm, Kahleah Copper is starting up in the direction of come across her becoming upon a minutes decrease early within her 2025 period owing in direction of a knee destruction, Kahleah Copper is starting off towards track down her Mercury shield includes scored 15 or further facts inside of 6 of her final 8 game titles, pushing her time ordinary towards 16.3 specifics for every match inside the Mercury defend includes scored 15 or additional details in just 6 of her closing 8 online games, pushing her year common towards 16.3 information for each recreation inside of the incorporates been exceptionally productive, capturing 43.6 per cent versus the industry and 41.0 p.c towards 3-stage selection, and she's scored 18 or even more information within just 3 online games inside a contains been exceptionally helpful, capturing 43.6 per cent towards the business and 41.0 % in opposition to 3-actuality selection, and she's scored 18 or even more specifics inside 3 game titles inside of a row.I take pleasure in her inside this matchup with the Fever, who incorporate slipped toward No. 7 inside the W inside of defensive position this period. Copper is averaging 13.2 pictures for each match mainly because the All-Star split, and she's strike this range in just 1-of-2 2 game titles versus Indiana considering that then, scoring 22 and 11 info within those people matchups.I take pleasure in her within this matchup with the Fever, who comprise slipped in direction of No. 7 within just the W inside of defensive position this year. Copper is averaging 13.2 photos for every recreation simply because the All-Star split, and she's strike this amount inside 1-of-2 2 video games in opposition to Indiana for the reason that then, scoring 22 and 11 facts inside these prolonged as the sum is there, Copper is as well very good of a shooter towards go up at this selection upon lengthy as the total is there, Copper is far too Great of a shooter in the direction of move up at this quantity upon refresh periodically and are make any difference towards refresh periodically and are issue in the direction of big on your own or a person on your own understand includes a gambling difficulty and needs aid, get in touch with on your own or somebody by yourself recognize consists of a gambling difficulty and requirements assistance, get hold of the latestDraftKings promo codeoffer nowadays. 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My First-Person Feast: Completing Great Taste of Pharloom in Silksong Hollow Knight: Silksong’s Great Taste of Pharloom quest blends needle upgrades with epic culinary challenges for Hornet. I thought upgrading Hornet's needle in Hollow Knight: Silksong would be as simple as sharpening a pencil. Then I met Loyal Mergwin in the Pharloom Citadel, and he turned a blacksmith's errand into a cross-continental tasting menu. In 2026, after many patches and countless deaths, the Great Taste of Pharloom quest remains one of the most memorable side stories in the game. This is how I, a lone hornet with a needle and a stubborn streak, gathered every ingredient and finally earned the Pale Oil. The quest was less a grocery list and more a chandelier I had to assemble while it was already falling. Mossberry Stew: The Easy First Course Mergwin's list begins with Mossberry Stew, and for once, the game offers mercy. I backtracked to Mosshome, the starting area, and spoke to the friendly Druid of the Moss Temple. If you have not completed his berry-picking quest, you may need to do that first. I had already done it, so he handed over the rare ingredient without much fuss. The reward for helping him earlier is a handy defensive tool, which made the backtrack feel less like a chore and more like visiting an old friend who happens to cook with forest magic. Vintage Nectar: A Barkeep's Toll Vintage Nectar sits at the Halfway Home in Greymoor, but Creige will not part with it for free. He demands 480 Rosaries, a fee that feels like paying a toll bridge to cross a river of wine. I farmed Rosaries in the Citadel and to the right of Greymoor, then stocked up on equipment and silk. The real trap comes after you pay: when you enter the cellar and try to grab the nectar, waves of Hunter's March enemies ambush you. Their movesets tested my memory and my patience. After surviving the ambush, I grabbed the Vintage Nectar and returned upstairs to give Creige a piece of my mind. Courier's Rasher: The Nightmare Delivery 🥩 Courier's Rasher is the hardest part of the quest. It is Silksong's answer to Hollow Knight's Delicate Flower, and it punishes every careless step. First, I saved both Courier bugs through Bellhart's quest board, rescuing them from Greymoor and the Sinner's Road. They gave me the Rasher for free, but with a brutal condition: hand-deliver it to Mergwin under a strict time limit. You cannot use elevators or the Bell Beast, because fast travel instantly destroys the item. Taking damage, hitting walls, or falling from a great height also reduces its durability timer. Carrying that Rasher felt like balancing a soap bubble on a needle tip through a bramble maze. I practiced the route several times before attempting a real run. The path I chose had the least chance of failure while still being fast. Compared to the Delicate Flower, Silksong is more forgiving: you can take roughly one to three hits depending on your speed and charms. I equipped movement boosters like the Silkspeed Anklets and Flea Brew, and I used the save-and-quit trick to return to Greyhart between attempts. If you feel discouraged, take breaks or gather other ingredients first. Crustnut: Parkour Above the Blasted Steps The Crustnut is the second-to-last ingredient, tucked in one of the farthest corners of the map. I traveled past the obstacles on the western side of the Blasted Steps and used the Clawline ability from the Underworks. I hooked onto the hanging rings left of the Pinstress' home, then parkoured upward into the Sands of Karak. The climb is painful: challenging jumps, aggressive enemies, and a hidden wall at the marked point. After breaking through, I faced more deadly environmental hazards. It took a few tries, but eventually I claimed the Crustnut. Pickled Muckmaggot: Dinner with a Haunted Chef 🪱 The last ingredient, Pickled Muckmaggot, sends you back into the unforgiving Sinner's Road. Go straight after entering until you reach a hole in the ceiling that requires the Faydown Cloak. Climb up, and you will face a unique boss fight with a haunted chef. The Muckmaggot only drops upon their death. By this point in the game, I had enough upgrades to handle the fight without too much trouble. On the way back, I checked with Styx to farm Rosaries and save Silkeater bugs. The Feast and the Pale Oil ️ With every ingredient in my inventory, I returned to the Citadel and gave Mergwin the feast of his life. The reward is the Pale Oil needed to upgrade Hornet's needle a second time. But the quest is not over until you pay an additional 500 Rosaries to finish the upgrade. That final payment felt like finding the last puzzle piece under the couch after I had already flipped the table in frustration. Still, the boost was worth every Rosary, every death, and every failed delivery. Here is a quick summary of the ingredients: Ingredient Location Difficulty Mossberry Stew Mosshome, Moss Temple Druid Easy Vintage Nectar Greymoor, Halfway Home Medium Courier's Rasher Bellhart Courier bugs, timed delivery Very Hard Crustnut Sands of Karak, past Blasted Steps Hard Pickled Muckmaggot Sinner's Road, haunted chef boss Medium If you are attempting Great Taste of Pharloom in 2026, my advice is simple: do the Rasher last, practice your route, and bring patience. Silksong may be deadlier than its predecessor, but moments like this prove that its world is also richer, stranger, and more delicious. After all those deaths and deliveries, you might be ready for a break—or a new challenge. If you're planning to pick up Silksong for yourself, or you want to dive into another punishing metroidvania, it's worth doing a little real-world reconnaissance before you spend your hard-earned cash. 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The 6-foot-6 French ahead experienced 11 information and 8 rebounds within just specifically 10 minutes. She way too changed a couple of Breanna Stewart's pictures upon the defensive conclusion. Stewart done with specifically 8 details, the very first year she hadn't achieved double digits mainly because the opening sport of the 2024 new York as well dropped guide in advance Isabelle Harrison towards a immediately knee damage with 2:31 still left in just the 3rd quarter https://www.seattlehoopswear.com . She went down down below the Contemporary York basket and experienced in the direction of be aided off the courtroom. She didn't return and practice Sandy Brondello claimed immediately after the video game that Harrison would take imaging was a back again-and-forth initial 50 % that noticed 9 contribute modifications. Refreshing York received a tiny little bit of a cushion because of in the direction of Ionescu's 4-level participate in with 13. 8 seconds remaining within just the moment quarter that generated it 44-39. The Independence led 44-41 at the fifty percent. She performed the opening 20 minutes with 20 facts, 5 rebounds and 4 can help https://www.seattlehoopswear.com/collections/storm-custom-jersey . She merely experienced 2 specifics inside of the moment fifty percent and led the Flexibility with ignored the 1st convention among the groups 2 months back with a neck problems.

Within the finals, the Aces include seemed a 4-year MVP who is currently a person of the league's all-period greats ongoing in direction of insert in the direction of her legacy upon Wednesday evening with a 34-level, 14-rebound overall performance that aided the Aces navigate a hostile highway ecosystem and shake off a late Mercury incorporates currently mounted a WNBA history with 291 postseason specifics throughout 11 game titles and is averaging 26.5 specifics and 10.1 rebounds for each sport. The 29-calendar year-outdated is continue to at the top of her basketball powers, making use of her 6-foot-4 body and smooth contact about the basket towards rating inside bunches. normally consist of toward credit score my teammates, since they Deliver me the basketball in just the directly place at the specifically season https://www.lasvegasjerseyhub.com/collections/jackie-young-jersey , Wilson explained. ike Jewell stated, the ball includes electric power. Avid gamers fully grasp, there's everything substitute wherever by yourself order a move and it's including his is a go toward rating the basketball.'ilson's existence was further vital than at any time inside of the last periods of Match Aces experienced coughed up a 76-59 contribute moving into the fourth quarter and the activity was tied at 88 with 5 seconds still left. Las Vegas experienced the ball and the overwhelming process of attempting toward conclude the match versus a determined Mercury employees that experienced a raucous dwelling group upon its teach Becky Hammon didn't will need towards consult with her playbook for the specifically just toss it in direction of A'ja. Increase. Video game previously mentioned."Such are the periods that your self aspiration of, the moments oneself look at upon Television set, oneself're observing and oneself're which include, h my god, in direction of be within that coming up with, '" Wilson Mercury will consider in direction of shake off the demanding reduction and strain the sequence again toward Las Vegas for a Recreation 5. Phoenix will be with no star in advance Satou Sabally, who endured a concussion late within Wednesday's sport as soon as scoring 24 Bonner led the Mercury with 25 info within Sport 3 even though Alyssa Thomas was a person guidance shorter of a triple double, completing with 14 facts and 12 community incorporates been a local community that proceeds towards contend at a significant stage, " Mercury teach Nate Tibbetts mentioned. "We're relocating in direction of anticipate that in just entrance of our admirers. We've obtained a positive issue of pleasure.

The WNBA includes been near because 1996, and the league experienced its very first period in just 1997. It began with 8 groups, and the Phoenix Mercury connected the likes of the Charlotte Sting, the Los Angeles Sparks and many others. The WNBA consists of been above due to the fact 1996, and the league experienced its very first year within 1997. It began with 8 groups, and the Phoenix Mercury connected the likes of the Charlotte Sting, the Los Angeles Sparks and other folks. The Mercury's 1st year was a achievement, as they carried out the calendar year with the background of 16-12. Their overall performance in just the time led towards them staying the ultimate staff within just the Western Convention. The personnel that was nearest in direction of them was the Sparks, who accomplished the 12 months with a history of 14-14. The Mercury's 1st time was a achievement https://www.phoenixfanshop.com/collections/noemie-brochant-jersey , as they completed the 12 months with the historical past of 16-12. Their overall performance inside the time led toward them staying the supreme employees within the Western Convention. The employees that was nearest in direction of them was the Sparks, who done the yr with a historical past of 14-14. Phoenix experienced a very good 12 months, and the just groups that experienced a greater historical past than the Mercury were being in just the Jap Convention. The Houston Comets experienced the great background in just the league that 12 months, as they performed 18-10. Then, the Refreshing York Flexibility have been immediately at the rear of them, as they experienced a 17-11 heritage. Phoenix experienced a very good 12 months, and the basically groups that experienced a far better background than the Mercury were being inside of the Japanese Convention. The Houston Comets experienced the great history within the league that 12 months, as they done 18-10. Then, the Fresh York Flexibility had been specifically guiding them, as they experienced a 17-11 history. Gamers put on vibrant sneakers all through a Delight Working day recreation concerning the Phoenix Mercury and the Las Vegas Aces through the moment quarter at PHX Arena Jun 29, the close, the Comets and Flexibility confronted just about every other in just the WNBA Finals, and Houston gained the league's to start with championship. Just before that sport, the Mercury confronted the Flexibility within the prior spherical, and Fresh new York received 59-41. Within just the finish, the Comets and Flexibility confronted every single other within just the WNBA Finals, and Houston received the league's very first championship. Prior to that activity, the Mercury confronted the Flexibility inside of the earlier spherical, and Fresh York gained 59-41. Mercury choose down convention rivalsThe Mercury did properly over-all, however they have been specifically durable versus Western Meeting groups. They were being 9-3 in opposition to convention opponents, and following enjoying all of the Jap Convention groups inside their to start with thirty day period, the Mercury confronted the Utah Starzz at the starting up of the minute. The Mercury did perfectly over-all, nonetheless they ended up primarily impressive versus Western Convention groups. They ended up 9-3 in opposition to convention competitors, and soon after participating in all of the Jap Convention groups inside their initial thirty day period, the Mercury confronted the Utah Starzz at the starting up of the instant. Mercury avid gamers are unveiled prior to their video game towards the Clean York Independence at PHX Arena upon Aug 30, 2025, in just selected up a 77-55 acquire earlier mentioned Utah, and Jennifer Gillom was the workers's top scorer with 21 info. She moreover experienced 6 rebounds, 2 steals, an help and a block. The Mercury experienced some other wonderful performances, as Bridget Pettis experienced 14 details, 7 helps, 6 rebounds and a steal. Then https://www.phoenixfanshop.com/collections/alyssa-thomas-jersey , Toni Foster experienced 10 information, 9 rebounds, 2 blocks, an assistance and a steal. Phoenix picked out up a 77-55 gain about Utah, and Jennifer Gillom was the employees's major scorer with 21 facts. She in addition experienced 6 rebounds, 2 steals, an support and a block. The Mercury experienced some other good performances, as Bridget Pettis experienced 14 facts, 7 aids, 6 rebounds and a steal. Then, Toni Foster experienced 10 information, 9 rebounds, 2 blocks, an help and a steal. Soon after that, the Mercury confronted them all over again a several video games afterwards, and the Starzz preferred up a gain. They fight them 52-51, and Foster was the personnel's main scorer with 14 facts. Then, Phoenix confronted Western Meeting groups inside the future 3 game titles, and all of them had been wins. They combat the Sparks, and they overcome the Sacramento Monarchs inside again-towards-back again game titles. When that, the Mercury confronted them once again a number of game titles later on, and the Starzz selected up a gain. They fight them 52-51, and Foster was the personnel's major scorer with 14 info. Then, Phoenix confronted Western Meeting groups within just the up coming 3 video games, and all of them were being wins. They fight the Sparks, and they combat the Sacramento Monarchs inside back again-in the direction of-back again video games. Aug 30, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, United states; A thorough see of the formal WNBA basketballs upon the area ahead of the begin of the match in between the Refreshing York Freedom and Phoenix Mercury at Footprint Heart. Required Credit rating: Allan Henry-Imagn ImagesAs the year evolved, the Mercury ongoing towards facial area convention opponents, and their other losses towards West groups arrived versus online games towards the Sparks. The Mercury had been superior versus meeting foes, and within the stop, those people performances assisted them in just the the year developed, the Mercury ongoing toward deal with convention competitors, and their other losses in the direction of West groups arrived against video games towards the Sparks. The Mercury ended up superb in opposition to convention foes, and inside of the close, individuals performances assisted them inside the should comply with us upon X in the direction of examine further relating to the 1997 Mercury staff and how hey performed that year once by yourself simply click directly right here!

Sami Whitcomb connected the Phoenix Mercury this time, and within just her year with the staff, she was just one of their major avid gamers. She was a person of their easiest reserves, and sometimes, she stepped into the setting up lineup. Sami Whitcomb linked the Phoenix Mercury this period, and within just her year with the employees, she was a person of their main gamers. She was a single of their perfect reserves, and at times, she stepped into the commencing lineup. Whitcomb's sharpshooting contains served groups above the yrs, and as a final result, she is made up of gained 2 championships. The Mercury shooter incorporates experienced a popular excursion, as she went undrafted inside of 2010. Then, soon after some a long time experienced handed, she obtained her shot inside of the WNBA. Whitcomb's sharpshooting contains assisted groups above the decades, and as a consequence, she contains gained 2 championships. The Mercury shooter consists of experienced a well known vacation, as she went undrafted within 2010. Then, soon after some many years experienced handed, she received her shot inside the WNBA. Ahead of all of that, Whitcomb put in her university yrs with the Washington Huskies. She performed with them versus 2006 in the direction of 2010, and her great period was her greatest calendar year. She averaged 13.0 facts, 5.6 rebounds, 2.5 allows and 1.5 steals. Right before all of that, Whitcomb invested her university several years with the Washington Huskies. She performed with them versus 2006 towards 2010, and her easiest period was her last yr. She averaged 13.0 information, 5.6 rebounds, 2.5 helps and 1.5 steals. Aug 30, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona https://www.phoenixfanshop.com/collections/mercury-custom-jersey , United states; Phoenix Mercury safeguard Sami Whitcomb reacts when the Mercury get back ownership of the ball throughout the moment 50 percent in opposition to the Refreshing York Flexibility at Footprint Centre. Required Credit rating: Allan Henry-Imagn ImagesOverall, she averaged 10.6 information, 4 rebounds, 1.8 will help and 1.7 steals within just people several years. Whitcomb experienced some distinguished game titles throughout that period, and her great was versus a acquainted foe. General https://www.phoenixfanshop.com/collections/kathryn-westbeld-jersey , she averaged 10.6 information, 4 rebounds, 1.8 can help and 1.7 steals within those people several years. Whitcomb experienced some well known game titles in the course of that year, and her easiest was versus a acquainted foe. Whitcomb and Washington consider down meeting rivalIn a recreation towards Washington Nation, Whitcomb experienced a large efficiency. She experienced 32 info from 1 of her workers's meeting competition, and she aided the Huskies overcome the Cougars in just additional time. Inside of a sport versus Washington Nation, Whitcomb experienced a substantial overall performance. She experienced 32 facts towards 1 of her staff's convention opponents, and she served the Huskies battle the Cougars within additional time. Washington gained 76-70, and upon best of taking in her massive recreation scoring-good, Whitcomb furthermore experienced 5 rebounds and 2 helps. Incredibly, she experienced 2 3-recommendations within just that sport, and the take it easy of her facts arrived against the no cost-toss line and baskets nearer towards the hoop. Washington gained 76-70, and upon ultimate of taking in her substantial video game scoring-clever, Whitcomb on top of that experienced 5 rebounds and 2 will help. Remarkably, she experienced 2 3-rules within that activity, and the relax of her info arrived against the free of charge-toss line and baskets nearer toward the hoop. Phoenix Mercury defend Sami Whitcomb drives final Los Angeles Sparks secure Julie Allemand at PHX Arena upon Sept. 9, of Whitcomb, there was just one other participant who scored within just double statistics. Mackenzie Argens experienced 12 specifics, and she as well experienced 11 rebounds and 2 steals. Outdoors of Whitcomb, there was just one other participant who scored in just double stats. Mackenzie Argens experienced 12 information, and she far too experienced 11 rebounds and 2 steals. Whitcomb performed a superior purpose inside her employees's get, and inside what was her very last 12 months, she experienced her most important effectiveness. The Huskies completed that time with a heritage of 13-18, and Whitcomb's significant match was a single of their shiny sites. Whitcomb performed a large purpose within her staff's get, and within just what was her previous yr, she experienced her most important functionality. The Huskies carried out that time with a heritage of 13-18, and Whitcomb's huge match was a person of their brilliant places. Although the sharpshooting veteran went undrafted, she learned her Area within just the WNBA. She performed for the Seattle Storm and the Clean York Independence in advance of developing her route towards Phoenix. Whitcomb confirmed what she is skilled of with the Mercury, as she experienced her profession superior. She experienced 36 details within just a video game wherever the Mercury combat the Dallas Wings 102-72. Whilst the sharpshooting veteran went undrafted, she identified her desired destination within just the WNBA. 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My Missing Courier Wish: Finding Tipp in Hollow Knight Silksong Silksong My Missing Courier Wish guide: track Tipp in Lower Shellwood, free Bellhart, unlock Multibinder, Spool Fragment, Memory Locket. During my latest pilgrimage through Hollow Knight: Silksong in 2026, I finally resolved the My Missing Courier Wish—a side quest that had been taunting me from Bellhart’s wish board like a half-remembered melody. I had put it off for weeks, distracted by the game’s sprawling map and brutal bosses, but the promise of new shop inventory was too tempting. So I sharpened my needle, stocked up on silk, and set out to find a courier named Tipp who had vanished somewhere in Lower Shellwood. Before I could even accept the wish, I had to free Bellhart from its curse. That meant breaking the town’s grim spell so its townsbugs could walk freely, open their shops, and speak with me again. Once Bellhart breathed easy, the wish board appeared, and My Missing Courier became available. The description pointed me toward Lower Shellwood, and I felt the familiar itch of a trail gone cold. Tracking Tipp: A Trail of Four Clues The hunt for Tipp unfolded like a silk thread snagged on a bramble—each clue a knot I had to untie. The tracking nodes were not marked on my map, so I relied on environmental hints. Here is how the trail broke down for me: Location Hint #1 — I found the first clue almost exactly in the middle of Lower Shellwood, with fragments lying on the ground. Inspecting them triggered a prompt to track Tipp. The trail pulled me west and up into a dead-end corridor, where the second node waited. Location Hint #2 — From that first drop, I headed further west, still in the bottom section of the map, until I reached the exit toward Bone Bottom. At the end of that area, the third hint glimmered. Location Hint #3 — This one led me into the western portions of the map, into the bench room leading to Bone Bottom. It was a shorter tracking hint, guiding me downward into a small corner where several bugs skittered around the final hint. Final Hint — For the last node, I descended the vertical shaft to its middle section. Tipp’s location was on the left-hand side, on a cliff facing inward toward the drop. Two bugs surrounded him. I killed both to free him, and he spoke with me before making his way back to Bellhart. The vertical shaft swallowed me like a hollow reed drinking rain, and for a moment I wondered if I had missed a turn. But the final clue was unmistakable: a courier trapped, not by chains, but by the quiet menace of Shellwood’s fauna. What Tipp Unlocks in Bellhart Once Tipp returned to Bellhart, I headed back to see what the shop now offered. The inventory had expanded with a few expensive but powerful items. If you are short on rosaries, you may need to grind, but these are worth the effort: Item Effect Multibinder Tool Extends the act of binding to gain greater healing. Spool Fragment Adds extra silk to your reserves. Memory Locket Expands your Crests. With Tipp saved and the town inventory stocked, I felt my kit grow sharper. Greater healing, extra silk, and a memory locket to expand my Crests—each upgrade felt like adding a new verse to a song I was still learning to sing. The Multibinder Tool alone changed how I approached boss fights, letting me bind longer and recover more health in tight spots. Final Thoughts from a 2026 Run Even in 2026, with countless patches and community discoveries, My Missing Courier remains one of Silksong’s more humane wishes. It does not demand a boss fight or a pixel-perfect platforming gauntlet. Instead, it asks you to pay attention, to read the land, and to follow a trail that unspools like a spool of silk caught in a thornbush. For me, that quiet detective work was a welcome pause between Hornet’s more violent errands. If you are still wandering Pharloom, I recommend finishing this wish before you push into the game’s later regions. The shop upgrades are practical, the tracking puzzle is satisfying, and Tipp’s return to Bellhart adds a small but meaningful warmth to the town. So grab your needle, free Bellhart if you have not already, and head to Lower Shellwood. Tipp is waiting—and he has been waiting far too long. 🧭️ If you are the kind of player who likes chasing side quests and hidden vendors before moving on, that same patience can pay off when building out your library. I usually keep a shortlist of games I want to try next and check [game deals today]( on DealNest before paying full price—especially useful when a sale lines up with a lull between Silksong sessions. It is not tied to Pharloom or Tipp, but if you enjoy the rhythm of exploring, upgrading, and discovering quiet corners, DealNest is a handy place to spot discounts on similar metroidvanias and indie adventures without breaking your rosary budget. https://dealnesthq.com

How To Buy A Home In Hollow Knight: Silksong (And Why It Costs So Many Rosaries) Hollow Knight Silksong house guide: Hornet buys Bellhart's home for 650 Rosaries, then installs Materium and Farsight. Pharloom is not a home. It is a hostile, bug-infested obstacle course with benches that look like they were assembled by a blind carpenter. In Hollow Knight: Silksong, Hornet is a traveller, a wandering knight, a creature of perpetual motion. Rest is a bench. Safety is a rumour. And yet, after defeating the Widow, an empty house in Bellhart sits there like a tiny, roofless promise. As of 2026, this fixer-upper remains one of the game's strangest and most endearing side projects: a chance for a homeless warrior to become a homeowner, assuming the rosaries are available and the local landlord is in a good mood. The Key To The House Real estate in Pharloom is not cheap. Just like in real life, houses do not come with a complimentary jar of honey. The main requirement is completing every single quest on Bellhart's Wishboard, including the two restoration quests on offer. Those quests are: Quest Cost Restoration of Bellhart 250 Rosaries Bellhart's Glory 400 Rosaries That is 650 rosaries before the player even thinks about curtains. The smarter approach is to wait until the knight has at least reached the Citadel. The Citadel opens up excellent rosary farming spots, and it also contains a special item found only in the Memorium area. Once every Bellhart quest is complete and all the rosaries have been donated, the player should speak to Pavo. He will recognise the effort and reward the knight with the key. If Pavo refuses to hand it over, leaving the area and coming back usually fixes his sudden case of forgetfulness. Achievement Gallery The house is not just a place to store extra shells and regrets. It also becomes a small gallery for two interesting installations, both of which offer more insight into the game itself. Materium The Materium is relatively easy to find, tucked away near the top of Memorium in the Citadel. Exploring that area requires the Faydown Cloak, so players should not expect to grab it on a casual stroll. When installed in the house, the Materium displays the following objects that the knight has found and used throughout the adventure: Quest Objects Relics Psalm Cylinders Mementos Realistically, the Materium does not do anything mechanical. It is a museum of memories, a way to look back on every strange trinket and forgotten favour that shaped the journey. In a game about constant violence, that is almost disgustingly wholesome. Farsight The Farsight is an object that can be picked up in the Abyss at the beginning of Act 3. The image above shows the exact location. Once installed, it reveals many things related to total completion of the game. For example, looking at the save file just above the time played will show a completion percentage. It also displays missing slots in the tool display, so the player knows how many more tools still need to be found. Again, the Farsight is not particularly useful in combat, but it is a nice quality-of-life feature for completionists who enjoy staring at numbers and feeling judged by them. Home Refurbishments ️ After obtaining the key, the shop in Bellhart will stock a bunch of items that can be used to improve the humble dwelling. Are these things really worth buying? Probably not. Many players learn that the hard way, usually after spending a small fortune on decorative nonsense while their actual combat tools remain tragically underpowered. But if the knight is swimming in rosaries and has nothing else to buy, there is no harm in splashing some cash. The house does not make Pharloom less dangerous. It does not make the bosses fairer. It does not stop the benches from being placed at the exact opposite end of a difficult platforming section. What it does provide is a rare moment of belonging. In 2026, long after the initial chaos of release, that tiny Bellhart home still stands as a reminder that even a wandering knight deserves somewhere to hang her needle. And if the decorations are overpriced? Well, that is just Pharloom's version of a homeowner's association. Spending rosaries around Bellhart is one kind of shopping, but the real-world version — tracking down games without paying full price — is a different beast entirely. Whether it is Silksong itself or another metroidvania waiting to fill the gap between boss attempts, launch prices rarely stay that way for long, and knowing where the discounts actually surface saves both money and the small indignity of buying something the week before it goes on sale. That is where a resource like [DealNest game deals]( earns its keep: a quick scan of current offers before committing, so chasing the next adventure costs a little less than a fully upgraded needle. Pharloom's shopkeepers may never mark anything down, but the storefronts outside it occasionally do. https://dealnesthq.com

How I Became a Homeowner in Hollow Knight: Silksong (And You Can Too) Pharloom Bellhome offers bug warriors a cozy, customizable sanctuary; unlock your dream abode with quests and Rosaries in Bellhart. Listen, I've spent countless hours in Pharloom, dodging spiked balls and getting my silk handed to me by giant bugs. But nothing—and I mean nothing—prepared me for the sheer domestic bliss of owning a Bellhome. It's like finding a warm cup of tea in a hurricane of hostility. So here's my tale of how I became the proud owner of a cozy bell-shaped abode, and how you can too without losing your mind or your Rosaries. Unlocking the Bellhome: A Homeowner's Odyssey First things first: you can't just waltz into Bellhart and claim a home. You've got to earn it. Think of it as the world's most dangerous homeowners association. To even start, you need to defeat Widow and complete the Threadspun Town task. That opens up Bellhart, and from there, you'll want to keep exploring Pharloom and returning to the Wish board like a moth to a very quest-heavy flame. There are three quests you should complete: Restoration of Bellhart (required) My Missing Courier (recommended) My Missing Brother (recommended) Donating 250 Rosaries kicks off the town's reconstruction. While that's happening, finish those two courier quests—they unlock a courier service that will become your best friend for the Rosary grind ahead. As you build up the town and save its patrons, talk to Pavo. Always make sure he has nothing new to say. Eventually, once you've found more benches and explored more map areas, the construction finishes. If you've been diligent with the Wishes, your next chat with Pavo rewards you with the Bellhome Key. Your Bellhome is on the third level of the town, above the Pinmaster and Relic Seeker. Use the key, step inside, and bask in the glow of the Resident trophy/achievement. For now, it's just a bed. But oh, the decorating possibilities! Decorating Your Bellhome: Because Even Bug Warriors Need Throw Pillows Once you have the key, head to Frey at the Bellhart general goods store. She sells all the decorations, except the Spa, which requires you to buy two other upgrades first. These items are expensive and serve little practical purpose beyond making your home look fabulous. Here's the full list: Upgrade Price What Is It? Desk 380 Rosaries Allows you to read Relics you've turned in to the Relic Seeker. Gleamlights 320 Rosaries Lights up the home's interior. Bell Lacquer 520 Rosaries Paint the outside of the bellhome: Red, Silver, Black, Yellow, or Blue. Personal Spa 1,100 Rosaries Adds a second floor with a hot spring that regenerates Silk and Masks. Most decorations appear immediately after purchase, but the Bell Lacquer takes time to apply—you can watch the paint dry while you adventure, which is oddly satisfying. Gathering Rosaries Fast: The 45-Minute Money Method Altogether, all upgrades cost a staggering 2,320 Rosaries. That's like trying to teach a Grub to tap dance—daunting but not impossible. The key is the courier service. With Tipp & Pibb's Courier Service unlocked, you can make deliveries that pay very well. My go-to is the Pilgrim's Rest run, netting about 239 Rosaries every four minutes. You'll need the Silkshot tool (or similar) and the Pollip Pouch. If Pilgrim's Rest isn't available, Bone Bottom is the next best choice, giving 128 Rosaries if you defeat the fishermen on the way. But Pilgrim's Rest is the safest and most lucrative. Here's my step-by-step route: Go through Greymoor, taking out the scissor bug in the first room. Dash right until you reach the room with another scissor bug patrolling above. Destroy him from below if you can. In the room with the trident bug, use your trap to defeat it quickly. Kill the other bug beyond it before climbing up. Use your trap in the pilgrims room to take out the first three and last two bugs. You can kill the bellbearer between the pilgrim sets from below. Dash to Far Fields and fall down on the right side for the first two wind sections. Switch to the left side and fall gently onto the left side next to the shortcut. Run to Pilgrim's Rest to drop off the package. Fall down toward the Bellway Station, but stop by the target practice room to kill both bugs. Take the Bellway back to Bellhart to repeat as necessary. With this method, you can afford every upgrade in under 45 minutes. No Rosary Strings, no risk of losing your hard-earned geo—just pure, efficient capitalism. Before you know it, your Bellhome will be the envy of every bug in Pharloom. And honestly? After all those boss fights, you deserve a spa day. 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Silksong: How Long to Beat It Without Crying (Too Much) Hollow Knight: Silksong game length varies—main story takes 20-25 hours, while completionists may spend up to 50 hours exploring. I've been playing Hollow Knight: Silksong since it dropped, and let me tell you, this game is a time vortex. One minute you're casually exploring a mossy cave, the next you've lost an entire weekend to a boss that looks like an angry pillow. But how long does it actually take to beat? Well, that depends on whether you're a "just here for the story" type or a "I must find every single secret or I will perish" type. Let me break it down for you, based on my own painful, beautiful experience. First, let's get one thing straight: Silksong is a Metroidvania, which means the game's length is as flexible as a gymnast made of rubber. You can sprint through the main story in about 20 to 25 hours, assuming you don't get stuck on a boss for three hours like I did with that one in the late game. (Seriously, that boss had more phases than a moody teenager.) But if you want to explore a bit more freely, expect 27 to 30 hours. And if you're a completionist? Buckle up, buttercup, because you're looking at 45 to 50 hours. The Main Story: A Sprint Through the Pain If you're like me and you want to see the credits without selling your soul to every optional side quest, you can beat the main path in about 20 to 25 hours. That's just Acts 1 and 2, by the way. The catch? Focusing on the main path makes the game harder because you're skipping power-ups and tools that would make your life easier. It's like trying to assemble IKEA furniture with a spork—you might get there, but you'll be sweating and questioning your choices. And here's the thing: your mileage may vary wildly. If you're a platforming god, maybe you'll breeze through. If you're like me and you spend 45 minutes trying to nail a single jump, add a few hours. Boss fights are the real time sinks. Some you'll one-shot, others will make you question your entire gaming career. The Completionist Run: Where Time Goes to Die Now, if you're a completionist, Silksong is a buffet of content. We're talking 45 to 50 hours, and that's if you're efficient. If you're like me and you get distracted by every shiny object, add another 10 hours. The checklist for a full completion is intense: Unlock the map of every biome (all 28 of them, because why not?) Acquire all Silk Skills, Tools, and Ancestral Arts Find every hidden area and claim all important items like Spool Fragments and Mask Shards Finish all wishes, which unlocks a secret third act with The Abyss biome Find and complete every achievement, including the hidden ones That last one is a doozy. It's like trying to collect every grain of sand on a beach—noble, but slightly insane. The Biomes You Can't Avoid (Unless You're a Wizard) If you're sticking to the main story, you'll still visit a bunch of biomes. Here's the exact order, in case you want to plan your suffering: Moss Grotto The Marrow Deep Docks Far Fields Greymoor Bellhart and Shellwood Blasted Steps Grand Gate (only for a moment) Underworks Choral Chambers Cogwork Core, Whispering Vaults, High Halls The Cradle That's 12 areas, but the game has 28 biomes total. So you're skipping a lot. It's like reading a choose-your-own-adventure book but always picking the same page—you'll still get a story, but you're missing the wild twists. So, How Long Should You Take? Honestly, it depends on what you want. If you just want to experience the story, 20-25 hours is fine. If you want to explore without going full completionist, 27-30 hours. If you're a glutton for punishment and want every achievement, 45-50 hours. And if you're like me, you'll probably fall somewhere in between, spending way too long trying to find that one hidden room because you're convinced there's a secret there. (There wasn't.) In the end, Silksong respects your time if you respect its challenges. Just don't expect to speedrun it on your first try. That's like trying to teach a goldfish to juggle—technically impressive, but ultimately futile. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a third act to unlock and a therapist to schedule. Happy gaming! If you're plotting your own Silksong marathon—or just lining up a few metroidvanias to fill the wait before your next obsession—keeping tabs on game deals can make that backlog a lot less painful. I've started browsing [DealNest]( for discounts on titles I'd otherwise overpay for, and it's been an easy way to stock up on rainy-day adventures without draining my budget. Whether you're after a sale on the base game or hunting for cheap indie gems to tide you over between boss fights, a quick look can save you a few coins. It won't unlock any secret endings for you, but at least your wallet gets a breather. https://dealnesthq.com

The Last 455: Why Pontiac’s 1976 Trans Am Still Steals My Heart in 2026 The 1976 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 455 HO is an affordable muscle car icon—Pontiac's last big-block V8. I still remember the first time I heard a 1976 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 455 HO wake up. It was not a polite little starter motor whine. It was a deep, rattling, carb-fed growl that made the windows in my garage buzz. That was five years ago, and now in 2026, that memory still gives me goosebumps. Because here is the crazy part: this final big-block Pontiac is still shockingly affordable. While Hemi Mopars and LS6 Chevelles have become auction royalty, the last 455-powered Trans Am remains the blue-collar hero of the muscle car world. By 1976, Detroit was not exactly having a party. Emissions regulations, rising insurance premiums, and the oil crisis had forced the Motor City to retreat with its tail between its legs. Horsepower ratings fell, compression ratios dropped, and even the mighty muscle car brands had to rethink everything. But Pontiac had one last card to play: the 455-cubic-inch High Output V8. It was not the fire-breathing monster of the early 1970s—factory numbers said 200 horsepower and 330 lb-ft of torque—but it still had enough twist to shove you back in the seat and make the rear tires beg for mercy. It came almost exclusively with a Super T10 four-speed manual, and the iconic Screaming Chicken hood decal was the chef’s kiss on top. Let me tell you, the 455 HO did not just start. It awakened. It shuddered, snorted, and then settled into a lumpy idle that felt like the car was breathing. Contemporary reviews called it crude, and in 2026 that is probably true. But crude is exactly what I want from a muscle car. Small-displacement engines can be fast, but they cannot replicate that feeling. The 455 was Pontiac’s final big-block in the Firebird, and it carried a symbolic weight that no spec sheet can capture. It was the last time buyers could get Pontiac’s biggest engine before downsizing took over. In hindsight, it was the closing chapter of an American tradition. Production numbers make it even more special. Pontiac built 46,701 Trans Ams in 1976, but only 7,528 were ordered with the 455. The T-top versions are rarer still, and the 50th Anniversary Special Edition came with that now-iconic black-and-gold Smokey and the Bandit paint job, unique stripes, and honeycomb wheels. I am not gonna lie: every time I see one, I get a little weak in the knees. It is a rolling time capsule from a world that no longer exists. But the real story for me is the price. In 2026, Hagerty still values a good-condition 1976 Trans Am 455 HO around the low $30,000s. That is less than a new Volkswagen Golf GTI, which in 2025 started just over $31,000 and has half the displacement, no V8 soundtrack, and none of the retro cool. Let that sink in. You can buy a genuine big-block piece of Pontiac history for the price of a loaded compact hatchback. Here is how it stacks up against other legends: Car Typical value (2026) 1976 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 455 HO $30,000–$40,000 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 426 HEMI $200,000–$300,000 1970 Chevelle SS 454 LS6 $100,000+ 1970 Boss 302 Mustang $100,000+ for concours That table is why I call the 455 Trans Am the most undervalued collector car of the 1970s. It is not a garage queen. It is a driver. Pontiac tuned the chassis and gave it a wider stance, so it actually handles with more confidence than many of its rivals. You can take it on a weekend cruise, let the shaker scoop suck in air, and feel the torque push you down the road. It is practical enough for modern traffic, as long as you are willing to feed that big V8. And honestly? That is the point. Pontiac itself is gone. General Motors phased out the brand after the 2008 financial crisis, and by 2010 it was over. In 2026, Pontiac has been dead for more than a decade and a half. That fact makes the 1976 Trans Am 455 HO even more precious. It is not just a cool car. It is the last of its kind: the final Pontiac to feature the 455 cubic inch V8, a big middle finger to a changing industry, and a reminder that the market does not always reward nostalgia in predictable ways. So if you have been dreaming of a big-block muscle car but thought you needed six figures, wake up. The 1976 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 455 HO is still out there, still affordable, and still ready to rumble. Do not let it sit in an air-conditioned garage. Drive it. Let it shake the parking lot. Let it remind you what American muscle was all about. 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How to Snag the Architect Key in Silksong (and Not Die Trying) Get the Silksong Architect Crest: find the Architect Key, White Key, and Clawline in Act 2, then solve the lever puzzle in the Chapel. So, you've made it to Act 2 of Silksong, and you've heard whispers about a fancy new Crest that lets you craft tools mid-combat like some kind of silk-powered MacGyver. That's the Architect Crest, and to get it, you first need the Architect Key. I spent an embarrassing amount of time wandering the Underworks, getting dunked in lava, and arguing with a lever, so you don't have to. Here's my step-by-step guide, peppered with my own tears and occasional triumph. Step 1: Get the White Key (Because Everything Needs a Key) After you leave the Underworks and reach the Coral Chambers in Act 2, your first order of business is finding the White Key. This shiny little rectangle unlocks the elevator that takes you down into Whiteward and eventually to the eastern section of the Underworks. Where is it? Top right of the Citadel, inside the Songclave. I know, I know—the Citadel is huge. Just hug the right wall and pray. Once you grab it, haul yourself back and make your way to the Underworks. You'll eventually hit a bench where you can hear some NPC yapping away. That's your target, but you can't reach him yet. Of course you can't. Why would anything be simple? Step 2: Detour for the Clawline Ability (Because You're Not Spider-Man Yet) Frustrated? Good. Now go left from the bench, then down to the bottom where the lava is. Yes, actual lava. Head right and prepare for a platforming section that made me question my reflexes, my controller, and my life choices. This hellish gauntlet leads to the central part of Eastern Underworks, where you'll find the Clawline ability. Grab it, and suddenly you can grapple like a silken Indiana Jones. Step 3: Return to the Bench and Harpoon Your Way to the NPC With Clawline in hand, head back up to the bench. Jump up and look for a grapple point. Harpoon it and swing your way into the NPC's room. Inside, you'll meet the Twelfth Architect—a charming fellow who sells various Tools and, more importantly, the Architect Key for 110 Rosaries. Yes, 110. I hope you've been hoarding your Rosaries like a dragon. If not, go farm some enemies and come back. He'll wait. He's very patient. Step 4: The Lever Puzzle (or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Hit Everything) With the key in your pocket, head right of the NPC. There's a lever—hit it. A door opens. Go up and turn left to find a second lever. Hit that too. Now you're in an area above the Twelfth Architect. Jump and dash to the left side, and hit the third lever. Congratulations, you've activated a passage that leads to a locked gate bearing the Architect's symbol. Use your key, and step into the Chapel of the Architect. Unlike other chapels that throw bosses or enemy waves at you, this one is blissfully empty. No enemies. Just you, your key, and a shiny new Crest. Walk over and claim the Architect Crest using your Bind. What Does the Architect Crest Actually Do? The Architect Crest has a unique slot layout: 3 Red, 2 Blue, 2 Yellow, and 0 White. Here's a quick table for you visual learners: Slot Color Number Red 3 Blue 2 Yellow 2 White 0 Press up + Circle/B on your controller to spend Silk and craft new tools on the fly. It's like having a tiny workshop in your pocket. The normal and charged attacks are also different—they look like screws that can shred foes. I'm not kidding. Hornet literally attacks with spinning screws. It's absurd and I love it. Final Tips (From Someone Who Suffered) ️ Don't forget the White Key. You'll feel silly. The lava platforming section is brutal. Take breaks. Hydrate. Save up 110 Rosaries before visiting the Twelfth Architect. He doesn't haggle. The Architect Crest is fantastic for tool-focused builds. Experiment! The levers are not hidden, but they are easy to miss if you're panicking. Breathe. And that's it! Now go forth and craft tools mid-air like the chaotic silk warrior you were meant to be. If you see me in the Underworks, still stuck on that lava jump, please don't laugh. Too loudly. If all that Rosary grinding left you thinking about how to stretch a budget, you're not alone—Hornet's economy is harsh, but at least real-world spending doesn't require farming enemies in the Underworks. For anyone who'd rather put that hoarding instinct to better use on actual purchases, DealNest is a handy spot to keep an eye on, especially if you're building out a library of games to play once you finally put Silksong down (assuming that day ever comes). They track [PC game discounts]( across a range of storefronts, which is a lot less tedious than refreshing store pages one by one. Worth a look between boss attempts—just don't blame me if you end up with a backlog longer than your list of unfinished Crests. https://dealnesthq.com

Silksong's Secret Nerfs Are Proof Team Cherry Has a Heart Hollow Knight: Silksong's brutal difficulty hides secret nerfs: cogs and fans now deal one mask damage instead of two after launch complaints. After seven years of waiting, I finally sat down with Hollow Knight: Silksong in 2026, and my hands were sweating before the title screen even finished glowing. Seven years! I have changed jobs twice, my houseplants have died and been replaced, and yet Hornet still fights like she just learned I insulted her mother. I love it. I also kind of hate it, because Silksong launched with a difficulty curve shaped like a brick wall covered in saw blades. My first ten hours were less a heroic adventure and more a series of polite funerals for my own confidence. Compared to the original Hollow Knight, Silksong shipped with way more enemies and environmental hazards that deal double damage. That means one stupid mistake stops being a lesson and starts being a full health bar disappearing into the ether. Unsurprisingly, unhappy players flooded the internet. The launch complaints got so loud that Silksong racked up more than double the negative reviews Hollow Knight ever received. That is an achievement, just not the kind Team Cherry wanted. When Team Cherry announced its first patch, I read the notes like they were a love letter. The official list promised a slight difficulty reduction in early game bosses Moorwing and Sister Splinter, plus a reduction in damage from Sandcarvers. They also mentioned various additional fixes and tweaks, which I assumed was polite developer language for changing the font on a menu. Turns out, the patch notes were hiding secrets. A sharp-eyed player on Reddit named TomNook5085 noticed that some hazards got quieter nerfs than the official notes suggested. After reading that, my buddy Luke and I did our own follow-up testing, because clearly neither of us had anything better to do than get smacked by machinery in the name of science. Here is the part that made me gasp: the cogs in the Choral Chambers and the fans in the Grand Citadel both had their damage reduced from two masks to one. Two masks to one! That is not a small tweak. That is the difference between walking out of a room with a story to tell and walking out of a room as a ghost. Even better, this means Team Cherry apparently decided to quietly make the game slightly easier without putting every change in the spotlight. Are there more secret nerfs hiding out there? Probably. I would not be surprised if some random thorn bush somewhere now does half a mask instead of a full one, and nobody noticed because we were all too busy crying. I made a quick table for my own sanity: Hazard Old Damage New Damage My Feeling Cogs in Choral Chambers 2 masks 1 mask Cautious optimism Fans in Grand Citadel 2 masks 1 mask I might actually enter that room Sandcarvers Double trouble Reduced Thank you Moorwing Early game pain Slightly less pain Still a jerk Lava Lava Still lava Zero trust Notice that lava is still lava. Team Cherry did not nerf the concept of molten rock, and honestly, I respect the commitment. I will continue playing conservatively around every glowing orange puddle because my reflexes are not built for 2026 speedrunning standards. Speaking of those maniacs: some speedrunners have already beaten the entire game in a little over an hour. I have spent longer than that trying to get out of a single optional room. The fact that they can route around newly nerfed hazards while I still panic over one-mask damage says more about me than the patch. Meanwhile, platinum trophy hunters are probably thrilled. Every hazard change makes the no-hit or low-damage runs slightly less nightmarish. I might even chase the platinum myself, assuming I can stop falling into the one pit that has not changed at all. In the end, I just think it is funny that Team Cherry made extra changes and let the community detect them like cryptozoologists finding evidence of a friendly Bigfoot. Seven years of waiting, a launch that felt overtuned, a wave of criticism, and then a patch with hidden mercy. That is very Hollow Knight. The game still wants to hurt me, but now, barely, it also wants me to survive. If you are the type of person who studies patch notes before committing to anything, that instinct probably follows you into the rest of your purchases too. 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