**Elegy of the Deep** is a pivotal late-game skill in *Hollow Knight Silksong* that unlocks profound exploration opportunities. By wielding the Needolin to trigger visions of the past, Hornet can reveal hidden routes, lore-rich environments, and secret challenges across the kingdom of Pharloom. This ability is essential for accessing critical areas like the **Green Prince’s domain**.
Unlocking Elegy of the Deep
- Progress to **Act 3** and initiate the **Spell Seeker quest** by speaking to the Snail Shamans in the **Ruined Chapel of Moss Grotto**.
- Venture into **The Abyss** and return to the surface to receive the ability as a reward.
This ability is only available after significant story progression, so prioritize advancing the main questline first.
Using the Ability
- Approach a memory site (indicated by a darkening screen) and **hold Down** while activating the Needolin.
- Hornet will collapse and awaken inside a memory realm. Here, exploration is risk-free: death doesn’t consume Rosaries, and all Tools are replenished upon exiting.
Memory Locations
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**Shellwood** – Seek the shrine guarded by **Shrine Guardian Seth**.
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**Far Fields** – Explore the chamber of **Skarrsinger Karmelita**.
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**Sands of Karak** – Locate the **Coral Tower**, housing the mysterious Conchcutter.
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**Lost Verdania** – Discover remnants of the **Green Prince** and a fallen Cogwork Dancer.
Each memory realm offers unique lore fragments, optional battles, and rewards.
FAQ
Where do you unlock Elegy of the Deep?
Complete the Spell Seeker quest in the Ruined Chapel during Act 3.
What does Elegy of the Deep do?
It lets Hornet enter memory versions of specific zones to uncover secrets.
What areas can you enter with Elegy of the Deep?
Shellwood, Far Fields, Coral Tower, and Lost Verdania.
Do you lose items when dying in a memory?
No—Rosaries aren’t lost, and Tools reset after exiting.