Exploring unmapped territories can be challenging, particularly in labyrinthine zones such as Wormways. Acquiring navigation tools requires strategic thinking in Hollow Knight: Silksong. 

This walkthrough details methods for obtaining the Wormways region’s cartographic guide.

Navigation Strategy

Initiate your journey from the Shellwood waypoint. If westward access remains locked, descend vertically before progressing leftward—both routes intersect at the target area. Exercise caution while descending through multi-tiered platforms, pausing at checkpoints to safeguard progress.

Upon reaching Wormways’ threshold, traverse horizontally while avoiding environmental hazards. The path requires basic maneuvering rather than complex abilities—methodical platform drops prove sufficient. Continue westward past spiked pits until encountering a transitional zone blending Moss Home and Wormways elements.

When confronting ceiling-based adversaries, navigate leftward past collapsible platforms. This is Shakra’s potential location for map acquisition. Note that the vendor’s availability fluctuates with narrative progression—absent during advanced story phases.

If unavailable, investigate Bone Bottom during early chapters. Ascend eastern platforms in this area to potentially locate the cartographer. Post-Act 1 transitions typically relocate Shakra to settlements within newly accessible regions, requiring thorough exploration.

Confirm your current story phase if encountering persistent absence. Early-game exploration might require revisiting multiple potential vendor locations, while late-game progression demands inspection of newly unlocked territories for Shakra’s updated position.