*Hollow Knight Silksong* offers **five distinct endings** shaped by Hornet’s choices and their consequences for Pharloom’s future. Below is an overview of each conclusion and its requirements:
Normal Ending: Pharloom Freed but Destroyed
Achieved through the main storyline, this ending sees Hornet defeat Grand Mother Silk but fuse with her power. **Key outcomes**:
- Hornet transforms into a spider-like being
- The Citadel collapses under Silk’s influence
- Most pilgrims perish in the fallout
A pyrrhic victory: freedom destroys the very kingdom Hornet sought to save.
Good Ending: Queen of Pharloom
Hornet overthrows Grand Mother Silk and claims the throne. **Results**:
- Citadel stabilizes under new rule
- Citizens find salvation
- Hornet fulfills her royal lineage
This resolution completes her evolution from Hallownest’s defender to Pharloom’s rightful ruler.
Bad Ending: Void’s Triumph
Grand Mother Silk succumbs to the Void’s power, leading to:
- Total Citadel collapse
- Hornet’s death under debris
- Pharloom’s complete annihilation
The bleakest conclusion, leaving no chance for rebirth.
True Ending: Shade Knight Intervention
A secret resolution requiring late-game discoveries:
- Hornet rescued from the Void by the Shade Knight
- Both survive Pharloom’s collapse
- Lace taunts Hornet post-crisis
Connects Silksong’s narrative directly to Hallownest’s legacy.
Curse Ending: Eternal Sacrifice
Hornet becomes a stone monument to seal Grand Mother Silk permanently. **Consequences**:
- Pharloom endures
- Hornet loses her life and freedom
A tragic compromise where survival demands personal annihilation.
FAQ Summary
- Total endings: Five (Normal, Good, Bad, True, Curse)
- Canon status: All endings are valid narrative possibilities
- Unlocking True Ending: Requires hidden late-game actions, including surviving a Void encounter