The Deep Docks in Hollow Knight: Silksong test players with:

• Hazardous environments of molten lava and collapsing platforms
• Tight enemy encounters requiring precision
• Essential upgrades and hidden secrets

Locating the Deep Docks and Acquiring the Map

• Access the area after completing The Marrow via a right-side path.
• Find Shakra near the entrance to purchase:
  • Deep Docks Map
  • Vendor Pins
  • Ring Marker
• Activate a Bellway (50 Rosaries) for fast travel.

Key NPC: The Forge Daughter

• Progress through an enemy gauntlet to reach a bench and vendor.
• Purchase critical items:
  • Sting Shard (combat tool)
  • Magma Bell (environmental utility)
• Encounter Ballow for additional lore context.

Hidden Treasures and Breakable Walls

• Shard Bundle (80 Shell Shards): Strike the wall left of the first major drop.
• Frayed Rosary String: Behind a breakable wall after defeating Skarr enemies.

Swift Step Ancestral Art

• Locate an idol in the lower-left area to unlock Swift Step.
• This mid-air dash ability enhances mobility for accessing new paths and backtracking efficiently.

Rescuing the Trapped Flea

• Use Swift Step to reach upper-left platforms and free a flea from a machine.
• The freed NPC returns to The Marrow’s Lost Caravan, expanding the game’s interconnected stories.

Boss Strategy: Defeating Lace

• Lace utilizes rapid saber thrusts and aerial combos.
• Key tips:
  • Stay centered to avoid knockback into lava.
  • Time dodges during her three-hit sword attacks.
• Victory unlocks a lever to Far Fields and activates a checkpoint bench.

FAQ

How do you get the Deep Docks map?

Buy it from Shakra near the entrance. She also sells Pins and a Ring Marker.

What ability is found in the Deep Docks?

The Swift Step Ancestral Art, which gives Hornet a fast mid-air dash.

Who is the boss of the Deep Docks?

Lace is the main boss. She uses fencing-style saber moves with fast thrusts and combos.

Which NPCs are in the Deep Docks?

Shakra, the Forge Daughter, and Ballow can all be found here.