How to get through Hollow Knight: Silksong’s The Mist

Hollow Knight: Silksong’s The Mist is causing all sorts of problems for many players already, impeding progress and serving as a cold reminder of just how difficult and frustrating Metroidvanias can be. Luckily for you, we’re here to offer some advice on how you can figure out where to go.

We also have a very handy Hollow Knight: Silksong map guide, explaining where you can purchase each map, along with other useful information. Then there’s our Hollow Knight: Silksong bosses guide, including Hollow Knight: Silksong’s Bell Beast, which has tips and tricks on how to overcome the toughest enemies you encounter on your adventure.

What is Hollow Knight: Silksong’s The Mist?

The Mist in Hollow Knight: Silksong occurs near the end of the first act, and it sees you go through misty rooms with numerous pathways – there’s just one correct route, and should you pick the wrong one, you end up back at the beginning. Yeah, it’s not just combat that’s here to ruin your day in one of 2025’s hardest games.

How do I get through Hollow Knight: Silksong’s The Mist?

Follow the butterflies. It’s as simple as that. In The Mist, you can see white butterflies, but to get them to guide your way, you need to play your instrument, which causes them to head to the door you need to go through to progress. While this might sound easy in principle, you’d be foolish to forget about the traps and enemies that wander the world in Hollow Knight: Silksong, so you need to be ready to put up a fight – or avoid the enemies entirely if you so choose. The wraiths in The Mist drain your silk, so avoiding them is a good option.

What’s at the end of Hollow Knight: Silksong’s The Mist?

For all your trouble with Hollow Knight: Silksong’s The Mist, the game rewards you with a short dungeon that culminates in a boss fight with the Last Judge, the final boss of the first act. She puts up a tough fight, breaking the mold by being both fast and huge, so you need your wits about you to come out on top in this one.

There you have it, our Hollow Knight: Silksong The Mist guide. Now, allow us to answer any questions you may have about Hollow Knight: Silksong’s Steam Deck performance, as well as tell you how to get the Hollow Knight: Silksong double jump. We also have lists of the best Metroidvanias and best RPGs, in case you want to embark on a different adventure.