Hollow Knight: Silksong is a beautiful new adventure, but it is also very hard. Many people who play the game find that the enemies and bosses are much tougher than they expected. If you are finding the game too difficult, you are not alone, and there are ways to make your journey easier.
Soon after the game came out, some players created special tools called mods. These mods can change how the game works. They can help you survive tough fights and explore the world without feeling stuck. This guide will explain the game’s difficulty, what mods are available to help, and how they can change your experience in the kingdom of Pharloom. Using these tools can let you enjoy the amazing story and art of the game at your own pace.
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The Big Challenge in Pharloom
The main reason many players find Silksong so tough is because of the damage system. Many enemies and bosses can hit Hornet, your character, for two masks of health with a single attack. In the early parts of the game, you do not have much health. Losing two masks at once means a fight can end very quickly. This makes learning boss patterns very stressful for new players and even for those who played the first Hollow Knight.
Bosses like Lace, a swift and deadly fencer, and the giant Bell Beast use complicated attacks that are hard to dodge. You must learn their moves perfectly, which can take many, many tries. While some players love this kind of intense challenge, others find it stops them from enjoying the game. They want to see the new world and follow the story but get stuck on one difficult fight. It is for these players that the modding community decided to offer a solution.
What Are Game Mods?
Mods, short for modifications, are unofficial changes made by fans to a game. They are not created by the game’s developers, Team Cherry. Think of them as custom adjustments. Some mods might change a character’s appearance, while others can change the rules of the game itself. For Silksong, players have made mods that lower the difficulty.
Because these are not official, you should always be careful when using them. It is a good idea to back up your saved game file before you install any mods. This way, if something goes wrong, you will not lose your progress. These tools are shared on websites where players can download them, but you use them at your own risk.
Making Fights More Forgiving
Two main mods have become very popular for players who need a little help. They directly address the game’s high damage and offer different levels of assistance.
The Invincibility Mod
This is the most powerful tool available. When you use the Invincibility mod, Hornet cannot take any damage. At all. Enemies and bosses can hit you, but your health will not go down. This allows you to walk through any fight without fear of being defeated. This mod is perfect for players who want to focus only on the story and exploration. You can see all the beautiful sights of Pharloom, uncover its secrets, and finish the main quest without getting stuck on a boss. It lets you experience the entire world Team Cherry built, just without the difficult combat.
The No Double Damage Mod
This mod offers a more balanced solution. Created by a user named Baiker, this tool changes one simple rule: no enemy can deal more than one mask of damage with a single hit. The brutal double-damage attacks from strong enemies and bosses are gone. You will still take damage and you can still be defeated, but fights become much more manageable. You have more chances to learn attack patterns and more time to heal. This mod keeps the challenge in the game but removes the part that many players found unfair, especially early on. It makes the difficulty feel closer to the original Hollow Knight game. It is important to know that this mod does not protect you from things in the environment, like spikes, or from attacks that hit you multiple times very quickly.
Should You Use Mods?
The idea of using mods to make a game easier has created a discussion among players.
Some people believe that the difficulty is a key part of the Hollow Knight experience. They feel that overcoming a very hard boss provides a great sense of achievement. For these players, using mods might feel like it cheapens the victory. They believe the game was designed by Team Cherry to be a tough but rewarding challenge.
On the other hand, many players feel that everyone should be able to enjoy the game in their own way. Not everyone has the time or desire to spend hours mastering a single boss fight. These players might love the art, music, and story of Silksong and want to experience it without the stress. Mods give them that choice. They make the game accessible to more people, including those with disabilities or those who simply prefer a more relaxed game.
Other Ways to Customize Your Game
Difficulty mods are not the only tools available. The modding community has also released other helpful changes to improve the game.
- Cheat Menus: These tools give you many options, such as giving yourself more currency or changing your location on the map.
- Compass Upgrades: Some mods make the in-game map and compass more useful, helping you find your way through the world.
- Ultrawide Support: For players with wider computer monitors, these mods adjust the game so it fits their screen perfectly, letting them see more of the world at once.
These mods show that players love to personalize their games. While everyone waits to see if Team Cherry will make official changes to the game’s balance, mods provide an immediate way for you to shape your own adventure in Pharloom. They give you the power to decide exactly how you want to play.