Finding the Elusive Crustnut in the Depths of Hollow Night’s Silksong
Ah, the quests in the delightful world of Hollow Knight: Silksong! Nothing quite like them to uplift spirits and crush hopes in roughly the same breath. One mission stands out above the rest, like a flamingo at a penguin convention: the elusive sophisticated taste buds of Pharloom. This particular wish requires five rare ingredients in exchange for a rather dull Pale Oil. But fret not, dear adventurer! This guide brings a ray of light in the form of knowledge about where to snag that notoriously hard-to-find Crustnut.
Getting to Karak Sands: A Journey of Slight Pain
Before embarking on this epic quest for the Crustnut, it’s wise to gather some much-needed gear. At the very least, wield the mighty power of the Grapple; a Double Jump is practically a requirement—because who doesn’t love a good leap of faith into something that looks suspiciously like the abyss?
The journey begins at the far-left end of the Eroded Steps. Here lies the fearsome boss Grand Volucorn, who probably has a name like that because regular names were too boring. As you wobble through, try to remember: no hero has ever succeeded by being sensible.
- Jump onto the platforms to reach the lair of the Mistress of the Spike. Yes, that’s right, a Mistress of the Spike—because a regular lady wouldn’t suffice in a game about bugs and doom!
- Outside her magnificent abode (read: it has a bench that’s not quite up to IKEA standards), rings dangle from the left side. Use them to climb up to the ultimate secret area: the Karak Sands.
Tasting the Delicacies of Karak Sands: Crustnuts Await!
- Upon entering the fabled Karak Sands, brace those poor mental faculties! This area demands leaps of faith and shimmying across platforms that seemed to be designed by a sadistic architect. Oh, and watch out for those cheerful little enemies trying to ruin the fun.
- Once the first room is navigated (and maybe some tears are shed), take a hefty swing at the red stalactite. It’ll cause a shortcut to open up in the floor, because who doesn’t love a quick detour back to where it all began? This shortcut allows for a casual trot back to the central bench of the Eroded Steps. Here’s the route to the Crustnut:
- The map of this illustrious region lies in the first room to the left of the grande salle. Yes, another map! Because players obviously love getting lost just as much as they love finding stuff!
- Continue to ascend in the central hall, where the second door on the left leads to a delightful area packed with spiky balls. Smash them all! Yes, unleash that inner rage—nothing screams “good mental health” like destroying random spikes in a corner.
- Make your way to the corner at the top left of that explosion of spikes. And lo! What’s hiding there? The magnificent Crustnut awaits, perhaps even wearing a tiny crown if it feels festive.
Conclusion: Gratitude to the Resilient Adventurer!
With that splendid little nugget now in hand, the roller coaster of emotions and agonistic leaps can finally slow down. The Crustnut acquisition has been secured, and perhaps, just perhaps, the sophisticated taste buds of Pharloom will offer some philosophical insight to the angst of wandering through this whimsical yet treacherous realm.
So, ready to tilt one’s head back and laugh in the face of peril, or just plain cry over all those defeated foes? The table is set for adventure once again in the delightful abyss of Silksong. Bon appétit, brave soul!
