Green Prince in Hollow Knight Silksong: Where to Find This Charming Character and Why Bother?
Meet the enigmatic Green Prince, a character in Silksong who starts off feeling very sorry for himself in a prison cell. To rescue this high-maintenance fellow, simply procure a basic key. He then vanishes—like a magician at a poorly executed magic show—leaving Hornet with absolutely nothing but questions. Fear not! A detailed guide is here to unfold all the secrets of Tréfloria, aka Verdania, and this melodramatic royal.
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Hollow Knight Silksong certainly has a flair for the dramatics, resembling a stage production from FromSoftware packed with challenging gameplay and a plot twist or two that could befuddle even the most seasoned detective. The story of the Green Prince is no exception, as it takes on more twists than a pretzel at a festival.
Where to Find the Green Prince in Hollow Knight Silksong and Should He Be Freed?
- Your first encounter with the Green Prince is in the Fisherman’s Path, situated directly above Sombrevale. Not an ideal spot for privacy, it’s hard to miss him when he’s practically yelling for help from his prison above a must-pass area. Talk about a dramatic entrance!
- To free him from his woeful incarceration (because who doesn’t love being a hero), one can purchase a simple key from the vendor at the Bone Chasm for 500 shiny Pearls. If that doesn’t tickle the fancy, a second key awaits atop the right tower in the Fisherman’s Path, guarded by a cheerful arena. Here’s a map to help avoid losing oneself like a lost puppy.
- Now, the million-dollar question: should this melancholic prince be saved? Absolutely! But don’t expect a parade or a thank-you note for some time. It’s akin to investing in stock for a slowly but surely rising company—only the dividends are a long way off.
What Happens After the Green Prince Gets the Ol’ Freedom Treatment?
- Post-liberation, the Green Prince will pull a disappearing act the next time the area is reloaded. As per the latest gossip, he only reappears once in Act 2—like a celebrity with a limited appearance in a reality show—after the boss known as the Mechanical Duo is sent packing. Upon re-entering the area, one might find him crying over his lost kingdom. A conversation yields a pittance of information about his people, just enough to raise more questions than answers.
- The Green Prince is only rediscovered once in Act 3, tucked away safely after bravely battling through the Abyss, armed with the Elegy of the Depths. It’s like finding Waldo, but his outfit is a deep shade of mysterious green.
- To track the benevolent prince down, head to the far right of Sombrevale until the wall at the end of the zone is reached. A tunnel to a brand new zone will magically open. Magic in video games? Say it isn’t so!
- In the next room, he will once again be found moping with an air of creativity akin to that of a sad artist. Before playing him a ballad on the ol’ harp, swing by the next room to collect the Tréfloria Map—much needed for navigating the labyrinth of feelings to come.
- Return to the Green Prince and, with a cold heart, play him a tune by pressing Down + Y/Triangle. Despite his heartache over his fallen kingdom, it’s the perfect opportunity to snag loot and fill that ever-growing bestiary with memories of his tear-filled past. Welcome to the emerald-hued history of Tréfloria!
Tréfloria
- In this grand memory, everything is bigger and more expansive than the last obstacle course encountered. The goal? Restore the Green Prince’s reminiscing glory by diving into the nooks and crannies. Special objects await, including breakable totems, altars crying for activation, and even eggs for inspection. There’s even a special boss, the White Deer. It’s a scavenger hunt on steroids. Activating or breaking these elements will light a path, revealing which tiles need to be stepped upon in the proper sequence. A truly riveting affair!
- However, as with every fairy tale, there are downsides. There isn’t a single bench in the vicinity, and death will unceremoniously boot on out of the memory realm. Fortunately, gathering those golden orbs remains intact, like a refillable cup at a coffee shop.
- Once the memories are fully restored, climb to the clover-topped house in the central zone. Here, a boss battle awaits against the Green Prince and his companion. The combat mechanics mimic those of the Mechanical Duo but could be significantly harder—so strap on those dancing shoes and prepare to dodge in style.
- Should valiant heroics triumph, rewards ensue! Expect a trophy to display on the mantle and a bonus heart for the main quest, not to mention a worthwhile memory for the shelf. Upon returning to the real world, one might stumble upon the Green Prince’s lifeless body beside that of his companion. Well, at least the emotional roller coaster ended—though some might argue he’s better off this way!
