Mastering Mount Fay Ascent in Hollow Knight: Silksong

Ascend to Glory: Conquer Mount Fay's Heights!

The Expedition to Mount Fay: A Guide to Reaching the Icy Peaks

Reaching Mount Fay is a pivotal step in your adventure. This demanding section, essentially an entire region dedicated to intricate platforming, necessitates the mastery of every movement ability available, notably the 'Clawline'. This crucial skill must be acquired beforehand to successfully initiate your ascent. To access Mount Fay, you will typically embark from the Choral Chambers during Act 2. Ensure you have obtained the Clawline ability, which can be found in the Underworks. You can reach the Underworks either by using the White Key from the Choral Chambers on a locked elevator or by traversing through The Whispering Vaults from the Cogwork Core after defeating a boss. The path from the central-left side of the Choral Chambers, through The Slab, and into Mount Fay is clearly illustrated in accompanying video guides.

Scaling Mount Fay: Navigating the Perilous Climb and Unlocking New Powers

The journey to the peak of Mount Fay is an elaborate and demanding undertaking, requiring perseverance through its challenging platforming sequences. Players are advised to make use of the two strategically placed benches along the path, which act as vital checkpoints. It is also recommended to carry 'Rosary Strings' to purchase a map from Shakra and activate the initial bench. A critical element of this ascent is managing the intense cold, which constantly drains your health. Players must swiftly move between glowing white lamps, which serve as temporary safe zones, halting health degradation and allowing for a brief respite. These zones are essential for resetting attempts on difficult sections. The complete route, including the location of the hidden second bench, is demonstrated in detailed video footage, highlighting the dangers of the environment, particularly the hazardous water.

Upon successfully reaching the mountain's pinnacle, locate the large tuning fork. Playing your 'Needolin' by this artifact will activate the 'Faydown Cloak', bestowing upon you the invaluable double jump ability. This achievement also renders you immune to the biting cold, allowing for unhindered exploration of the region and access to previously unreachable areas, paving the way for further discoveries and quest completions.