Silksong Mossberry Guide: All Locations

Collecting Mossberries is a key early task in Hollow Knight: Silksong, tied to the Berry Picking Wish from the enigmatic Moss Druid. These glowing green fruits not only advance this side quest but also unlock valuable rewards like the Silk-Gaining Badge, which converts damage into silk resources. This guide details every known Mossberry spot across Mosshome’s regions, starting with the three required for the quest and extending to optional ones for completionists.

Understanding the Berry Picking Wish

The Berry Picking Wish activates upon speaking to the Moss Druid, perched high in Mosshome near Bone Bottom. This NPC resides in a secluded cave accessible after initial exploration, often past a rest bench for convenience. Accepting the request tasks Hornet with gathering three Mossberries, which the Druid brews into a potent tool. Success yields immediate benefits, encouraging players to prioritize this amid the game’s opening hours.

• Quest Trigger: Approach the Druid in upper Mosshome.
• Objective: Retrieve 3 Mossberries from Moss Grotto and nearby caves.
• Reward: Silk-Gaining Badge for passive resource gain.

While only three are mandatory, guides and player reports confirm up to seven exist, offering extra silk or achievements.

Essential Mossberries for Quest Completion

Focus on these initial three, all clustered in Moss Grotto for minimal backtracking. They appear early, blending into platforming challenges.

First Mossberry: Spine Jetty Ascent

Encounter this soon after entering Moss Grotto from the left. A spinal structure juts out, surrounded by drifting platforms.

1. Launch from the spine jetty, hopping rightward on tiny浮 platforms.
2. Ascend stepped rock formations until small ledges reappear above.
3. Traverse to the far ledge; the Mossberry dangles visibly—dash and strike to harvest.

This spot tests basic jumping, rewarding vigilance.

Second Mossberry: Platform Tower Summit

Directly below the first, continue rightward post-collection.

1. Descend safely, progressing through Grotto tunnels.
2. Reach a vertical shaft with stacked floating platforms—climb steadily.
3. Near the apex, spot the berry overhead, guarded by a hovering insect.
4. Time a downward pogo on the foe for bounce, then upward slash the fruit.

Precise timing prevents falls; practice pogo mechanics here.

Third Mossberry: Druid’s Hidden Cave

Proximity to the quest-giver makes this finale straightforward, yet concealed.

1. Depart the Druid’s cave, dropping through the floor pit.
2. Land, then veer right into a camouflaged wall passage.
3. Confront a circling bug clutching the berry—eliminate it to claim the prize.

Return to the Druid post-retrieval for the badge.

Advanced Mossberry Hunting: Beyond the Quest

Perfectionists can pursue four more, scattered in trickier zones. These yield bonus silk but no extra dialogue.

Fourth Mossberry: Bone Bottom Heights

Overlooking the bustling Bone Bottom city, access via western Grotto leaps or Wormways tunnels. Hold right after dropping into a chasm, landing on precarious ledges leading to the berry.

Fifth Mossberry: Bonegrave Precision

Atop Bonegrave structures, scale Grotto’s upper ledges carefully. Dodge patrols while ascending.

Sixth Mossberry: Moss Home Secrets

Beneath Moss Home, a dark cavern hides this via Bone Bottom hole. Illuminate with attacks to reveal the glowing target.

Seventh Mossberry: Grotto’s Eastern Edge

After Moss Mother chapel, break a fragile wall eastward. The final berry awaits amid ruins.

Tips and Tricks for Efficient Collection

• Platforming Aids: Acquire sprint early for safer reaches.
• Enemy Utilization: Pogo bugs for height advantages.
• Mapping: Use in-game markers to pin locations.
• Silk Management: Badge reward synergizes with aggressive playstyles.
• Avoid Pitfalls: Save at benches; respawn loses no progress but wastes time.

Combine with main path for zero detours.

Quest Rewards and Synergies

Delivering three Mossberries grants the Silk-Gaining Badge, converting enemy hits into silk—ideal for gear upgrades. Extra berries deposit automatically for passive gains. Integrates with Mosshome progression, unlocking further wishes.

Common Player Challenges

Many struggle with the second berry’s pogo or third’s hidden wall. Solution: Slow enemy patterns, dash through breakables. Darkness in later spots demands light sources from prior areas.

FAQ

How many Mossberries exist in Silksong?

Seven total, three for the quest, four optional.

Where is the Moss Druid exactly?

Upper Mosshome cave, post-bench in Bone Bottom vicinity.

Can I miss Mossberries permanently?

No, regions remain accessible; backtrack freely.

What if I collect extras before the quest?

They count toward delivery automatically.

Is the Silk Badge worth it early?

Yes, accelerates economy for abilities.