Collectible Guide: Mask Shards Locations

Mask Shards are essential collectibles in Hollow Knight: Silksong that increase Hornet's maximum health. This comprehensive guide will help you locate all 12 Mask Shards scattered throughout Pharloom.

What Are Mask Shards?

Mask Shards are fragments of ancient masks that, when collected, increase Hornet's health capacity. Each shard adds 1 health point, and collecting 4 shards creates a complete mask, granting an additional health point.

Complete Mask Shard Locations

Area 1: Moss Grotto

Location: Hidden behind a breakable wall near the entrance

Difficulty: Easy
Requirements: None
Hint: Look for cracked walls with moss growing around them

Area 2: Deep Docks

Location: Underwater chamber accessible via Silk Dive

Difficulty: Medium
Requirements: Silk Dive ability
Hint: Use Silk Dive in the central pool area

Area 3: Silk Canyon

Location: High platform requiring Silk Climb

Difficulty: Medium
Requirements: Silk Climb ability
Hint: Climb the tallest silk pillar in the canyon

Area 4: Pharloom Castle

Location: Secret chamber behind the throne room

Difficulty: Hard
Requirements: Royal Key
Hint: Examine the throne for hidden mechanisms

Area 5: Weaver's Den

Location: Hidden in a silk cocoon

Difficulty: Hard
Requirements: Silk Burst ability
Hint: Use Silk Burst on suspicious silk formations

Area 6: Crystal Caverns

Location: Behind a crystal wall

Difficulty: Medium
Requirements: Crystal Hammer
Hint: Look for walls that reflect light differently

Area 7: Shadow Realm

Location: In a shadow portal

Difficulty: Expert
Requirements: Shadow Step ability
Hint: Shadow portals appear only at specific times

Area 8: Silk Gardens

Location: Buried under silk flowers

Difficulty: Easy
Requirements: None
Hint: Use Silk Burst on flower patches

Area 9: Ancient Ruins

Location: In a collapsed building

Difficulty: Medium
Requirements: Silk Climb
Hint: Look for unstable structures

Area 10: Weaver's Workshop

Location: Hidden in a silk loom

Difficulty: Hard
Requirements: Weaver's Key
Hint: Examine the loom mechanisms carefully

Area 11: Silk Falls

Location: Behind the waterfall

Difficulty: Medium
Requirements: Silk Dash
Hint: Dash through the waterfall at the right angle

Area 12: Pharloom's Heart

Location: In the deepest chamber

Difficulty: Expert
Requirements: All previous abilities
Hint: This is the final shard - prepare for a challenge

Collection Tips

General Strategy

Explore Thoroughly: Many shards are hidden in secret areas
Use All Abilities: Different shards require different silk abilities
Check Your Map: Mark areas you've explored to avoid missing shards
Talk to NPCs: Some characters provide hints about shard locations

Health Benefits

Base Health: 5 masks
With All Shards: 8 masks (3 additional health points)
Survival Advantage: Extra health is crucial for boss fights

Rewards

Collecting all Mask Shards grants:

Maximum Health: 8 masks total
Achievement: "Mask Collector"
Bonus: Access to secret area in Pharloom's Heart

Use our interactive map to track your progress and never miss a shard!