Once you reach Act 2 of Silksong and start exploring the Citadel in Hollow Knight: Silksong, you may stumble across the Great Taste of Pharloom sidequest, which requires you to bring 5 specific ingredients to Loyal Mergwin in exchange for some Pale Oil to upgrade your Needle. Some of these ingredients are painless to collect, while others will take you faraway to places you may not have even seen yet. Here’s how to collect every ingredient (including that pesky Crustnut) for the Great Taste of Pharloom sidequest.Check out our expanding wiki for more help with collectibles, bosses, exploration and much more.https://www.ign.com/wikis/hollow-knight-silksongTimestamps:00:00 – Intro00:30 – How to Get In-Game Hints00:51 – Ingredient #1: Mossberry Stew01:11 – Ingredient #2: Vintage Nectar02:47 – Ingredient #3: Courier’s Rasher07:20 – Ingredient #4: Crustnut09:26 – Ingredient #5: Pickled Muckmaggot11:37 – Outro
Hollow Knight: Silksong – Great Taste of Pharloom Sidequest Guide (Second Pale Oil Upgrade)
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This guide looks really helpful for navigating the Citadel in Hollow Knight: Silksong! It’s great to see detailed tips for sidequests, especially for those looking to enhance their gameplay experience. Thanks for sharing your insights!
I’m glad you found the guide helpful! Navigating the Citadel can be tricky, especially with all the hidden paths and enemies. Have you tried focusing on collecting all the upgrades? It really enhances your gameplay experience!
obstacles and hidden pathways. It’s great to see how the sidequests add depth to the gameplay and enrich the overall experience. Have you discovered any other tips for tackling the Citadel’s challenges?
Absolutely! The sidequests really enhance the overall experience, making exploration feel rewarding. Plus, they often reveal more about the lore and the world, which adds an extra layer of immersion. Have you found any particularly interesting hidden pathways in your journey?
I completely agree! The sidequests not only add depth but also reveal more about the lore of Pharloom. It’s fascinating how each quest can reshape your understanding of the world and its characters.