Discover where to find the Ruined Tool in Weaverest Muglin and learn how to craft the best Silkshot variant for your playstyle in Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Alright, so you've stumbled upon a bit of a puzzle in Weaverest Muglin, huh? Don't worry, finding the Ruined Tool and deciding what to do with it is a pretty common early-game hurdle. Let's get you sorted!
Where to find the Ruined Tool:
First things first, you need to head to the Weavenest Muglin area. Think of it as being in the bottom-right corner of the Bilewater region. Once you're there, you'll spot a door that looks like it needs a special touch. That's where your Needlein comes in – use it on the door, and it'll swing open for you. Inside that first room, keep an eye out for a strange workstation. The Ruined Tool is just chilling there, waiting for you.
What you'll need to craft with it:
Now, this tool isn't going to do much on its own. You'll need a Craftmetal to get it working. If you haven't picked one up yet, don't sweat it. You can usually buy one from traders in Bone Bottom, or you might find them scattered around places like the Underworks, Deep Docks, or The Marrow. We've got an interactive map that can help you pinpoint those Craftmetal locations if you get stuck.
How to repair the Ruined Tool and choose your Silkshot:
Once you've got your Ruined Tool and a Craftmetal, you've got a few choices for where to get it repaired, and each one gives you a different kind of Silkshot. Here are the spots:
- Mount Fay Peak: Head towards the peak, and you'll find a small room below where you got the Faydwon Cloak. There's a bench nearby, and this is one repair spot. This will craft the Silkshot that fires like a railcannon, has 16 rounds, and is a heavy hitter but locks you in place.
- Forge Daughter: This spot is located where you originally find the Ruined Tool. You'll need one Craftmetal and 240 Rosaries for this. This repair will give you the Silkshot (Forge), which fires like a slug shotgun round with a 30-round capacity. It's slow but packs a punch and has more ammo.
- Architect: You can find the Architect in his building in the Underworks, but you'll need the Clawline ability to get in. This repair costs one Craftmetal and 130 Rosaries. It crafts the Silkshot (Architect), which fires like a triple burst assault rifle with a 24-round capacity, great for spraying down multiple enemies.
Which Silkshot should you pick?
Honestly, it really depends on your playstyle. If you like slow, powerful shots that hit hard, the Mount Fay railcannon version is your best bet, but be careful not to get caught out of position. The Forge version is a solid all-rounder with good capacity if you prefer a shotgun feel. And if you just want to lay down suppressive fire and hit a bunch of enemies at once, the Architect's assault rifle style is the way to go.
Quick Tip: For 100% completion, you'll need to forge this item as it's part of the tool progression, so don't skip it!
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