Where to Get the Witch Crest in Silksong

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A fantastic method to tailor Hornet’s fighting and movement techniques according to your preferences in the game “Silksong” involves utilizing items called Crests. With these Crests, you can alter Hornet’s attacks, such as speed and range of attacks, downward and dash assaults, and even introduce new abilities when you activate the Bind skill. One particularly influential Crest in “Silksong” is the Witch Crest, which can significantly transform Hornet’s abilities.

Following an extended and difficult sequence of tasks, the Witch’s Crest is earned, bestowing Hornet with a longer-range attack, the ability to strike twice from a single input, and a Bind that captures enemy health for healing herself. This walkthrough will show you how to obtain the Witch Crest in Silksong, and provide details about the modifications it brings to Hornet’s moveset and playstyle.

Silksong Witch Crest Playstyle & Unique Moveset

What Does the Witch Crest Do in Silksong?

Whip the needle in sweeping swings. Leech the life of foes through twisted roots.

In the game Silksong, just like other Crests, the Witch Crest alters Hornet’s fighting techniques and movement pattern upon being equipped. With this Crest, Hornet acquires a flexible whip-attack that boasts an exceptionally long range and rapid attack speed.

Even though the Needle seems to inflict slightly lower damage when using the Crest, it’s worth noting that dash attacks and downward slashes will actually hit enemies twice.

When the Witch Crest is equipped in Silksong, Hornet’s Bind skill undergoes a significant transformation. Instead of restoring her health like most other Crests do when using Bind, the Witch Crest alters Hornet’s healing ability to an HP-draining tendril attack with a short range.

With this Bind, you can only recover the enemy’s HP by almost physically contacting them. If there are no enemies within proximity, therefore, Hornet will not have a chance to recuperate.

At The Witch Crest, you’ll find one red Tool compartment and one blue Tool compartment already open. By employing Memory Locket keys, you can also access an additional two blue Tool compartments and a third red Tool compartment.

How to Get the Crest of the Witch in Silksong

Deliver the Twisted Bud, Then Remove the Parasite

To obtain the Witch’s Crest in Silksong, players need to complete a difficult task: they must successfully remove the Twisted Bud from Hornet following these steps: first, deliver the Twisted Bud to Greyroot, then opt for the Ritual of Rebirth. During this quest line, Hornet won’t be able to utilize Tools, produce Silk, or recover HP until the Twisted Bud is taken away.

Locate the contorted Blossom amidst the tangled roots in a chamber off to the southwest (since you’re coming from Bilewater through the Whispering Vaults). Then, deliver it to Greyroo, residing in his dwelling on the left side of Shellwood. After this, undertake the ‘Rite of Rebirth’ quest that follows as a reward.

Greyroot is going to make Hornet temporarily powerless by infesting her with a parasite. This parasite will strip Hornet of her healing abilities, tool usage, and silk generation. To get rid of this Twisted Bud parasite, you’ll have to complete a complex and difficult sequence of tasks.

  • Follow our complete guide to the Twisted Bud quest in Silksong, which explains where to find this item, where you should bring it, and offers a step-by-step guide on how to remove the Twisted Bud.

Once you’ve finished the final quest in the series, the parasite will be annihilated and incorporated into Hornet, bestowing upon her the Witch’s Crest. This newfound power allows Hornet to access her complete HP and Silk reserves, with no limitations. The powers of the Witch Crest can subsequently be customized using Tools or exchanged at any bench whenever desired.

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2025-09-11 23:37