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How to Get Volt Filament and Effects

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Hollow Knight Silksong - How to get Volt Filament

Volt Filament is a Blue tool that you can equip to your crest in Hollow Knight: Silksong. Check out how to get Volt Filament, its location, and its effects here!

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How to Get Volt Filament

Defeat Voltvyrm in Sands of Karak

Volt Filament Map Location

You can get the Volt Filament by defeating Voltvyrm in the Voltnest, located at the top-middle area of the Sands of Karak. The easiest way to reach this area is from Blasted Steps. Use wall jumps and the clawline to climb all the way up to the nest.

Voltvyrm is an optional boss that can be fought from Act 2, so make sure you’re prepared before challenging it.

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How to Use Volt Filament

Used to Add Electricity to Silk Skills

Volt Filament can be used to add electric damage to Hornet’s Silk Skills. You can do this by equipping the Volt Filament in a slot in any of your crests.

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Volt Filament Information

Hollow Knight: Silksong - Volt Filament Volt Filament
Slot Color Blue
Effect Charged organ from a defeated Voltvyrm. Can be coiled around thread, imbuing Silk Skills with electric charge.

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6 Anonymous Anonymous 3 months

Just wall jump on the left wall then clawline to the right side and wall jump up on right side of the bridge room. No need for silksoar. Just got this act 2.

5 Anonymous Anonymous 3 months

The boss is also available on act 2

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