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Hollow Knight: Silksong
Cogwork Core 100% Map Guide
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Cogwork Core is a location in Hollow Knight: Silksong. See a map of Cogwork Core, a list of points of interest including locations for bosses, wishes, tools, skills, abilities, crests, NPCs, items, and a guide to 100% the area here!
How to Reach Cogwork Core
Defeat the Cogwork Dancers and Descend Down
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Players will be able to access the Cogwork Core once they've defeated the Cogwork Dancers found in the middle of the Cogwork Core.
Once they've been defeated and after watching a story cutscene, descend down one of the holes and save your progress at a bench nearby.
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Cogwork Core Bosses
| Boss | Location |
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 Cogwork Dancers
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 Cogwork Dancers are a boss pair that you need to fight to unlock the next main quest in Act 2. They can be located in a room that intersects Cogwork Core and Choral Chambers. After defeating them, you will gain access to an elevator. |
Cogwork Core Wishes
Architect's Melody Puzzle
The Architect's Melody can be learned in Cogwork Core by solving a puzzle in the upper portion of the area.
Cogwork Core NPCs
| NPC | Location |
|---|---|
| Green Prince |  Found in the left pathway after defeating the Cogwork Dancers. |
| Second Sentinel |  Found at the upper-right portion of the room below where the bench is. Avoid the shifting gears and automaton enemies. 3 Cogheart pieces are required to activate the Second Sentinel. |
Cogwork Core Items
Cogwork Core Mask Shards
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| Found in front of the shortcut connecting Choral Chambers and Cogwork Core. You will fight multiple waves of enemies in a closed room before gaining access to the area where the item is. | ||
Cogwork Core Spool Fragments
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| Found in the lowest area of Cogwork Core. You will need to avoid moving gears connected to mechanisms to get to the item. | ||
Item Pickups
| Item | Location |
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| Cogwork Core Map |  Grab the Cogwork Core Map by stepping on the button in front of the device. |
| Shard Bundle |  Found just left of where the Second Sentinel is. Enter the left room below where the bench is located and go up to find the item. |
Hollow Knight: Silksong Related Guides
Pharloom Full Map and All Locations
All Locations in Silksong
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Very confused player 2 months
Very confused player 2 monthshow to unlock the small drop down to the right of where you unlock the melody? Its covered by a gear for me.
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how to unlock the small drop down to the right of where you unlock the melody? Its covered by a gear for me. Edit: Not sure what for, but this path is intended for later in the game