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The Cradle 100% Map Guide

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Hollow Knight Silksong - The Cradle
The Cradle is a location in Hollow Knight: Silksong. See a map of The Cradle, a list of points of interest including locations for bosses, skills, NPCs, and a guide to 100% the area here!

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How to Reach The Cradle

Ride the Elevator in Cogwork Core

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To reach the Cradle, head to the Cogwork Core and find the elevator in the middle. Ride it up, then go right and navigate through the area ahead to reach the Cradle.

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The Cradle Bosses

Boss Location
Lace (Act 2)Lace (Act 2)
Lace (Act 2) Location
Lace's second boss encounter will be during Act 2 when you reach the Cradle. You can reach the cradle by getting to the top of the Cogwork Core and taking the elevator there.
Grand Mother SilkGrand Mother Silk
Grand Mother Silk Location
Grand Mother Silk is considered to be the final boss of Act 2 where she is situated in the top of The Cradle. You can reach her arena by doing a platforming sequence to reach the top of the Cogwork Core.

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The Cradle Skills

Skill Effect How to Get
Pale Nails Silk Cost: 4
Technique taken from the primal source of Silk. Spin talons from thread that seek out enemies.
Hollow Knight Silksong - Pale Nails
Obtained by interacting with the arm in the upper section of the Cradle. Requires Silk Soar to navigate the area.

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The Cradle NPCs

NPC Location
Mister Mushroom Mister Mushroom Location
Found at the top of The Cradle past the visible map barriers. Players will need Silk Soar to access this area.

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Moss Grotto The Marrow Deep Docks
Far Fields Hunter's March Greymoor
Wormways Bellhart Shellwood
Blasted Steps Grand Gate Underworks
Choral Chambers The Slab Mount Fay
Whiteward Wisp Thicket Cogwork Core
Whispering Vaults Memorium Putrified Ducts
Bilewater Weavenest Atla Sinner's Road
High Halls The Cradle Sands of Karak
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