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How to Get Cross Stitch

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Hollow Knight Silksong How to Get Cross Stitch
Cross Stitch is obtained by defeating Phantom in the Exhaust Organ located in Bilewater in Hollow Knight: Silksong. See how to unlock Cross Stitch and how to use it here!

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How to Unlock Cross Stitch

Defeat the Phantom in Bilewater

Phantom Map

The Cross Stitch can be unlocked by defeating the Phantom in the Exhaust Organ of Bilewater. Do note that this area might be a bit difficult to progress, given the existing mist that shrouds Bilewater.

How to Get Through the Mist

Play the Needolin Near White Butterflies to Navigate the Mist

It is recommended that you search for white butterflies in Bilewater and play the Needolin in their presence so that they'll guide you out of the mist. Defeating Phantom will remove the mist puzzle entirely from Bilewater.

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How to Use Cross Stitch

Use Cross Stitch For Parrying

Cross Stitch is a powerful parry move that deals substantial damage when executed with timing and precision. This skill requires players to analyze attack patterns from enemies to prevent openings from failed parry executions.

Equip Cross Stitch to Your Current Crest

Crest

Once you have acquired Cross Stitch, you will need to equip it in the skill slot available of your designated Crest. This will allow you to use the Cross Stitch skill during gameplay.

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Press the Skill/Tool Button to Use Cross Stitch

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PC F Button
Xbox XBOX - Right Trigger
PS5 PS4 - R1 Button
Switch NSW - R

After the skill has been equipped to your designated Crest, use the assigned Skill/Tool button on your controller. Do note the list above for reference of the Skill/Tool button in each console.

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Cross Stitch Overview

Skill Description
Cross Stitch
Cross Stitch		 Deflective technique of a creature spun from thread. Bind Silk around the needle to deflect enemy attacks and instantly strike back.

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Silkspear Silkspear Thread Storm Thread Storm Cross Stitch Cross Stitch
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2 Anonymous Anonymous 2 months

An easier path to Phantom is through a breakable wall in the lop left of sinner's road. Doesn't require going through Bilewater, so its easier.

1 Anonymous Anonymous 3 months

Sekiro: spiders die one billion times

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