Embarking on the Passing of the Age quest in Hollow Knight: Silksong presents a delightful challenge for explorers across Pharloom. This intricate scavenger hunt, guided by Mister Mushroom’s cryptic riddles, echoes the expansive exploration found in quests like the Great Taste of Pharloom. As seasoned tech enthusiasts here at Digital Tech Explorer, we appreciate a good mystery, and this one certainly delivers on making you traverse the map to uncover fungal secrets in the most unexpected corners.
Your journey begins after acquiring the essential Silk Soar ability in Act 3, specifically by completing The Dark Below quest. With Silk Soar in hand, navigate to the right side of the Pale Lake within the Putrified Ducts (conveniently located across from Fleatopia). Ascend the platforms, employ your newfound Silk Soar to reach the passage above, and there you’ll discover the enigmatic riddle that kicks off this memorable quest.
Below, TechTalesLeo will guide you through each of Mister Mushroom’s elusive locations. Drawing from our own (sometimes painfully acquired) experience, we’ll ensure you have the exact route and method, especially for those trickier platforming sections, allowing you to conquer the challenge with ease.
Under Chapel fallen to the monarch’s might
Your first destination is the serene Moss Grotto, the very starting area of the game. Head towards the Moss Mother boss arena, just to the right of where you descend into the Chapel from Bone Bottom. Play your Needolin near the glowing spores, and Mister Mushroom will gracefully emerge from the earth. A quick chat is all it takes for him to move on to his next hidden spot.
Over camp collapsed to the black thread plight
The second location brings you to the upper right side of Bone Bottom, precisely where Shakra, the renowned map seller, once held her post. As before, perform the customary interaction: play your Needolin, engage with the mushroom mystic, and he will continue his journey.
Scorched field on edge, shells black and burned
For the third encounter, venture to the far right of the Far Fields. Look for a distinct platform situated just to the left of the entrance to Weavenest Cindril (the area where you acquired the Silkspeed Anklets). This platform isn’t elevated, so simply locate the spores, play your Needolin, and enjoy another brief conversation with your fungal friend.
Up towers spinning near the surgeon spurned
This is where the quest begins to test your navigational prowess. The fourth location is directly above the structure in Greymoor that houses the Chapel of the Reaper. To reach it, you’ll need to climb the similar-looking building further to the right in Greymoor. From its summit, move left along the connecting platforms until you arrive at Mister Mushroom’s spot.
Cage of one who raged against the Silken lie
The fifth location brings you to the eerie confines next to the cage of the First Sinner boss in The Slab. If you’re already familiar with this area, excellent. If not, prepare for some serious exploration.
First, obtain the Apostate Key from the Putrified Ducts to unlock the entrance to The Slab. Once inside, you’ll need to thoroughly explore its depths to acquire the Heretic Key, found after conquering the final gauntlet battle above. This key grants you access to the lower section of the main shaft, leading directly to the room housing the First Sinner’s cage. As a bonus, this endeavor will also unlock access to another challenging boss.
Fell heart of frost, who soars on high
The sixth location offers a relatively straightforward discovery: it’s nestled at the very top of Mount Fay, the sacred peak where you first gained the invaluable Faydown Cloak double jump. Climbing the mountain becomes considerably easier once you possess the Silk Soar ability, allowing you to swiftly ascend and find Mister Mushroom conversing with your magnificent, fluffy fay-bird companion.
Past cradle’s peak, last test of fitness
Naturally, the seventh and ultimate location presents the most significant test. Your journey begins by returning to the Choral Chambers and utilizing Silk Soar to gain re-entry to The Cradle. Ascend The Cradle meticulously until you reach the platform where you previously bound the severed arm of Grand Mother Silk, earning the powerful Pale Nails silk skill.
Above you lies a passage, accessible via a precise Silk Soar maneuver. This pathway leads into an uncharted area where you’ll find a welcoming bench, followed by a truly demanding jumping puzzle. Successfully navigate this gauntlet to finally reach Mister Mushroom’s final hideaway at the very top.
After playing your Needolin and speaking to Mister Mushroom at this lofty perch, the Passing of the Age quest is complete. But wait, there’s more! Make sure to follow him into the passage above to uncover a delightful secret and claim a special memento. You’ll find it by playing your Needolin near the body on the right side of the area (though some reports suggest it might also drop from the roof when nudged – keep an eye out!).
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