Hollow Knight Silksong: How to Get All 8 Secret Memories Guide

If something established Hollow Knight's popularity, besides its demanding difficulty, it was the immense number of secrets hidden in every corner of the map. In Hollow Knight: Silksong, this essence remains intact; therefore, today we bring you a detailed guide to obtain the 8 secret memories of this wonderful installment.

Secret Memories Guide

1. Sprintmaster's Memory

To obtain this medallion, you must find the fastest creature of Distant Span in the Deep Fields.

• Requirement: You must first complete three races against it.
• Objective: Deliver the three old hearts to the shamans to unlock a fourth race; by defeating it in this final challenge, you will obtain the memory.

2. Guardian's Memory

This is one of the most complicated due to the precision required.

• Requirement: You must have had several previous encounters with Seth until locating him at the Flea Festival.

• Objective: Surpass the high scores in the Flea Camp minigames.

3. Hero's Memory

This memory is unlocked in the late stage of the game.

• Requirement: Be in Act 3 and accept the side quest "Heroes Wanted" on the Bell Village board.
• Objective: Head to Worn Steps to speak with Zaza, who will guide you to Garmond to collect the medallion.

4. Huntress's Memory

This requires great dedication to combat and exploration.

• Requirement: You must complete the 233 bestiary entries; it is not enough to simply discover the creatures, as you must defeat them the number of times requested by the journal.
• Objective: Once completed, speak with Nuu in the Grey Moor tavern before they leave.

5. Grey Memory

Obtained directly through combat.

• Objective: Defeat the Border Warden in the Karak Sands, who is considered a mini-boss with simple attacks to dodge.

6. Surface Memory

This challenge tests your movement and parkour skills.

• Requirement: Having reached Act 3.
• Objective: Return to The Cradle and use the Silk Flight ability to ascend through a hidden path to reach the Nameless Village.

7. Crow Memory

This medallion is linked to a specific enemy wave event.

• Requirement: Be in Act 3 and have the main quest "The Lower Darkness" active.
• Objective: Rest at the Bell Village bench until a crow throws the Crow Summons; then take it to Crow Lake and defeat the waves of enemies.

8. Old Heart

This medallion is unique because its shape varies according to your actions.

• Requirement: Be in Act 3 with the main quest "The Old Hearts".
• Objective: There are four hearts available; the last heart you obtain will stay permanently as your memory.

Heart	Location	Boss to defeat
Pollen	Shell Forest Sanctuary	Nyleth
Huntress	Distant Fields	Carmelita
Bark	Karak Sands	Bark King Khan
Siamese	Verdania	Green Prince

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