Ability Guide🦘 Unlock enhanced mobility in Silksong

Master the Faydown Cloak Double Jump

Learn how to obtain the powerful Faydown Cloak double jump ability in Hollow Knight: Silksong. This comprehensive guide covers the challenging journey through Mount Fay to acquire one of Hornet's most essential movement abilities.

Step-by-Step Faydown Cloak Guide

📍Location: Mount Fay

The Faydown Cloak is located at the summit of Mount Fay, a treacherous sub-zone within The Citadel. This frigid mountain presents one of Silksong's most challenging platforming sequences.

⚡Required Abilities

Swift Step (Air Dash) - Essential for aerial navigation
Drifter's Cloak (Glide/Float) - Required for extended air time
Clawline (Grappling Hook) - Needed for specific traversal sections

🕳️Getting Captured by Wardenfly

To access Mount Fay, you must first be captured by a Wardenfly enemy in Deep Docks. Allow yourself to be caught and transported to The Slab prison. This is an intentional part of the progression sequence.

🧊Navigating Mount Fay

After escaping The Slab and recovering your gear, make your way to Mount Fay. The mountain features extreme cold that damages you over time, limited warm areas for recovery, and complex platforming challenges requiring precise use of all your movement abilities.

⚠️ Cold Damage Warning: The freezing environment constantly damages Hornet. Plan your route carefully and use warm areas to recover health.

🏆Claiming the Faydown Cloak

At Mount Fay's summit, interact with the ancient altar to obtain the Faydown Cloak. This grants you the double jump ability, significantly improving your mobility and opening new exploration possibilities throughout Pharloom.

Mount Fay: The Frozen Challenge

Mount Fay stands as one of Silksong's most demanding areas, combining environmental hazards with precise platforming challenges. Understanding its layout and dangers is crucial for successfully obtaining the Faydown Cloak.

Treacherous Mountain Peak
A sub-zone of The Citadel featuring extreme cold, limited checkpoints, and challenging enemy encounters that test your mastery of existing abilities.
Essential Movement Abilities
Swift Step, Drifter's Cloak, and Clawline are all required to navigate Mount Fay's complex platforming sections and reach the summit altar.

The Path to Power

Obtaining the Faydown Cloak requires a specific sequence of events, starting with intentional capture in Deep Docks and culminating in a challenging ascent through one of Silksong's most hostile environments.

Wardenfly Imprisonment
Allow yourself to be captured by a Wardenfly in Deep Docks to be transported to The Slab, beginning the sequence that leads to Mount Fay.
Prison Break and Recovery
Escape The Slab prison, recover your abilities, and navigate to Mount Fay while facing new challenges and environmental hazards.

Double Jump Mastery

The Faydown Cloak transforms Hornet's movement capabilities, allowing for enhanced aerial navigation and access to previously unreachable areas. Master this ability to fully explore Pharloom's secrets.

Enhanced Aerial Movement
The double jump can be combined with existing abilities like Swift Step and Drifter's Cloak for complex aerial maneuvers and extended air time.
Unlock New Areas
Many previously inaccessible locations become reachable with the double jump, opening new paths for exploration and secret discovery.

FAQ

Faydown Cloak Double Jump FAQ

Frequently asked questions about obtaining and using the double jump ability in Hollow Knight: Silksong.

Where exactly is the Faydown Cloak located?

The Faydown Cloak is found at an altar on the summit of Mount Fay, a sub-zone within The Citadel. You must traverse the entire mountain, dealing with freezing temperatures and challenging platforming to reach it.

What abilities do I need before attempting Mount Fay?

You must have Swift Step (air dash), Drifter's Cloak (glide), and Clawline (grappling hook) before attempting Mount Fay. These abilities are essential for navigating the mountain's complex platforming sections.

Do I really need to get captured by the Wardenfly?

Yes, getting captured by a Wardenfly in Deep Docks is a required story progression step that leads to The Slab prison and eventually grants access to Mount Fay.

How challenging is Mount Fay compared to other areas?

Mount Fay is one of Silksong's most challenging areas, featuring constant cold damage, limited healing opportunities, precise platforming requirements, and dangerous enemy encounters.

How does the double jump work with other abilities?

The double jump can be combined with Swift Step, Drifter's Cloak, and other movement abilities for complex aerial maneuvers. It significantly enhances your mobility options throughout Pharloom.

Are there alternative ways to reach high places without double jump?

While other movement abilities provide some vertical mobility, the double jump is essential for accessing many areas and is particularly valuable for exploration and combat positioning.

Explore More of Silksong

Now that you have the double jump, discover new areas and secrets throughout Pharloom with enhanced mobility and exploration capabilities.

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