Thread Storm is the kind of skill that makes Hornet look less like a traveler and more like a silk-powered blender. In Hollow Knight: Silksong, this ability lets her unleash a storm of silk and carve through enemies in a flurry of slashes. As of 2026, the route to it remains a vertical puzzle box in Greymoor, and the prize sits at the highest point of Craw Lake. The catch? The balloons that lift Hornet toward the sky are not exactly eager to help until someone deals with a room full of crows.
First, Wake the Balloons
If the balloons are missing, players must unlock them before dreaming of the top. From Far Fields, head into Greymoor and run right until a dock appears, surrounded by water. Swim across, climb to the Crow's Nest entrance, and head inside. Down goes the path, then up go the platforms, until Hornet reaches a large room. Waiting there is a boss fight against a hoard of crows—a feathered committee with strong opinions about trespassers. Trust me, the crows are not handing out participation trophies.
Once the fight is over, hit the lever in the higher room. This spawns balloons everywhere, turning Craw Lake into a much friendlier elevator shaft. No sweat—unless players count the swimming.
The Climb to Craw Lake's Highest Point
Back at the dock, the real ascent begins. The balloons are moody little lift operators who only clock in after that boss fight, so players should treat each jump with respect. The route is straightforward once the rhythm clicks, but it has a few nasty spots.
| Step | Action | Watch Out For |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | From the dock, use balloons to jump higher until landing on the platform above the Crow's Nest entrance. | Slippery timing; do not rush the first hop. |
| 2 | Turn left and plunge attack the balloons to reach a higher platform. | The plunge must connect cleanly. |
| 3 | Stay on the left side and use balloons again to keep climbing toward a small platform. | Optional bench shortcut sits on the left platform—grab it if Hornet needs a breather. |
| 4 | From the small platform, aim for the higher platform and pull the lever. The lower one is locked. | Jump the balloons in a straight line; drifting sideways is a short cut to regret. |
| 5 | Float down slowly until a small balloon appears, then plunge to fly closer to the lower platform. | Patience. The balloon shows up when it feels like it. |
| 6 | Carefully jump the balloons upward, mind the enemy, and continue to the highest platform in Craw Lake. | A lurking enemy has opinions about Hornet's climbing hobby. |
| 7 | Keep going up into the new area, navigate the balloons, and inspect the relic to obtain Thread Storm. | The final stretch is calmer—but only relatively. |
That is the ticket. The route is less about raw speed and more about reading the balloons like a grumpy elevator panel. Hornet, a thread-powered acrobat with a grudge against gravity, does best when players pause between jumps. Breathe. Then jump.
Small Mercies and Sharp Reminders
The left-side platform on the way up leads to a shortcut back to a bench, which is a small mercy in a lake full of sharp reminders. Players who skip it can still finish the climb, but a rested Hornet is a less frustrated Hornet. The enemy near the upper balloons is worth handling before the final jumps; otherwise, the highest platform becomes a stage for an unplanned comedy routine.
Simple. Sort of.
Once the relic is inspected, Thread Storm joins Hornet's toolkit. The skill turns silk into a swirling storm of slashes, which is excellent news for anyone tired of poking enemies one hit at a time. In 2026, the climb still rewards patience more than panic, and the view from the top is worth every moody balloon. ?️?⚔️
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