In 2026, Hollow Knight: Silksong remains a game that rewards players for poking around every corner, and one of the earliest optional Wishes illustrates that design philosophy well. The Berry Picking Wish asks players to collect a handful of fruit for a charismatic NPC, and the payoff is a small but genuinely useful trinket for the opening hours. The quest is simple on paper. In practice, a few of the Mossberries sit behind platforming challenges, flying enemies, and one especially awkward jump-down attack. This guide breaks down how to begin the Wish, where to find the first four Mossberries, what the reward does, and how extra fruit can be turned into Rosaries later.
How To Start The Berry Picking Wish
The Wish begins when the player finds the Moss Druid. She is located on the northeast side of Mosshome, in the same large room where players acquire their first Silk Skill, Silkspear. From that area, the route is straightforward: move to the right until reaching the end, then take the small passage that leads to the Moss Druid. Speaking with her starts The Berry Picking Wish, and she asks for three Mossberries.
There are more than three Mossberries in the game, but the first four covered here are the ones players can reach right away without extra abilities. That makes this an ideal early quest for anyone who wants a useful reward before pushing deeper into Silksong's tougher regions.
Mossberry #1 Location
Many players will likely find this one before meeting the Moss Druid. In the starting area, Moss Grotto, go to the left first, then climb a few platforms and head to the right. Before entering the next room, climb the platforms above and deal with the small bugs flying around. Move to the right side and reach the end. The Mossberry sits on a branch directly above.
Mossberry #2 Location
This Mossberry can be a bit tricky for players who dislike Hornet's jumping down attack. It becomes much easier to collect later, once the dash ability is earned, so skipping it and returning afterward is a perfectly reasonable choice. For those who want it immediately, it is found on the northeast side of Moss Grotto. It is hard to miss because it sits on the only path forward to the next area. A flying bug and the Mossberry are visible in an elevated position.
To collect it, jump to the left platform, wait for the creature to come close, and perform a jump-down attack on it to gain altitude. That extra height allows the player to hit the fruit.
Mossberry #3 Location
This is the closest Mossberry to the Moss Druid. After exiting her chamber, go to the left and find a path that goes down. Fall there, then go right. A dark room full of bells awaits, and a flying bug will be carrying the Mossberry. Defeat the bug, and the fruit is secured.
Mossberry #4 Location
When the player reaches The Marrow, another passage to Mosshome appears below the chambers with the Silkspear ability. Go all the way to the left, toward the upper-right side of Bone Bottom, and an area with a lift connecting to the center of Bone Bottom will be visible. Instead of using the lift, go to the right and jump across the platforms while dealing with flying bugs. On the third platform, wait for a flying bug to appear directly below. It will be carrying a fruit. The timing matters here: calculate when to jump and hit the enemy. Once defeated, both the player and the fruit fall next to the village part of Bone Bottom.
| Mossberry | Area | Key Tip |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Moss Grotto | Climb above the path before the next room; fruit rests on a branch |
| #2 | Northeast Moss Grotto | Use a jump-down attack on the flying bug to gain height |
| #3 | Near Moss Druid | Exit her chamber, go left, drop down, then head right into the bell room |
| #4 | The Marrow / Bone Bottom route | Skip the lift, jump platforms, and time a hit on the bug below the third platform |
Rewards For Completing The Berry Picking Wish
Once three Mossberries have been collected, return to the Moss Druid and speak with her. She gives the Druid's Eye, an item that charges a little of the Silk bar each time the player receives a hit. It is not a flashy upgrade, but it fits Silksong's early-game rhythm nicely. Taking damage is common during exploration and boss attempts, so a trinket that slowly feeds Silk back into the meter can quietly improve survivability and skill uptime.
Extra Mossberries And Rosary Rewards
As mentioned, there are more Mossberries to find beyond the required three, and they appear in other areas. One has been found in Bonegrave, on the west side of Bone Bottom, which becomes accessible much later in the game. Another appears in Weavenest Atla, a region below Moss Grotto. Players who find extra Mossberries can return to the Moss Druid and give them to her. She pays 50 Rosaries for each one, making spare fruit worth collecting rather than ignoring.
For players starting Silksong in 2026, The Berry Picking Wish is an efficient early detour. It teaches players to look above the main path, to use Hornet's aerial tools creatively, and to revisit NPCs with spare collectibles. The Druid's Eye is a modest reward, but the quest's Rosary payouts and its place in the early progression loop make it easy to recommend. Collect three Mossberries, claim the trinket, and keep an eye out for extra fruit on later return trips through Moss Grotto, Bone Bottom, and beyond.
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