Navigating through Pharloom during Act 3 of Hollow Knight: Silksong introduces complex questlines that challenge even veteran players. Among these crucial late-game tasks is the Heart of the Woods objective, which forms a vital part of The Old Hearts questline needed to claim the Pollen Heart. Understanding where to go and how to overcome the hidden obstacles along the way will ensure a seamless journey through this atmospheric adventure.
How to Reach the Heart of the Woods Location
To begin your journey toward this essential objective, you must navigate to the Citadel's Grand Gate elevator shaft. Utilizing the Silksoar ability allows players to maneuver through narrow corridors while descending carefully along the left wall of the shaft. Keep an eye out for a subtle breakable wall that conceals the secret passage leading deeper into the region.
Once you break through the entrance, clear the thick vines to drop down into the lower subterranean pathways. In the next chamber, execute a Silksoar jump to destroy the ceiling chain holding a heavy block suspended above. The falling weight will smash open a brand-new path through the floor, granting access to the hazardous thorn-lined corridors below.
Navigating Hazards and Environmental Puzzles
Descending safely requires delicate wall-clinging techniques due to the sharp white thorns carpeting the terrain. Dash across toward the left ledge, sever the blocking vines, and proceed cautiously into the next environmental trial. You must bounce across glowing white flower buds to traverse the remaining spiked floor sections without taking damage.
After navigating through the spiked hazards, ascend through the upper opening and press leftward until reaching the main encounter arena. Maintaining high movement speed and equipping protective tools will help you manage these intense platforming sequences. Thorough exploration of these hidden areas ensures you are properly prepared for the dangerous confrontations ahead.
Defeating Bosses and Claiming the Pollen Heart
Before obtaining your reward, you must face off against Shrine Guardian Seth in a fast-paced combat trial. Utilizing long-range skills like Thread Storm will keep you safe while steadily wearing down the guardian's health pool. Defeating Seth clears the immediate path forward, allowing you to venture deeper into the inner sanctuary.
Continue moving left into the building until you locate the ancient fountain, where playing the Needolin grants entry into the dream realm. Upon awakening within this realm, descend to battle Nyleth to finish the quest's main challenge. Victorious players will awaken back by the fountain to collect the Pollen Heart and complete this leg of The Old Hearts quest.
