After defeating the Widow in Deep Docks and claiming the Needolin, Hornet remembers a peculiar sealed door she passed at the very beginning of her journey through Moss Grotto. Something about it calls her back. When she returns and plays the Needolin, the door dissolves into strands of light, revealing Weavenest Atla—a hidden sanctuary that feels less like a boss arena and more like a treasure vault left behind by the weavers. As of 2026, this optional area remains one of the most rewarding detours in Hollow Knight: Silksong, and it takes only a short while to clear. 🕸️

Entering the Nest

Hornet’s first instinct inside the nest is to run right. She passes the first chamber and keeps moving until she reaches a small room with two white triggers embedded in the ceiling. A quick strike from her needle retracts them, and a map of the entire area drops into her hands. With the layout secured, she returns to the central chamber, where a strange device now hums with energy. Standing in its center for a heartbeat sends her downward in a flash of light. ✨

The Mysterious Eva

At the bottom, a small platform waits on the right. Hornet breaks through the wall and follows a corridor, smashing more barriers until she enters a glowing chamber. A voice hums in her ear—ancient, patient, and woven from silk itself. This is Eva, and she offers two precious upgrades: first, she strengthens the Hunter’s Crest, allowing Hornet to build focus and unleash deadlier attacks; second, she grants an extra slot beside the main crest for holding an additional yellow tool. Hornet accepts both without hesitation. 🎶

Moss Mother Surprise

Back at the light platform, Hornet heads left this time and finds a bench where the nest blends into the Moss Grotto above. She sits for a moment, updates her map, and enjoys the view. But the bench hides a secret: jumping into the water and swimming left reveals a hidden entrance deeper into the cave. Following the upper path west, she encounters a large white rolling creature called a Marrowmaw. If she has the Crest of the Wanderer, she can shred it before it even begins its roll. A mossberry hangs from the ceiling nearby, and further left, a large green chamber opens up—eerily familiar.

Inside, two Moss Mothers attack at once. What would have been a nightmare early in the game becomes a quick, almost playful brawl. Hornet bounces on their heads, uses Thread Storm to clear the extra mobs, and finishes both in a matter of seconds. Their reward is the Weavelight tool, which speeds up silk regeneration. 💀

Valuable Treasures

With the major tasks done, Hornet still has three collectibles to track down. Each one demands a different kind of platforming, but none of them are punishing. Here is a quick overview:

Spool Fragment

Hornet climbs the right-hand wall of the main chamber and jumps left into a room with two Marrowmaws—one above, one below. She kills the bottom one first, then jumps up to deal with the second. In the shaft to the left, a spool fragment hangs in midair. A short float down, and it is hers. 🧵

Rune Harp

Returning to the main chamber, she climbs the large central shaft and takes the right branch near the top. Down another vertical area, she scales the right wall and jumps left to find the Rune Harp. Later, the collector in Bellhart will trade a handful of Rosary Beads for it. 🎵

Mask Fragment

With the harp secured, Hornet descends to the bottom and breaks a wall on the right. A pit of spikes warns her to be careful. Beyond it, two Pharlid Divers hide in their holes—she baits them out by running in and out, then hits their sides for easy kills. Past the Divers, her map shows she is directly beneath the Marrow. The air grows hot. Lava falls from above, and unstable platforms float in the molten rock. She jumps, floats, and dashes through the gaps. Then comes the pogo section: two red orbs, a few flying bugs, and a final air-dash across the lava. The Mask Fragment is hers. 🔥

With that, Weavenest Atla is complete. Hornet leaves with a stronger crest, an extra tool slot, faster silk regeneration, a larger spool, a tradeable harp, and one more mask. The Citadel awaits—and she will need every scrap of health she can get. 🛡️

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