Hollow Knight: Silksong – Complete Mask Maker Guide (Location, Quests & Lore)

The Mask Maker is one of the most mysterious NPCs in Hollow Knight: Silksong. Found deep within Mount Fay, this artisan crafts masks that grant identity to the faceless and provides Hornet with both lore and rewards. While he doesn’t move locations or alter the main story path, the Mask Maker is tied to an important questline, offers valuable Rosaries, and reveals hidden insights about Pharloom’s fragile kingdom. This guide explains how to find him, complete his quests, and uncover the deeper meaning behind his role.

Where to Find the Mask Maker in Silksong?

The Mask Maker resides in Mount Fay, one of Pharloom’s most treacherous and vertical areas. His hut is located in the northwestern reaches of the mountain, accessible only after obtaining two traversal abilities:

Faydown Cloak – Grants access to concealed vertical drops within Mount Fay.
Clawline – Allows Hornet to climb and navigate steep cliffside terrain.

An in-game screenshot showing Hornet standing next to the Mask Maker in his workshop, with the game's map interface overlaid to show the location. — Credit: Team Cherry

Once you’ve unlocked both, you’ll be able to reach his secluded workshop.

Important: The Mask Maker never changes location—he is permanently stationed in his hut once discovered.

Mask Maker Quests – The Liquid Lacquer

The Mask Maker is directly tied to the Liquid Lacquer questline, a mid-game objective.

Quest Trigger: Speak with him in Mount Fay once the prerequisites are met.
Objective: Deliver a vial of Liquid Lacquer to aid in his mask-crafting.
Reward: 360 Rosaries plus unique dialogue about Pharloom’s masks.

Before this quest becomes available, you’ll need to complete the Missing Courier and Missing Brother wishes. These side quests act as stepping stones before you can fully assist the Mask Maker.

Mask Maker Lore and Dialogue

The Mask Maker represents Pharloom’s cultural reliance on masks, which are said to grant individuality and purpose to otherwise faceless beings. His words often carry a mantra-like cadence, highlighting the significance of identity in a kingdom on the brink of collapse.

Hornet about to talk to the Mask Maker in Silksong — Credit: Team Cherry

A full-screen in-game image from Hollow Knight: Silksong showing Hornet, the main character, standing on a round platform. Above her is the large, glowing outline of the Wanderer Crest. The crest is an ornate, lyre-like design with a small circular emblem at its center. The scene is set in what appears to be a chapel with tall, ornate columns and candelabra with lit flames on both sides, creating an atmosphere of reverence and ceremony. The screen is filled with a soft glow, and the overall color palette is dark and moody with highlights of red and gold.

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Key Dialogue Themes:

First Meeting: He notes Hornet already has a mask and emphasizes his duty to the faceless.
Upon Delivering Lacquer: He celebrates the sealing and protection of masks, rewarding Hornet with Rosaries.
If Unmasked: A Needle Strike reveals his true face and unlocks deeper dialogue, where he references ancient beings, Hornet’s heritage, and the looming threats to Pharloom.

This optional mechanic enriches the lore, providing connections between Pharloom’s struggles and the echoes of Hallownest’s downfall.

Gameplay Notes & Tips

Unmasking Mechanic: Use a Needle Strike to reveal the Mask Maker’s hidden face. This does not change the questline but unlocks additional lore.
Reward Value: The 360 Rosaries gained from his quest make him an essential stop for resource gathering.
Narrative Role: While his tasks are short, his dialogue offers rare insight into Pharloom’s cultural and existential struggles.

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