In the drowned caverns of Pharloom’s Putrified Ducts, Hornet encounters a figure both frightening and fascinating—the Huntress. Half-predator, half-mother, she offers not death, but a plea: to gather meat for her unborn brood. This begins Broodfeast, one of the most unsettling and memorable side quests in Hollow Knight: Silksong.
This guide explores where to find the Huntress, how to complete the Broodfeast quest, and the lore and rewards tied to her story.
Huntress Location in Hollow Knight: Silksong
The Huntress can be found in the Putrified Ducts, above parasite-infested waters.
- Initial Location: A hut at the bottom of the ducts, accessed by smashing through a crumbling wall.
- Requirements: You’ll need movement tools such as the Clawline and Faydown Cloak to survive the descent.
- Time-Sensitive: If you don’t meet her before Act 3, she disappears, locking you out of her questline.
Inside her hut, she greets Hornet with suspicion but reveals her true request—to bring her the organs of fallen foes, prepared in specific ways to feed her hatching brood.
Broodfeast Quest Walkthrough in Silksong
The Broodfeast quest begins once you exhaust the Huntress’s dialogue. Unlike most side quests, this one requires precision: three different kinds of organs must be collected, each harvested with a specific tool.
Her list includes:
- 15 Seared Organs (burned with fire)
- 35 Shredded Organs (ripped apart)
- 10 Skewered Organs (pierced through)
Only by delivering all of these will the Huntress reward you.
How to Get Seared Organs in Silksong
Seared organs drop when enemies are killed with fire-based tools. Options include:
- Pimpillo Bomb – A bouncing explosive, effective against clustered foes.
- Wispfire Lantern – Spawns a fire wisp that hunts enemies on its own.
- Flintslate Tool – Temporarily sets Hornet’s needle aflame, though harder to obtain.
Best farming spot: Weak Pilgrims in Greymoor, near benches for quick respawns.
How to Get Shredded Organs in Silksong
Shredded organs require grinding weapons:
- Cogwork Wheel – Purchased from the Twelfth Architect. Reliable for farming multiple drops.
- Architect’s Crest – Functions similarly, though with more prerequisites.
Recommended farming: Greymoor paths with Pilgrims, as their respawn cycle makes gathering efficient.
How to Get Skewered Organs in Silksong
Skewered organs come from piercing tools:
- Longpin – Found behind a wasp nest in Shellwood. Reliable and easy to use.
- Sting Shard – Purchased from the Forge Daughter in Deep Docks, but more situational.
The Longpin is preferred since it pierces multiple enemies and simplifies farming.
Huntress Lore and the Dark Meaning of Broodfeast
The Huntress embodies one of Silksong’s recurring themes: the cost of survival. She hungers not for herself, but for her unborn children. The organs you gather become their birth-meal.
If you fail to complete the quest before Act 3, the story twists—her brood devours her. In her place, you may encounter a frail offspring named Runt, who offers a variation of the quest called Runtfeast, revealing a chilling cycle of life where even a mother’s body is consumed.
Broodfeast Quest Rewards – How to Get the Longclaw in Silksong
Completing Broodfeast grants Hornet the Longclaw tool.
- Effect: Extends the range of Hornet’s needle, similar to the Longnail charm from the first game.
- Value: A significant boost in both reach and safety, especially against fast or clustered foes.
The reward mirrors the Huntress herself: a predator’s reach, passed on to Hornet as acknowledgment of her efforts.
Why the Huntress Quest Matters in Hollow Knight: Silksong
What makes the Huntress’s role so striking is how it evolves the idea of legacy. In Hallownest (Hollow Knight), the old rulers and guardians sacrificed themselves for the kingdom’s memory. In Pharloom, the Huntress’s sacrifice is more intimate, more visceral: she gives her body and her dignity to ensure her children survive. If you fail her, they consume her. If you help her, they are nourished by your hand. Either way, the cycle continues—Hornet becomes complicit in their survival.
Symbolically, the Huntress reflects Hornet herself. Both are defined by lineage, both bear the weight of expectation, and both must choose what to give and what to protect. Where Hollow Knight’s NPCs often represented decay and duty, the Huntress embodies continuity and instinct, showing us that Pharloom’s story is not only about endings, but also about beginnings born in blood.
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