Navigating the sprawling kingdom of Pharloom in Hollow Knight: Silksong can be overwhelming. Thankfully, Team Cherry introduced a dedicated fast travel system—the Bellways, powered by the mighty Bell Beast. Similar to Hollow Knight’s Stagways but with unique twists, this system is essential for exploring efficiently, farming Rosaries, and reaching late-game areas without constant backtracking.
In this guide, we’ll break down how to unlock the Bell Beast, defeat it, and master the Bellway network to streamline your journey through Pharloom.
🗺️ What Is the Bell Beast System?
The Bellways act as Silksong’s primary fast travel network, letting Hornet instantly move between discovered locations.
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Similarities to Hollow Knight: Like the Stagways, Bellways are marked by signs with three chevrons (▶▶▶). Once activated, the Bell Beast carries Hornet between stations.
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Key Differences: Unlike the Last Stag, the Bell Beast doesn’t help willingly—you must free and defeat it in battle before it offers its service.
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Activation Costs: The first Bellway is free, but subsequent stations require a one-time payment of 50–120 Rosaries.
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Why It Matters: Unlocking this system saves countless hours of backtracking and is crucial for Pharloom’s tougher mid-to-late game exploration.
⚔️ Step-by-Step: How to Unlock the Bell Beast
1. Progress to The Marrow
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From Bone Bottom (the starting hub), head right to enter The Marrow.
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Look for Shakra, the map merchant, who becomes your first point of orientation.
2. Find the Silkspear Ability
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From Shakra’s room, go left and then upward to reach the Mosshome sub-zone.
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Deep inside, you’ll find a Weaver symbol. Interact with it to gain the Silkspear, a forward lunge attack that consumes Silk and breaks environmental bindings.
3. Free and Fight the Bell Beast
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Backtrack above Shakra’s room and follow the chevron-marked signs.
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Use Silkspear to shatter the silk holding the Bell Beast.
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This triggers the Bell Beast boss fight—a mandatory battle to unlock fast travel.
🦾 How to Defeat the Bell Beast Boss
The Bell Beast is an early-game challenge with predictable but punishing moves.
Attack Patterns
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Charge Attack: Burrows and dashes horizontally. Jump, then pogo on its back.
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Leap Attack: Jumps in an arc. Stay central and slash its belly mid-air or on landing.
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Bouncing Bells: Rolls bells outward. Jump or stay close to avoid.
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Phase 2 – Bell Barrage: At 50% HP, bells fall from the ceiling. Watch for dust trails marking impact zones.
Pro Tips
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Play Defensively: Wait for safe openings—greedy combos = quick death.
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Silkspear Wisely: Great for burst damage, but save Silk for Bind healing.
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Heal Windows: Safest when it’s underground or recovering from an attack.
Reward: Victory grants the Silk Heart (regenerates Silk spools) and permanent access to the Bellways.
💰 Using the Bellways: Costs & Key Locations
Once the Bell Beast is defeated, you can activate stations across Pharloom.
| Location | Activation Cost | Notes |
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| The Marrow | Free | Unlocked automatically after the Bell Beast fight. |
| Bone Bottom | Free | Pilgrim outpost hub. |
| Deep Docks | 50 Rosaries | Found in lower-left area. |
| Far Fields | 50 Rosaries | Located past red ant warriors on high platforms. |
| Greymoor | 80 Rosaries | Mid-to-late game access. |
💡 Tip: Buy Bellway Pins from Shakra to mark all discovered stations on your map.
🚀 Advanced Travel Tips
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Use Shortcuts First: Elevators (like Moss Grotto ↔ Bone Bottom) can save time before unlocking Bellways.
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Farm Rosaries Efficiently: Enemies near benches (Bone Bottom, Marrow) respawn for quick farming.
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Late-Game Options: The Ventrica Stations in the Citadel provide additional fast travel once unlocked.
💎 Conclusion: Master Pharloom’s Highways
Unlocking the Bell Beast marks a turning point in your Silksong journey. By conquering this early boss and investing Rosaries wisely, you’ll transform Pharloom from a grind into a smooth, interconnected world.
Quick Recap:
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Get the Silkspear in Mosshome.
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Defeat the Bell Beast to unlock the Bellways.
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Activate key stations and invest in map pins.
With the Bell Beast at your side, the Citadel and beyond are yours to explore.
❓ Silksong Fast Travel FAQ
Q: Can you fast travel early in Silksong?
A: Yes, but you need to unlock the Bell Beast first—expect this around early-mid game.
Q: Is the Bell Beast fight optional?
A: No, it’s a mandatory boss required to unlock fast travel.
Q: How many Bellway stations are in Pharloom?
A: At least five confirmed stations, with more likely revealed deeper into the Citadel.
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