The Frayed Rosary String is one of the first intriguing items you’ll come across in Hollow Knight: Silksong. I stumbled upon it pretty early in my playthrough, and my first instinct was to hold onto it. I wasn’t sure if breaking it might lock me out of something important. If you’re wondering the same thing, here’s what you need to know.
Should You Break the Frayed Rosary String?
The short answer: no, not immediately.
Here’s why: in Silksong, when you die, you lose your Rosary Beads. Even when you recover your body, you won’t always get the full amount back. This makes beads a risky currency to hoard.
And imagine dying in lava—you might never recover your body at all. I haven’t had that misfortune yet, but if you have, let us know in the comments whether recovery is possible.
When Should You Break the Frayed Rosary String?
There is a right time to break it—when you’re at a merchant and short on Rosary Beads.
The Frayed Rosary String essentially works like a safety net. You don’t lose the strings when you die, so they act as a small reserve of beads you can break open when you need extra currency.
As you collect more necklaces, resist the urge to break them all at once. Save them for when you’re low on beads and need to buy something important.
A Cautionary Tale
Speaking from personal experience, I once broke all my strings after realizing they were just bead reserves. Not long after, I died—losing everything I had just spent them on. Classic Murphy’s Law in action.
Final Thoughts
So, should you break the Frayed Rosary String? Eventually, yes—but only at the right time. Think of it as a backup stash of Rosary Beads. Use it wisely, and you’ll thank yourself later.
