8 Mods to Make Hollow Knight Silksong Easier Without Ruining the Fun

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Hollow Knight: Silksong is designed to be challenging. Enemies hit hard, bosses hit harder, and dying means a long run back to the action. Hornet’s abilities improve slowly, and resources are scarce. The game offers no difficulty or accessibility options—but mods can help.

These mods act as an unofficial “easy mode,” letting you enjoy the game without compromising its core experience. Whether it’s combat, exploration, or resource management, these mods cover key aspects of the game. If your first playthrough feels too punishing, there’s no shame in using them.

Note: All mods featured here are available on Nexus Mods. You’ll need a free account to download them.

1. No Double Damage

Some enemies and bosses deal double damage to your visible masks, making even early encounters lethal. This mod reduces all attack damage to one hit per attack, greatly improving your survival chances.

2. Always Have Compass Effect

Getting lost is part of Silksong’s challenge, but the compass system can be restrictive, requiring you to equip it in your item slot. This mod automatically shows your position on the map once you acquire the compass, without needing to equip it.

3. Show Damage and Health Bar

Not knowing how much damage you’re dealing—or how much health enemies have—can be frustrating. This mod adds health bars to all enemies and bosses and displays the damage dealt by Hornet, making combat much clearer.

4. Stakes of Marika – Rebirth Anywhere

One common complaint is the long runback to bosses after dying. This mod allows you to spawn right outside the boss room and even create your own checkpoints. The latest version also refills your tools, removing the need to rest at a bench.

5. Increase Player Damage

Early game damage output can feel weak until upgrades become available. This mod lets you multiply Hornet’s damage by any value you choose—1.5×, 2×, or even 3×—so fights are faster and more satisfying.

6. AutoMap

Paired with the compass mod, AutoMap updates your map automatically as you explore, saving you trips to benches. You do need to purchase the Quill and the area map for it to work.

7. Double X Resources

These mods double the amount of resources you receive, making progression smoother:

8. Simple Rosary Cheat

If farming rosaries feels tedious, this mod instantly adds 1000 to your inventory with a single button press. It’s basically a cheat, but it removes frustration and lets you focus on the fun.

You can mix and match these mods based on your needs to make Hollow Knight Silksong more enjoyable without sacrificing the core experience.

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