For players who spent countless hours in the original Hollow Knight, wall jumping feels second nature—it’s practically built into muscle memory. But in Silksong, you’ll need to unlock this movement ability all over again for Hornet. Here’s everything you need to know about getting the Wall Jump ability in Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Where to Find the Wall Jump Ability
Yes, wall jumping exists in Hollow Knight: Silksong, but it has a new name: the Cling Grip. You won’t get it right away—it requires progress through the Shellwood region until you reach the Weaver Shrine, where the ability is located.
Getting here is no easy task. You’ll have to deal with tricky platforming sections and a boss fight against the dangerous Sister Splinter. Once you clear this challenge, you’ll earn one of the most essential abilities in the game.
Keep in mind that before reaching Shellwood, you’ll first need to travel through the Far Fields and Greymoor regions.
How To Wall Jump
Despite being renamed, the Cling Grip functions almost exactly like the wall jump from the first game. Jump toward a wall, hold the jump button to cling to the surface, then release to spring off in the opposite direction. As long as the wall is flat, you can repeat this infinitely to climb upward.
This ability doesn’t just change how you explore—it also opens up new combat strategies, giving you mobility advantages in tough encounters.
First Uses of Wall Jump
Your first big test with the Cling Grip comes when you use it to enter Bellhart, where a boss fight awaits.
Beyond that, unlocking the wall jump lets you revisit older areas and uncover secrets that were previously out of reach. Entire quests, like the Skull Tyrant quest, become available once you have this ability. It’s well worth revisiting older zones to complete your map and uncover hidden rewards.
Summary: The Wall Jump (Cling Grip) in Hollow Knight: Silksong is unlocked in Shellwood after defeating Sister Splinter. It works just like in the original Hollow Knight and is vital for both exploration and combat. Don’t forget to revisit earlier regions once you unlock it—you’ll find plenty of new secrets waiting.
