The Heart of the Woods is a key item tied to The Old Hearts Quest in Hollow Knight: Silksong. In this walkthrough, we’ll guide you step by step on how to start the quest, where to go, and what you need to do to obtain the Heart of the Woods.
To obtain the Heart of the Woods, you need to defeat the Boss Nyleth, who is located inside a secret area in Grand Gate. To begin your journey to the secret area, first head to the location marked on the map below.
From this location, charge to the top using soar ability. Then proceed to the right side path and drop through the opening below. Continue forward through a series of twisted tunnels while avoiding the steam vents. Keep descending until you reach the ground.
You will be at the location, as shown on the map below. Use your Silk Soar ability to fly up and cling to the left wall.
In the middle of the left wall, there’s a weak spot you can break. Break it and go inside and drop down. After you land, cut the vines to move into the next area.
In the next area, look above to see a platform hanging on the left side by a metal chain. Jump up and break the chain to make the platform fall. When it crashes on the floor, a new path will open. Follow the new path to keep moving forward.
In this area with spiky walls, use your Cling Grip ability to stick to the walls and keep moving forward. As you progress, look on the left side to find some vines. Cut them to enter a new area.
In the next area, Pogo Jump on the white flower petals to move to the left. Then move upward toward the top-right side. At the end of the path, cut the vines on the ceiling and jump out of the area.
In the next area, keep going left until you find Shrine Guardian Seth sitting alone. You must defeat him before you can move forward.
After you beat Shrine Guardian Seth, keep going left. You will find a secret entrance that leads to the secret area of Grand Gate.
Inside the secret area, go left until you see a fountain. Use the Needolin ability to make the Hornet fall asleep. After the cutscene, you will wake up in a new place.
Go left and drop down until you reach the bottom. There, you will find Nyleth sleeping. Walk up to Nyleth to start the boss fight.
After you beat the boss Nyleth, you will be sent back to the fountain. Pick up the Pollen Heart there to get the Heart of the Woods.
