In Hollow Knight: Silksong, moving fast can help you stay safe and explore different areas in the game easily. The Sprint & Dash ability is called the Swift Step skill. This skill lets you run quicker and dodge enemies better. This guide will show you how to unlock the Swift Step Skill so you can travel faster in Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Step 1: Get the Deep Docks Map
The Swift Step skill is located in the Deep Docks. You will enter Deep Docks from the lower right side of “The Marrow” area. After entering the Deep Docks, follow the main path forward until the ground ahead drops below. Jump down to meet the NPC Shakra and purchase the map from them.
Step 2: Travel Upward Through the first Section
After purchasing the map, start climbing upward through the Deep Docks. Keep going up until you reach a point where the ledges are too far apart to continue.
Look for a lever on the left-hand side and strike it to activate a moving platform. Then jump on the moving platform to ride it to a higher level. From there, continue climbing upward until you reach the next section, then head to the right.
Step 3: Cross the Lava Section
When you reach the lava area, your character can stand on it for a short time before taking damage. To cross safely, keep jumping so you don’t stay on the lava for too long.
After crossing the lava lake, continue climbing up the platforms to reach the top. Break the lava ball at the top and go through it to enter the next section.
Step 4: Climb up and head to the Left
In this new area, if you have opened the left path, then keep moving left until you reach a big ledge.
Alternatively, another way is to keep going upward to enter Hunter’s March. From there, move left and drop down at the next open spot to re-enter the Deep Docks. Then, keep going left until you reach a big ledge.
Step 5: Unlock the Swift Step Ability
On this ledge, you’ll find the Swift Step skill waiting for you. Interact with it to unlock both Sprint and Dash.
