Can You Change the Difficulty?
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There is no way to change Hollow Knight: Silksong's difficulty via the settings menu. See alternative ways to make Silksong easier or challenging for you here!
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Can You Change Silksong's Difficulty?
Increased Difficulty in Steel Soul Mode
Players looking to play at increased difficulty can play the game on Steel Soul Mode. This mode is available after beating the game once, or by using the Konami Code.
Steel Soul Mode Guide and How to Unlock
Equip Tools to Make the Game Easier
If you are having a hard time progressing Hollow Knight: Silksong because you keep dying, make sure to equip tools aimed for survivability. This can be Tools such as the Plasmium Phial that can increase your Masks, or the Magnetite Dice that gives Hornet a random chance of negating damage!
List of All Tools and Locations
Do a Challenge Run to Increase the Game's Difficulty
If you find Hollow Knight: Silksong too easy or want to replay it and challenge yourself further, we recommend doing challenge runs like a Barebones Run (no tools and other upgrades) or a No Hit Run (don't take any damage)!
Is Silksong Harder than Hollow Knight?
Generally Harder than Hollow Knight
Silksong is generally harder than Hollow Knight due to Hornet's new, more acrobatic default movement set and a lot of enemies dealing two masks of damage.
Players not familiar with a soulslike, Metroidvania experience might struggle more when starting with Silksong over Hollow Knight but players coming in from Hollow Knight can expect a tougher experience balanced with new and fun mechanics like the Tools and Crests system.
Beginner's Guide: Tips and Tricks
Hollow Knight: Silksong Related Guides
Beginner's Guide: Tips and Tricks
Silksong Tips and Tricks
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