Cross Stitch (Parry Skill)
Cross Stitch is a powerful, defensive Silk Skill in Hollow Knight: Silksong. Functioning as a parry and riposte, this ability allows Hornet to deflect incoming enemy attacks with perfect timing, avoiding all damage and instantly launching a devastating counter-attack.
This skill grants a brief period of invulnerability and is a crucial tool for players who prefer a reactive, high-skill combat style.
Cross Stitch
"Bind Silk around the needle to deflect enemy attacks and instantly strike back."
How to Get Cross Stitch
Section titled “How to Get Cross Stitch”The Cross Stitch ability is your reward for defeating the Phantom boss. This boss is found playing an organ deep within the Exhaust Organ, a sub-region accessed through The Mist.
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Enter The Mist You must first enter The Mist region. It can be accessed from either Sinner’s Road or Bilewater.
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Find the Exhaust Organ Navigate through the treacherous, steam-filled passageways of The Mist until you discover the entrance to the Exhaust Organ area.
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Locate the Phantom Boss Proceed through the Exhaust Organ. You will eventually find the boss, Phantom, playing a large organ.
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Defeat Phantom You must defeat the Phantom in combat to be able to claim your prize.
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Acquire the Skill After the battle, you will be able to acquire the Cross Stitch ability.
How to Use Cross Stitch
Section titled “How to Use Cross Stitch”Using Cross Stitch successfully requires precise timing. You must activate the skill just before an enemy’s attack connects to execute the parry. A successful parry consumes Silk, negates all incoming damage, and triggers an automatic counter-attack.
Controls
Section titled “Controls”Press the assigned tool or skill key to perform the Cross Stitch.
- Versatile Defense: Cross Stitch is highly versatile and can be used to parry both melee and ranged attacks.
- Long-Range Counter: The flurry of slashes that follows a successful parry has a surprisingly long range, allowing you to counter enemies even from a distance.
- Safe Repositioning: After the counter-attack animation finishes, Hornet returns to her original position, making it a predictable and safe defensive maneuver that doesn’t mess up your positioning.