Silksong It was a long time coming, though Hollow KnightThe long-awaited sequel somehow managed to live up to the absurdly high expectations it carried. Also, like its predecessor, Silksong Even after Team Cherry released a few updates that tweaked the balance of the campaign, it's still painfully difficult and unforgiving. The game rarely lets up, crushing players with screen after screen of flexible and numerous enemies, with tight platforming that requires extensive exploration. If you want an easy mod, you'll need to get some Silksong Modes.
Not surprisingly, the community has released several files designed to alleviate many of the frustrating aspects, for a more immediately accessible experience. To be crystal clear, I recommend starting with the vanilla version, as it is nothing short of masterful; However, if you are thinking of leaving the game due to its difficulty, these Forms modes Silksong easy And can provide enough help to change your mind.
Updated by Mark Sammut on February 6, 2026: Silksong has been out for a few months, and the best easy mode mods haven't changed that much. However, I've added a mod that introduces health bars for enemies, as it's useful but doesn't directly change the game's difficulty.
How to Install Silksong Mods
Some downloads may outline unique installation procedures, but most do not SilksongNexus Mods uses BepInEx. The process is quite simple.
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Download the “BepInEx” zipped file that matches your system
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Extract its files and add them SilksongInstall folder. I put in “BepInEx”. Silksongof the “Contents” folder.
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Start the game and exit, which will create all necessary “BepInEx” folders. You can manually create a “Plugins” folder and add it to “BepInEx”.
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Download the mod and then add its .dll file to the “Plugins” folder. They should work after you load the game.
The above was tested on PC Game Pass version Silksong.
Show damage healthbar
Know exactly how many hits enemies can take
You only need to spend a few minutes Silksong Even basic opponents need 2 or 3 to realize that enemies can survive multiple hits. Team Cherry's decision to superpower even common bugs is one of the more divisive elements of the game, though many players have to adapt to it after a while. The Hornet is gradually more versatile, which should help it deal with many tanks that are popular in Farroom.
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like Hollow Knight, Silksong Enemies don't give health bars, forcing players to remember how many hits of each type they need. While this omission doesn't directly make things harder, it's just one more thing that can add to the frustration when the game is particularly brutal. So, if you want to know exactly how much power Hornet packs, add this mod and watch the enemy's vitality disappear.
Stakes of Marika – Anywhere Reborn
Silksong owners no longer have long runbacks
Hollow Knight: Silksong Uses a specific Soulslike formula with rest spots (aka benches) that act as your reset points after death. While not extremely rare by any stretch of the imagination, most maps have about two benches, so you may have to travel through several screens after a defeat. Add to that the fact that some benches need to be unlocked using rosaries, a currency that's hard to come by in Act 1, and you can find yourself stuck in a frustrating loop of “death-runback-death-repeat”.
“Stakes of Marika – Rebirth Anywhere” mode causes you to respawn from the current screen instead of on the bench. Basically, you respawn at the most recent entry point you used, putting you back almost exactly where you died. The mod also includes “turn off” functionality, where you can press F8 to return to the last bench you used. You can also create a custom respawn point.
from everyone Silksong QOL modes“Stakes of Marika – Rebirth Anywhere” makes the biggest difference and is definitely worth a try for anyone considering giving up the game due to difficulty.
No double damage
Enemy and boss attacks only deal a mask of damage
Somewhat notoriously, Silksong Likes to dish out double damage, there are attacks with many bosses and mob enemies that carry two of the Hornet's masks. Some environmental damage also goes for doubles, which is fun. Considering you start with five masks and have to work hard to expand that limit, the Hornet looks made of glass and looks weak, especially in the first few hours when he doesn't have the tools and agility to compensate for his low defense.
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The “no double damage” mode delivers what its title promises: attacks only remove one mask. this Makes a mod Silksong very easywhile preserving the core gameplay loop without weakening it. You still need to master the mechanics and be on top of your game to beat the bosses, as they can quickly take you out in a flurry of attacks (remember, combos deal the same amount of damage as multiple attacks involved); However, you are not punished harshly for every mistake.
As far as I can tell, this mode does not affect environmental damage.
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Increase player damage
Silksong's enemies will no longer take forever to defeat
SilksongIt has been decided to increase the damage compared to Hollow Knight The Hornet takes a long time to defeat enemies, landing 4-6 attacks to kill most mobs, even in the early sections. This element reflects SilksongBorn as DLC for Hollow KnightBecause the game does not facilitate the players in the action.
“Increase player's damage” automatically increases your damage by two, which drops bait enemies down to 2-3 hits, which seems about right for most of them. This mod is especially great for flying enemies who like to run away after each hit. Bosses also go down very quickly, as this mode damages all opponents and not just mobs.
You can also change the multiplier in the mod's configuration file, to make Silksong Hard if you want!
Double Rosary
Earn enough rosaries to buy everything you need
While the drop rate has improved significantly in Act 2, Silksong It is stingy with Rosaries in its early hours. Although silk is plentiful, to the point where you'll hit the 400 limit without issue, the Hornet struggles to find enemies that drop rosaries during Act 1, which can be frustrating since you have so many things to buy. Bone Bottom's Pebb has several tempting options, including a simple key that requires 500 Rosaries. Then, there's Shakra and her maps, as well as the Forge Daughter's store in the Deep Docks, which has some useful equipment.
Not only do very few early enemies drop rosaries, but considering how rare they are, they give a pitiful amount. What “Double Rosaries” does, it advertises. Enemies drop multiple rosaries twice, and you can change the multiplier to increase it to three, four, etc. This mode often eliminates the need for grinding. Silksongof the first few hours, enabling you to get the good stuff faster.
Silksong There are other Rosary modes worth mentioning. For example, “All enemies drop rosary beads” changes things so that all enemies drop five rosaries, while “Never loose rosaries” allows you to keep your rosaries after death. If you have “Stakes of Marika – Rebirth Anywhere” active, you might as well add “Never Lose Rosaries” since you'll be respawning near the Hornet's cocoon anyway. You can also get a double silk mode.
Auto map
Silksong's map updates immediately after resting on the bench
As you play SilksongYou will eventually hear the echo of a (slightly) haunting song associated with Shakra. Dotted throughout the campaign, this NPC is seen regularly selling maps to the Hornet, allowing him to keep track of areas. Instead of changing automatically as you run through the screen, SilksongUpdate the map after you rest on the bench. Descriptively, this kind of makes sense, as these points give the Hornet an opportunity to catch her breath and update the map.
In practice, this decision is a minor annoyance that makes maps less useful, at least when exploring. “Automap” ensures that information is updated instantly, not just on benches. Of all the mods mentioned in this discussion, “Automap” is the least game-changing, but it's also a change that makes things easier without affecting the core gameplay.
Shadow Dash
Hornet Dash through enemies without taking any damage
Hornet is very immobile at first, but that changes once she gains Swift Step, which is relatively quick in the campaign. Silksong This mechanic goes from good to great once unlocked, as it gives players the mobility to better deal with hard-hitting enemies and their long move sets. After the Hornet learns how to dash, the traversal path becomes more fun, especially when it feels so good to execute.
Now, Swift Step is very valuable in combat, but it has one very big limitation: no invincibility frames. This means that you can't dodge an enemy or attack without taking damage, which is how the basic dash works Hollow Knight. Touching a downed boss takes damage, so this aspect has a significant impact on gameplay.
“Shadow Dash” is Silksong mod Which enables the Hornet to swift step away from enemies without losing mask, adding to the original Dark spirits Roll. This mod has a huge impact on the gameplay and makes Silksong easy Because you don't need to be precise with your timing.
