How to Unlock the Hunter’s March Bench in Hollow Knight Silksong

The new Hollow Knight is a long game, which is why player’s need to find Hunter’s March in Silksong on Steam. Although it may seem like a safe resting point after battling the likes of Moorwing, the place is packed with spikes, traps, and tough platforming sections. Right when you think you’ve earned a safe spot, the game throws another trick at you. That’s exactly what happens with the hidden bench in this area — it looks like a normal rest point, but it’s actually rigged with a nasty surprise.

This guide will explain how to get to Hunter’s March in Silksong, how to deal with the trap, and how to finally unlock the bench so you can use it as a safe save and healing point on the Silksong Hunter’s March map.

Where to Find the Hunter’s March in Silksong

The bench is located near the very top of Hunter’s March in Silksong. Getting there is no small task. You’ll need to climb through spike-filled passages, swinging platforms, and tight jumps. There are two possible ways to reach it:

• The hard way: Pogo-jump across hazards and climb manually all the way up.
• The easier way: Explore other regions first until you find the Drifter’s Cloak, which lets you float and makes traversal much more forgiving.

Either way, once you reach the top, you’ll see a bench waiting for you. But don’t rush to sit down just yet.

The Bench Trap Explained

The bench is real, but it’s booby-trapped. If you sit on it immediately, a giant axe swings out of nowhere, hitting you for two health masks. If you’re already low on health, this could easily send you all the way back to your previous checkpoint — forcing you to redo the entire climb.

How to Disable the Trap

To make the bench safe, do the following:

• Stand near the bench and look to the left wall.
• Attack the wall with your Needle to reveal a hidden opening.
• Walk through and look up — you’ll see a lever on the ceiling.
• Strike the lever to deactivate the axe trap.

Now you can return to the bench and rest without worrying about the deadly swing.

Once unlocked, the Hunter’s March bench in Silksong works just like any other bench: it restores your health, updates your map, and serves as a new save point. Given how brutal this section of Pharloom is, unlocking it early will save you from repeating one of the game’s hardest climbs. For more Hollow Knight Silksong content, stay tuned to RetroNoob.