Rosaries are the main currency in Hollow Knight Silksong. They are used to buy items and unlock game features. The real value of Rosaries is measured in Rosary Beads.
What Are Rosary Beads
Rosary Beads are the base unit of currency.
All Rosaries convert into Rosary Beads.
Shops and tolls use bead values.
Rosary Types and Their Values
There are three Rosary types in the game.
Basic Rosary Value
A Basic Rosary is worth 1 Rosary Bead.
Shell Rosary Value
A Shell Rosary is worth 5 Rosary Beads.
Pearl Rosary Value
A Pearl Rosary is worth 15 Rosary Beads.
What Are Rosaries Used For
Rosaries are spent across Pharloom.
They are used to:
- Buy items from NPC vendors
- Unlock benches
- Activate Bell Beast fast travel
- Open toll doors
- Buy area maps
If you do not have enough beads, these actions fail.
What Are Rosary Strings
Rosary Strings store Rosary Beads.
They protect beads from being lost on death.
Strung Rosaries cannot be spent.
You must break the string to use them.
Do You Lose Rosaries on Death
Yes, loose Rosaries can be lost on death.
No, Rosaries on a string are safe.
This is the main purpose of Rosary Strings.
Rosary String Capacity Explained
Each Rosary String has a fixed limit.
Frayed Rosary String
Holds 30 Rosary Beads.
Rosary String
Holds 60 Rosary Beads.
Rosary Necklace
Holds 120 Rosary Beads.
Heavy Rosary Necklace
Holds 240 Rosary Beads.
Pale Rosary Necklace
Holds 340 Rosary Beads.
Is There a Cost to Using Rosary Strings
Yes, there is a cost.
Creating a Rosary String requires more beads than it stores.
Example:
A vendor charges 80 Rosary Beads
The string stores 60 Beads
The extra beads are the safety cost.
How to Get Rosaries in Silksong
Rosaries can be obtained in several ways.
They drop from enemies.
They are found in Rosary Caches.
They are given by NPCs.
They are rewarded from Wish Well quests.
Stronger enemies drop more Rosaries.
How to Get Rosary Strings
Rosary Strings can be obtained in four ways.
Pay vendors to string beads.
Use Toll Machines.
Find strings in the world.
Complete specific quests.
When Should You Use Rosary Strings
Use Rosary Strings when exploring new or dangerous areas.
Store beads to avoid loss.
Break the string only when you need to spend.
Quick Summary for Beginners
Rosaries are money.
Beads are the real value.
Loose Rosaries are risky.
Rosary Strings are safe.
Strings lock your currency.
Breaking strings lets you spend.
Rosaries are the main currency in Hollow Knight Silksong. Learn Rosary values, bead conversion, strings, death loss, and how to use them.