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Silksong Guide: The Marrow’s Quests, Secrets, and Silk Heart Reward

Originally posted on Total Apex Gaming | By Mollie Dominy | Last updated Sep 16, 2025 12:05 PM ET

So, you’ve made it to The Marrow. Congrats! You left the quaint (and probably a little boring) Bell Bottom village, opened that big door for Sherma, and now you’re greeted by… a lake of lava. Fantastic. This charred, skeletal landscape is your new playground. Let’s dive in, shall we?

Your First Steps Into the Inferno

Right out of the gate, you’ll be greeted by some local wildlife—skull bugs and their flying friends. Show them Hornet’s usual hospitality (a sharp needle should do the trick) and start hopping across those platforms. See that wooden platform? Pull the chain to lower it. And for the love of the Pale King, watch out for the spike pits. Some platforms also get a bit shaky and decide to just… stop existing. No pressure.

After that little parkour challenge, you’ll find your first new toy: the Shard Pendant. This isn’t just a shiny necklace; it’s a utility tool you can swap out at benches. Think of it as your new loadout system.

Speaking of challenges, you’ll soon stumble into a cavern where the ceiling is apparently having a very bad day. Rocks will rain down on you, so keep moving! You’ll also meet some spiky shell bugs that explode into a shower of daggers when you hit them. Rude. Survive this and you’ll nab a Frayed Rosary String.

Finding Friends (and Quests) in Fiery Places

Image of The Marrow, Courtesy of Team Cherry

Keep an eye out for suspicious-looking walls. One of them hides a secret room with more of those delightful spiky bugs and some precious Rosary Beads. You want these. Trust me.

Eventually, you’ll meet Fleamaster Mooshka. This guy will kick off “The Lost Fleas” side quest. Seems like a bunch of fleas have gone wandering, and it’s your job to herd them back to the Flea Caravan. You’ll also run into Grishkin and Varga. Find a bench, equip that shiny new Shard Pendant, and get ready for a quick detour.

A Quick Jaunt to Mosshome

Yeah, you heard me. We’re taking a brief break from all this fire and brimstone to visit Mosshome. It’s a nice change of scenery, I guess. Here, you’ll smash some shells for Shell Shards and fight off some very aggressive pilgrims who enjoy leaping, rolling, and spitting acid. Classy.

Your little trip to the green side will be worth it, though. You’ll find:

More Rosary Beads (score!)
The Choral Commandment
The Silkspear Silk Skill! A brand new move for your arsenal.
A “Berry Picking” quest from the Moss Druid. Who doesn’t love a good fetch quest?

Before you leave, make sure to find the merchant, Shakra. You’re going to want to buy a map. Seriously, don’t be a hero.

Item	Cost (Rosary Beads)
Mosslands Map	40
The Marrow Map	50
Quill	50
Compass	70
Beach Pins	60
Shell Marker	40

Boss Fight: The Bell Beast

Image of The Marrow, Courtesy of Team Cherry

Alright, back to the main event. Deep within The Marrow, you’ll find a massive arena littered with bells. You know what that means. It’s boss time! The Bell Beast will come charging out of the ground, and it’s not happy to see you.

This fight is a dance. Here’s the rhythm:

When it charges along the ground, greet it with a dive attack from above.
After it leaps through the air, get in close and slash away.
Dodge the chimes it knocks down from the ceiling. They hurt. A lot.

Defeat this noisy nuisance, and you’ll be rewarded with the Silk Heart, a nifty little item that regenerates a single spool of silk. Absolutely worth the trouble.

Cleaning Up at the Wishwall

With the Bell Beast silenced, you can head over to the Bone Bottom Wishwall. Talk to Flick and get ready to juggle a few more quests. You can now donate 200 Stone Shards to the “Bone Bottom Repairs” effort and start collecting 12 garbs from those pilgrim enemies for the “Garb of the Pilgrims” quest. Happy hunting! You’ve officially conquered The Marrow. Now, onto the Deep Docks!

This article first appeared on Total Apex Gaming and was syndicated with permission.

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