Hornet (Silksong)

"Hornet, princess-protector of Hallownest, finds herself alone in a vast, unfamiliar world."

- Official website

Hornet is the mysterious princess-protector of Hallownest’s ruins, a major character in Hollow Knight and the playable protagonist of Hollow Knight: Silksong. She wields a needle and thread with deadly prowess.

Hornet is captured by outsider bugs and brought to their kingdom, Pharloom, but she escapes her cage before arriving at their destination. She then must battle foes and solve mysteries to ascend on a deadly pilgrimage to this kingdom's peak.

Weapon and Tools
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Needle
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Tools

 * The Needle is Hornet's main weapon. She can use it to slash or block attacks against enemies, but also to dash forward, stab, and bounce up above them. She can use it with her abilities to deal greater attacks or as a grapple hook.
 * Tools are special items classed by categories, equipped on a Crest with limited slots. They can be used as throwing weapons or defensive aids as no cost in Silk. Crests and Tools can be changed when sitting on a Bench similarly to Charms.
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 * The Needle is Hornet's main weapon. She can use it to slash or block attacks against enemies, but also to dash forward, stab, and bounce up above them. She can use it with her abilities to deal greater attacks or as a grapple hook.
 * Tools are special items classed by categories, equipped on a Crest with limited slots. They can be used as throwing weapons or defensive aids as no cost in Silk. Crests and Tools can be changed when sitting on a Bench similarly to Charms.
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Abilities
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Inventory

 * Abilities consume Silk thread to use them.
 * Hornet can collect and keep various items throughout her journey, which are stored in her inventory. They can be related to specific quests.
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 * Abilities consume Silk thread to use them.
 * Hornet can collect and keep various items throughout her journey, which are stored in her inventory. They can be related to specific quests.
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Trivia

 * On Silksong's steam page Hornet is called a "Princess Knight".