Silksong player uses every speedrunning trick in the book to lock poor Hornet in bug jail forever: 'I don't know why anyone would want to do this, but I have done it anyway'

Hollow Knight: Silksong is full of clever little secrets that can help you survive the brutal journey through Pharloom, whether it's a shortcut that skips major sections of the map or a hidden tool.

Some secrets, however, would probably be better off if they stayed that way. According to YouTuber Kilroy Was Here , there is apparently a specific set of speedrunning tricks you can perform that will lock protagonist Hornet in jail with no escape and no way to continue the game.

Plenty of players have already been to The Slab , a prison area you get taken to after being captured by a specific enemy early in the game. It's a scary place that strips you of your gear and forces you to fight your way out with your bare hands and basic movement abilities. Parts of Silksong can be cruel, but Team