All Benches — Master List
Benches are your core checkpoints: sit to save, fully heal, repair Tools using Shell Shards, and equip/swap Crests. Many benches also gate shortcuts or sit near boss arenas—unlock them early to reduce backtracking.
Open Interactive Map (Benches & Route Planning)
Opens the full interactive Silksong map in a new tab.
How Benches Work
- Save/Respawn: Sitting saves progress and sets your respawn point.
- Heal: Fully restores health.
- Repair Tools: Auto‑consumes Shell Shards to refill Tool durability.
- Equip Crests: Open equipment and swap Crests at a bench.
- Map updates: With Quill from Shakra, filling the map happens on sit.
Best Early Benches to Unlock
- The Marrow — Starter loop bench; stabilize early routes and farms.
- Bone Bottom — Central vertical hub; reduces climb fatigue and risk.
- Deep Docks (Elevators) — Excellent for farming and routing mid‑early progress.
- Greymoor (Halfway Home) — Midgame pivot near multiple encounters.
- Hunter’s March — Nearby arenas; vital for practice chains.
Bench Troubleshooting
- Broken benches: Some benches require nearby mechanisms or repairs before use. See /guides/tutorial/how-to-fix-the-bench-in-sinners-road.
- Threat nearby: Clear enemies or move away; benches can be blocked while in combat.
- Can’t fill the map: Buy Compass/Quill from Shakra—see /guides/tutorial/map-locations-early-game.
Region Coverage (Quick)
- Moss Grotto — multiple early benches along the main paths.
- The Marrow — starter + hub‑adjacent benches supporting farms.
- Deep Docks — benches near elevator spines and side shafts.
- Greymoor — Halfway Home and outlying climbs.
- Hunter’s March — benches along wind‑exposed routes and arenas.
Bench + Fast Travel Synergy
- Unlock fast travel by defeating the Bell Beast, then activate stations (Bellways/Via Bells) as you go.
- Plan loops that start/end at benches and pass a station—perfect for boss attempts and farming.
FAQ
- Do benches respawn enemies? Resting will reset enemies similar to other actions that reload areas.
- Do benches cost resources? Sitting is free; Tool repairs consume Shell Shards automatically.
- Can I change Crests anywhere? Crest changes occur at benches via the equipment menu.