This is a community‑named clip, not an official Wish/quest. It happens in The Marrow’s prison rooms near Grindle and the Straight Pin pickup.
Overview
“Hornet gets Dress Stolen but gets her Revenge” is a viral YouTube moment recorded in The Marrow prison block. The scene shows Hornet briefly appearing without her outer cloak (a gag/clip moment) before cutting down nearby enemies—hence the “revenge.” It’s not a formal quest; you’ll simply pass through the cells during early Marrow progression en route toward Deep Docks.
Quick Facts
- Appears in: Hollow Knight: Silksong (2025)
- Community label: “Hornet’s dress gets stolen” / “Naked Hornet”
- Where: The Marrow prison cells and adjacent corridors
- Nearby NPC: Grindle (can be freed)
- Nearby pickup: Straight Pin tool (on a table above Grindle’s cell)
How to Reach the Prison (Step‑by‑Step)
- Enter The Marrow from early Pharloom routes (Bonebottom/Mosshome → The Marrow).
- Sync benches and open fast travel; you’ll meet the Bell Beast nearby while exploring.
- Head right into the prison rooms with cells and switches; look for a destructible doorway.
- Free Grindle by breaking into his cell. He later relocates and can sell rumors.
- Take the Straight Pin from the ledge above Grindle’s cell (a light throwing tool).
- Clear a hostile inmate to the left, then continue out of the cells.
- The “cloak off → retaliation” beat commonly appears as you exit and carve through nearby foes on the way toward Deep Docks.
What Happens in the Clip
- The camera passes through a small gag/transition where Hornet appears without her outer cloak for a beat, then immediately dives into combat.
- Players typically free Grindle, pick up Straight Pin, and then mow through adjacent enemies—creating the “revenge” moment.
- No persistent debuff or journal entry is associated with this; it’s not tracked as a Wish.
Rewards & Outcomes Nearby
- Straight Pin: Ranged knife‑like tool found above Grindle’s cell; great for early pressure.
- Freeing Grindle: Opens rumor‑vendor interactions later, a net positive in most routes.
- Routing: Clearing the cells connects you toward Deep Docks, more benches, and side content.
Tips to Recreate the “Revenge” Moment
- Move quickly: Free Grindle, grab Straight Pin, then sprint into the corridor and chain deletes.
- Weave Straight Pin throws between Needle thrusts for stylish kills on video.
- Bench first: Rest at the nearest bench so failed takes reload close by.
FAQ
- Is it an official quest? No. Wishes (Tasks) don’t include anything titled “Hornet gets Dress Stolen.” It’s a fan label for a short set‑piece.
- Does Hornet suffer a debuff? No. There’s no documented permanent penalty or journal state tied to the clip.
- Where exactly is this? In The Marrow prison rooms near Grindle’s cell and the Straight Pin pickup.
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Sources
- Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MpXw7w8Dos
- Additional coverage of The Marrow prison, Grindle, and Straight Pin appears across early guides and launch videos; cross‑check in‑game for patch changes.