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It’s 2026, and the eternal dance of Hornet versus the dark corners of Pharloom still captivates newcomers and completionists alike. Among the dozens of wishes waiting to be fulfilled, Dark Hearts sends players on a shadowy scavenger hunt to destroy twelve peculiar growths: Void Masses. These pustules of pure malevolence cling to ceilings, spawn thread-empowered nightmares, and shoot blasts that turn silk into Swiss cheese. If you’ve just hit Act 3 and find your needle trembling at the sight of floating corruption, this guide will help you smash, shoot, and pogo your way to that sweet, sweet completion — with a smirk.

🕷️ Gearing Up the Spider

Before tangling with shadowy blobs, sensible adventurers kit out Hornet with tools that turn the tables. Here’s what the well-dressed void-hunter is rocking in 2026:

• Silkshot – Why get close when you can plink from safety? This high-caliber gizmo chews through masses from a cozy distance.

• Magnetic Dice – Void-threaded enemies hit like runaway minecarts. These dice tilt luck in your favor, flicking away hits that would otherwise shred your silk.

• Shakra's Rings – Ricochet city. Toss them into a cluster and watch the ring pachinko obliterate both the mass and its guards.

• Pollip Pouch – A dab of poison on your rings or Silkshot adds a lingering 'farewell gift' to every shot.

• Threadstorm – For those moments when three aerial foes and a void mass are all crammed into a hallway. A swirling silk storm cleans house.

🎶 Choral Chambers: High Notes of Annoyance

The majestic chambers hide three void masses intent on ruining the acoustics. The first hangs from the ceiling just right of the entrance from the Grand Gate — an easy upward strike if you spot it before the welcoming committee of thread-zombies sees you. Further in, above a nasty spike pit, a mass sits smugly. Stand on the platform before the spikes and pepper it with Silkshot or rings; its shadow blasts are easily dodged from there. The third mass lurks near the elevator, guarded by a couple of enemies who absolutely did not consent to void threads. Let Shakra’s Rings bounce around the room and enjoy the light show.

🦴 The Marrow: Spelunking for Spooky Spheres

This gloomy, claustrophobic zone is a void mass warehouse. One hides beneath a cliff overhang — if every enemy in the area looks like they’ve dipped themselves in ink, you’re in the right spot. Another crouches in the upper left of a room where Hornet can stand on a platform and pelt it with rings; the tendrils won’t reach, and the platform gives ample dancing room. A third requires pogo prowess atop a narrow ledge: bounce upward while minding the blasts. Yet another clings in the upper right, reachable via a small platform; no minions, just a test of your vertical aiming. Oh, and the Marrow also hosts a mass on the ceiling in a room that demands some acrobatics — the dice will earn their keep here.

🌳 Shellwood: Wood You Look at That

Shellwood sees three void masses tucked into awkward spots. One nestles above the broken minecart, to the right of the bench before Bone Bottom’s path. Another sways over a spike pit, lashing out with tentacles; fire from a safe platform and resist the urge to face-tank. The third is right under the bench platform ceiling — stand under it and upward slash while its tendrils flail. Patience and vertical combos make Shellwood less of a splinter.

🌾 Far Fields: Hidden Among the Grass

Deceptively pastoral, Far Fields hides masses in plain(ish) sight. One clings to the ceiling of a hidden room above a bench, protected by two void-threaded goons. Scour the area after clearing the bench room. Another is stuck to the bottom of a stone platform: glide down to the platform below and strike upward or jump parallel while flinging rings. It’s a test of Hornet’s aerial ballet — graceful, until a shadow blast sends you into the thorns.

🔧 Underworks: Industrial-Sized Headaches

Deep in the underbelly, a mass lurks beneath a platform in Underworks. Navigate to the pathway beneath the map marker and strike upward with prejudice. No fancy tricks, just good old-fashioned vertical aggression. Watch for dripping shadows and the occasional enemy wandering in from side tunnels.

⛰️ Blasted Steps: Pre-Pinmistress Jitters

On the long road to the Pinmistresses’ home, a void mass clings to an overhang, flanked by a couple of thread-touched defenders. Another mass sits on a high ceiling, reachable only after a series of parkour maneuvers — double-jump and upward slash after it whips out its tendrils, because eating a blast mid-air is how you end up respawning with regret.

🏛️ Grand Gate: The Hidden Finale

The Grand Gate’s void mass is tucked inside a hidden room in the bottom chamber, lounging on the ceiling like it owns the place. This is where the Magnetic Dice truly shine, keeping Hornet alive while she pelts the mass from a distance. A fitting end to the hunt — or a cheeky early grab if you’re feeling brave.

As of 2026, the Silksong community has mapped out dozens of void masses, but you only need twelve for Dark Hearts. Mix and match from the locations above, and remember: if a room smells like shadow and regret, you’re probably on the right track. Happy hunting, little spider.

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