Players diving into Hollow Knight: Silksong in 2026 will quickly discover that the early-game Wishes are not all glamorous adventures. One of the most practical — and initially frustrating — requests comes from the Wish Board in Bellhart: Clearing Crawbugs. The premise is simple enough. Creige, the owner of the Halfway House in Greymoor, has a crawbug infestation, and he wants it gone. The execution, however, involves gathering 25 Ragpelts, which sounds like a chore until players learn the trick. This guide breaks down how to unlock the Wish, where to farm Ragpelts efficiently, and why the reward is absolutely worth the effort. 🐦

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How to Unlock the Crawbug Clearing Wish

The Wish does not appear immediately. Before it shows up on the Bellhart Wish Board, players must first free Bellhart from the possession that plagues the town. Once that milestone is complete, the Crawbug Clearing Wish becomes available. From there, the steps are straightforward:

  1. Accept the Wish from the Bellhart Wish Board and read the request.

  2. Travel to the Halfway House in Greymoor and speak with Creige.

  3. Listen to his complaint about the crawbugs and agree to help.

  4. Creige asks for 25 Ragpelts so he can build a scarecraw — a giant crawbug effigy meant to frighten off the pests.

Twenty-five Ragpelts is a steep order for early-game players, especially if they assume normal craws are the only source. Fortunately, the game is more generous than it first appears. 😅

The Ragpelt Trick: Not Just Normal Craws

The key to Crawbug Clearing is that any bird creature in Greymoor drops Ragpelts. The bigger the creature, the more Ragpelts it yields. Normal craws drop only one Ragpelt each, but two larger species are far more rewarding:

Enemy Type Behavior Average Ragpelt Drop
Squatcraw Throws golden threefold pins ~4 Ragpelts
Tallcraw Uses a long cane and favors diving and thrusting attacks ~4 Ragpelts
Normal Craw Basic swarming enemy 1 Ragpelt

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This means players should target the larger crawbugs whenever possible. Fighting normal craws one by one is a recipe for frustration, and the swarm can overwhelm even careful players. By focusing on Squatcraws and Tallcraws, the quota fills much faster. The difference is dramatic: four Ragpelts per kill versus one. 🎯

The Fastest Route to 25 Ragpelts

The most efficient farming route starts to the right of the Halfway House. Players should head toward and past the Greymoor–Far Fields exit, ideally pushing toward Craw Lake — the rightmost area of the map, marked by a large dome structure. This route is packed with bird enemies, and running back and forth along it is often enough to hit the 25-Ragpelt quota.

If players have not yet completed the Craw House challenge, they should absolutely do so while farming. The steps are simple:

  • Enter the dome object on the far right of the map.

  • Go into the top-right room.

  • Defeat several waves of crawbug enemies.

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The Craw House challenge not only provides a dense cluster of crawbugs but also fits naturally into the farming loop. Even players who have already completed it can simply run to and from Craw Lake to finish their quota. The enemies respawn, the route is short, and the Ragpelt drops add up quickly. 🏃

Turning In the Wish: Rewards Worth the Grind

Once the 25 Ragpelts are collected, players should return to Creige at the Halfway House and hand them over. The payoff is twofold:

  • A scarecraw appears on top of the Halfway House. The next time players rest and return to the area, a massive craw stands atop the taverna. This giant likeness prevents crawbugs from spawning on the Halfway House roof, making the area noticeably safer.

  • An expanded Crafting Kit. This upgrade raises the damage dealt by all traps by one stage — a subtle but powerful boost for players who rely on tactical tool usage.

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For a relatively short farming session, the Crawbug Clearing Wish delivers excellent value. The scarecraw is a fun visual reminder of progress, and the expanded Crafting Kit has long-term benefits. Players who ignore this Wish may find themselves missing out on a useful upgrade — and Creige will keep complaining about those pesky crawbugs. 😄

Final Tips for 2026 Players

In the current state of Silksong, Crawbug Clearing remains one of the most accessible early Wishes. Players should remember three things: unlock Bellhart first, target Squatcraws and Tallcraws instead of normal craws, and use the Craw Lake route for fast respawns. With a little patience and the right route, 25 Ragpelts will accumulate faster than expected. The Halfway House will thank them — and so will their trap damage. 🛠️