Complete Guide to Avoid the Hunter's March Bench Trap in Hollow Knight: Silksong

However, the bench is very real; you just need to take a few extra steps to disable the trap and rest safely.

The bench is located near the top of the Hunter’s March area (near the upper part of the route). There are two common ways to get there: a difficult route full of jumps and platforms, or an easier route if you have found the Wanderer’s Cloak which opens an alternative path.

Steps to unlock the bench

1. Do not sit immediately. If you press the bench right away, a swinging axe will appear and remove two health masks, often enough to kill you and knock you down.
2. Pay attention to the left wall of the bench. Look for a small hole or gap on the left side of the bench area.
3. Swing your needle toward the left wall. Use the needle attack to enter the hole; there is a small path leading to the top of the room.
4. Enter the hole and look for a lever on the ceiling. Climb inside and check the ceiling for a lever that must be pulled to disable the trap mechanism.
5. Pull the lever, then return to the bench. After the lever is activated, the axe trap will be disabled and you can safely sit to restore health and create a save point.

Always check your surroundings before resting at a new bench. Silksong often places traps in locations that look safe.