Silksong's double jump, won at the frozen summit of Mount Fay by playing a song for a Fayforn.
The Faydown Cloak is Silksong's double jump, the single most transformative movement upgrade in the game. Per the wiki, it is an equipment item that upgrades the Hunter's Cloak and Drifter's Cloak, letting Hornet jump again in mid-air.
It does more than add height. According to the wiki it also grants resistance to the freezing temperatures of Mount Fay, which would otherwise deal continuous damage over time.
Earning it is a journey. It sits at the summit of Mount Fay, behind a cold, vertical climb that the Faydown Cloak then makes trivial in hindsight.
This guide covers exactly what the Faydown Cloak does, how to acquire it, the refresh rules, and why it is worth the climb.
The double jump, an upgrade to Hornet's cloak.
Summit of Mount Fay.
Play the Needolin to call down a Fayforn.
Frost resistance on Mount Fay.The Faydown Cloak gives Hornet two things at once. Per the wiki, it grants an additional jump in mid-air and resistance to Mount Fay's freezing temperatures.
The double jump is the headline. It replaces the Hunter's Cloak and Drifter's Cloak in the inventory, turning Hornet's single leap into a two-stage one that opens vertical routes across Pharloom.
The frost resistance is situational but important on the mountain itself. The wiki notes it stops the continuous frost damage Mount Fay deals over time, though it does not protect against swimming in icy water.
Hornet's quote on claiming it sells the tone: "Her down now fills my cloak, and does much to ward against the frost of these heights." In practice, that frost ward makes exploring the rest of Mount Fay far less punishing.
The Faydown Cloak is a reward for conquering Mount Fay's summit. Per the wiki, reaching it involves a series of platforming challenges using the Clawline to cross gaps, bounce off obstacles, and gain altitude under the mountain's freezing time pressure.
The final step is musical. According to the wiki, upon reaching the peak Hornet must play her Needolin to call down a 
Fayforn, which grants her the cloak.
You will want the Clawline and a strong setup first. The wiki notes the Weavelight, Flintslate, Ascendant's Grip, and Plasmium Phial tools can all make the trek easier, though none are required.
The Faydown Cloak's extra jump follows clear refresh rules. Per the wiki, it only refreshes after Hornet lands on the ground, clings to a wall, or performs a Needle Bounce.
| Action | Refreshes the jump? |
|---|---|
| Landing on ground | Yes |
| Clinging to a wall | Yes |
| Needle Bouncing | Yes |
| Staying airborne | No |
There is also a Drifter's Cloak interaction. The wiki specifies that with the Drifter's Cloak equipped, Hornet must use the Faydown Cloak's extra jump first before she can float, so the order of inputs matters in the air.
The double jump is a progression gate as much as a convenience. Like the first game's Monarch Wings, it opens routes and rewards that were unreachable before.
It also unlocks specific content. The Faydown Cloak is required to reach Disgraced Chef Lugoli's gauntlet on 
Sinner's Road, and it smooths the platforming in late-game areas.
For build flexibility, it frees you to take riskier vertical lines, which pairs well with an aggressive crest. It is one of the upgrades that genuinely changes how Hornet moves.
The Mount Fay ascent is a real platforming test, so a little prep goes a long way. The cold is on a timer, which adds pressure to every section.
Keep moving upward rather than lingering, and use the Clawline aggressively to chain gaps and bounces. The wiki-listed tools, especially the 
Weavelight for visibility and Ascendant's Grip for climbing, ease the worst stretches.
Once you claim the cloak, the frost stops being a threat, so the return trip and the rest of Mount Fay open up comfortably. The climb is hardest the first time, before you have the reward.
The Faydown Cloak opens up Pharloom's vertical routes. These guides cover the area it sits in and the builds it enables.
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