In the heat of exploration or in the thick of combat, one of the more annoying interruptions in Hollow Knight: Silksong is needing to rest at a bench just to refill your tools. The Tools Auto Replenish mod is designed to eliminate that friction, letting you focus on movement, fights, and discovery without constantly backtracking to a bench.
What It Does
At its core, this mod patches the game so that your tools automatically refill after being used, without having to sit on a bench. After a configurable short delay (default is 5 seconds), whatever tool you’re using will be replenished, as long as you have the resources. This means whether you’re firing your nail-type tool, launching a Rosary Cannon shot, or using other consumable tools, you can keep going without interruption.
The mod is careful not to tamper with the game’s balance or stats. It doesn’t boost your damage or change your character’s capabilities — it simply moves the refill logic from benches into “behind the scenes,” giving you seamless tool access.
Configuration Options & Flexibility
One nice thing about this mod is its flexibility if you also have a configuration manager enabled. You can tweak:
- Wait Time: Decide how long after using a tool the refill should kick in (5 seconds is default, but you can adjust it).
- Idle Mode: Enable a mode where tools only auto-fill when you’re standing still (or leave it off so refill triggers right after your last shot).
- Silent Refill: Optionally suppress any HUD or on-screen notification when refill happens, to keep things clean.
So if you prefer instant refills, or want a more “natural pause” before refill, you can tailor it to your style.
Updates & Bug Fixes
Over time, the mod has matured. In version 1.2.3, the author resolved issues where tools like the Plasmium Phial weren’t refilling correctly if you had a related upgrade, and they also added logic to refill upon collecting shards or rosaries (which avoids a bug where refilling was impossible until you sat at a bench). Earlier versions fixed negative tool count errors, and added support for the Rosary Cannon. The core logic was reworked to ensure it never overshoots or gives more tools than your inventory actually allows.
Installation & Requirements
To run this mod, you’ll need the BepInEx framework (a modding tool for Unity games). It will load automatically when you launch the game, assuming files are placed in the correct folder structure. If you also have a configuration manager plugin, you can press a key (usually F1) to bring up a GUI and tweak your settings.
The mod is lightweight, focusing only on modifying the refill logic, so it aims to play nice with other mods — particularly those that don’t touch the same tool systems. It’s been tested on recent versions of the game, though conflicts might arise if another mod changes how tools are handled.
Why You’ll Love It
- Fluid experience: No need to break momentum by heading for a bench.
- Customizable to your style: Whether you like fast refill or more delay, or sometimes want to suppress notifications, it’s yours to choose.
- Low impact on game balance: It doesn’t buff your character — it just makes refilling tools easier.
- Polished over time: The mod’s author has actively fixed bugs, improved edge cases, and refined behavior so refill works reliably even during shard or rosary pickups.