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Speedrun Timer

Track your speedruns with precision. Record splits, compare against personal bests, and compete for world records.

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Shortcuts: Space/NumPad1: Split • NumPad2: Skip • NumPad3: Undo • NumPad5: Pause • NumPad8: Reset

📊 Splits

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🏆 Personal Best

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📈 Statistics

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⚡ Quick Actions

💡 Speedrun Tips

  • • Practice segments individually before full runs
  • • Watch world record runs to learn optimal routes
  • • Memorize enemy patterns for consistent splits
  • • Use keyboard shortcuts for faster split timing
  • • Green delta = faster than PB, red = slower

🎓 Speedrun Guides

⚡ Any% Route

  • • Skip all optional upgrades and collectibles
  • • Only get Double Jump (required for progression)
  • • Use Moss Grotto skip to save 2-3 minutes
  • • Defeat only mandatory bosses (3 total)
  • • Final boss can be done with starting health

👑 True Ending Route

  • • Must collect all 5 Seals to unlock Spire Summit
  • • Void Heart charm is required (no notch cost)
  • • Optimal route: Grotto → Greymoor → Coral → Peak → Gilt → Bone → Docks
  • • Get Quick Focus + Strength charms early for boss fights
  • • Save Bonebottom Seal for last (hardest area)

🎭 All Charms Route

  • • Requires 100% area exploration and all boss kills
  • • Save 1000 geo early for Greed charm purchase
  • • Complete grub quest (30 grubs) for Carefree Melody
  • • Boss reward charms: Guardian, Bone Guardian, final bosses
  • • Use Wayward Compass to track unexplored areas

💯 100% Route

  • • Everything: 30 grubs, 16 mask shards, 12 silk shards, 6 notches
  • • All 28 charms, all 20 lore tablets, all bosses
  • • Grubs first for early Grubsong charm (helps with silk)
  • • Get all movement abilities ASAP for backtracking efficiency
  • • Use checklist to track progress (don't miss anything!)

🎯 Advanced Techniques

⚔️ Combat Skips

  • • Damage Boost: Take intentional damage to gain invincibility frames
  • • Enemy Bounce: Pogo off enemies to reach high areas
  • • Boss Door Skip: Certain doors can be bypassed with precise movement
  • • Quick Kill: Use Strength + Sharp Thread combo for fast boss kills

🏃 Movement Tech

  • • Dash Storage: Store dash input for extended movement
  • • Wall Climb Skip: Jump-dash to skip wall climb animations
  • • Corner Boost: Use corners to gain extra height
  • • Sharp Shadow Dash: Extended dash damage for traversal

💡 Time Saves

  • • Menu Buffer: Open menu during transitions to save frames
  • • Dialogue Skip: Mash through NPC text quickly
  • • Bench Skip: Avoid unnecessary bench sits
  • • Optimal Pathing: Memorize shortest routes between objectives

🌍 World Records

CategoryRunnerTimeDatePlatform
Any%SpeedRunner_X45:23Jan 2025PC
True EndingHollowPro1:23:45Dec 2024PC
All CharmsCharmCollector2:15:30Jan 2025Console
100%Completionist_993:42:18Dec 2024PC
Low%MinimalGamer38:12Jan 2025PC
Note: These are fictional example records for demonstration. Check speedrun.com for actual Silksong world records once the game releases!

📋 Submit Your Runs

🎥 Recording Requirements

  • • Full video recording of the run (no cuts)
  • • Timer visible on screen (or use this tool)
  • • Show game version/platform at start
  • • Loadless time recommended for PC runs

✅ Verification Rules

  • • Run must be on official game version (no mods)
  • • No use of exploits/glitches (unless allowed in category)
  • • Timer starts on file creation or game start
  • • Timer ends on final boss defeat/ending trigger
🏆 Visit Speedrun.com

❓ Speedrunning FAQ

What's the difference between Any% and Low%?
Any% allows you to collect any items/abilities to beat the game faster. Low% restricts you to the minimum required items (usually just mandatory abilities), making it harder but potentially faster with skilled play.
How do I practice individual segments?
Create separate save files at key checkpoints. Practice difficult sections until you're consistent. Many runners practice boss fights hundreds of times before attempting full runs.
Should I use keyboard or controller?
Both are viable. Top runners use both. Controller offers analog movement; keyboard gives faster precise inputs. Choose what feels comfortable - execution matters more than input device.
What are "glitchless" vs "any glitch" categories?
Glitchless runs prohibit major exploits/sequence breaks. Any Glitch allows anything within the game's code. Check speedrun.com for specific category rules.
How accurate is this timer?
This timer updates every 10ms for accuracy. For official submissions, use dedicated speedrun software like LiveSplit or WSplit for frame-perfect timing and auto-splitting.
How do I improve my time?
Watch world record runs on YouTube/Twitch. Compare your splits to top runners. Focus on your worst segments first. Practice movement tech. Learn boss patterns. Be patient - improvement takes time!