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Act 1 • Shellwood
The first boss! She's not too hard, and thankfully there's a Bench right under her.
Monitor her floating movements and be careful when she does a dive bomb. She'll also slam into the ceiling to dislodge rock chunks or summon Moss Grubs.
Act 1 • Sinner's Road
A rocky creature that guards the early paths through Sinner's Road.
Stay mobile and attack from behind. Watch for its ground slam attacks.
Act 1 • Far Fields
Hits very hard on its own, but just wait until it summons reinforcements.
Savage Beastfly starts the fight with both horizontal and vertical charges across the screen. Jump and slash, and whenever it finishes a horizontal charge and hits a wall, get in close to commit to three swift strikes.
Act 1 • Marrow Outskirts
A wandering creature found in the outskirts of the Marrow.
Keep your distance and use ranged attacks. Watch for its charging attacks.
Act 1 • Shellwood
A former chef who has fallen from grace, now lurking in the depths of Shellwood.
Avoid his cooking pot attacks and strike when he's vulnerable.
Act 2 • Far Fields
Large flying creatures that patrol the Far Fields.
Use aerial attacks and stay mobile. Watch for their diving attacks.
Act 2 • Shellwood
Not terribly hard on her own, but the minions that she summons can be tricky.
Defeat her by slashing upwards at her head, and be careful when her claws turn white, as that's the indication of an upcoming attack.
Act 2 • Greymoor
A fun recurring boss throughout Hollow Knight: Silksong and reminiscent of what Hornet was in the original game.
You can avoid the majority of her flurries, dashes, and slash strikes by jump-dashing over her to attack from the other side, or Pogo-ing off of her head.
Act 2 • Greymoor
A ghostly apparition that haunts the depths of Greymoor.
Use tools that can affect ethereal beings. Watch for its phase-shifting attacks.
Act 2 • Bellhart
The fast travel steed of Silksong. You'll need to bash some sense into it with your Nail before you can ride it though.
The Bell Beast alternates between a few attacks, starting with a forwards dash, which is easy to jump over or Pogo off of its back.
Act 2 • Greymoor
Big and intimidating it may be, but the Skull Tyrant's tactics are not complicated.
The Skull Tyrant has three main moves - if it starts running, it's about to charge, so jump over it and get in a Pogo slash or two.
Act 2 • Greymoor
Can be a very devastating boss, especially since many Silksong players run into this big fly early in their travels.
Moorwing's attacks include downwards slashes with its legs, dive charges across the floor, and firing off claws that roll along the ground.
Act 2 • Spireworks
Mechanical dancers that perform a deadly ballet in the Spireworks.
Watch their synchronized movements and strike during their pauses.
Act 2 • Bellhart
A duo boss fight featuring two complementary fighters.
Focus on one at a time. Watch for their coordinated attacks.
Act 2 • Far Fields
A massive creature that dominates the Far Fields.
Use hit-and-run tactics. Avoid its area attacks and focus on weak points.
Act 2 • Shellwood
A mysterious figure that guards the deeper parts of Shellwood.
Stay mobile and watch for her teleportation attacks.
Act 2 • Verdant Hall
The first of the sinners, bound in the Verdant Hall.
Use tools that can break through its defenses. Watch for its area attacks.
Act 2 • Far Fields
An enraged version of the conchfly, more dangerous than its kin.
Stay mobile and use ranged attacks. Watch for its enraged state.
Act 2 • Bellhart
A creature that feeds on the bells of Bellhart.
Use bell-based tools to confuse it. Watch for its feeding attacks.
Act 2 • Greymoor
A tormented version of Trobbio, driven mad by its suffering.
Use tools that can calm it down. Watch for its berserker attacks.
Act 2 • Far Fields
The king of the crustaceans, ruling over the Far Fields.
Attack from the sides and avoid its frontal attacks. Watch for its shell defense.
Act 2 • Verdant Hall
Graceful dancers that perform in the Verdant Hall.
Watch their dance patterns and strike during their pauses.
Act 2 • Far Fields
A lost version of Garmond, wandering the Far Fields alone.
Use tools that can guide it. Watch for its confusion attacks.
Act 1 • Shellwood
An outcast creature that has made Shellwood its home.
Use hit-and-run tactics. Avoid its area attacks.
Act 1 • The Marrow
A massive crawling creature that guards the depths of the Marrow.
Stay above ground level and attack from above. Watch for its burrowing attacks.
Act 2 • Bellhart
A bell-based creature that resonates with the sounds of Bellhart.
Use sound-based attacks. Watch for its resonance attacks.
Act 2 • Far Fields
A duo of creatures that work together in the Far Fields.
Focus on one at a time. Watch for their coordinated attacks.
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Common questions about Silksong bosses and our guide system
Silksong features 47+ bosses across three acts, including 10 main story bosses, 37 optional bosses, and 5 secret bosses.
Yes, some optional bosses can be missed if you don't complete certain quests or explore specific areas. Our guide highlights which bosses are required vs optional.
Early game bosses like Moss Mother and Bell Beast work well with basic tools like Straight Pin and Tacks. Each boss page shows recommended tools for optimal strategies.
Use the Reserve Bind tool to heal safely, and practice boss patterns in safe areas before attempting the real fight. Our strategies focus on safe windows and counter opportunities.
