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Great Conchflies – Silksong Dual Boss Guide

Blasted Steps location, dual boss strategy & safe punish windows

Great Conchflies dual boss fight in Hollow Knight: Silksong, Blasted Steps left hall
Blasted Steps
Left Hall · Optional Boss
DUAL BOSS
PROJECTILES

QUICK REFERENCE

  • Location: Blasted Steps left-side large room (optional)
  • Strategy: Kite one away, attack during recovery windows (1-2 hits max)
  • Key tools: Thread Storm for adds, Fire Needle for DPS
  • Reward: Hunter's Journal entry + access to Pinstress route

REWARDS

Hunter's Journal Entry
Access to Pinstress Route
Sands of Karak Path

LORE & DESCRIPTION

A pair of territorial Conchflies that guard the western reaches of Blasted Steps. These massive shelled creatures use horizontal charges, aerial dives, and bouncing projectiles to overwhelm intruders. Defeating them opens the path toward Pinstress and the Sands of Karak.

MOVESET

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HORIZONTAL CHARGE
Range:Full width
Startup:Fast
Recovery:After passing
Damage:High

Charges across the arena horizontally. Jump over or dash to the side, then attack during the brief recovery window (1-2 hits).

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AERIAL DIVE
Range:Targeted
Startup:Medium
Recovery:Landing delay
Damage:Very High

Hovers briefly before diving down. Move away from the impact zone and counter during the landing recovery (1-2 hits).

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BOUNCING PROJECTILES
Count:2 per Conchfly
Bounces:3-4 times
Speed:Medium
Damage:Medium

Fires bouncing projectiles that lose momentum after several bounces. Dash sideways and use walls to your advantage - avoid the center of the arena.

DUAL BOSS STRATEGY

Kiting Strategy

  • Lead one Conchfly to the edge of the arena
  • Attack the isolated one during recovery windows
  • Never stand between both Conchflies

Safe Punish Windows

  • After horizontal charge passes your position
  • During aerial dive landing recovery
  • When projectiles are bouncing away from you

Common Mistakes

  • Getting caught between both Conchflies
  • Greedy attacks during unsafe windows
  • Standing in the center during projectile spam

Advanced Tips

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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