Lace – Silksong Boss Guide
Deep Docks, The Cradle & Lost Lace encounters, parry windows & lore
QUICK REFERENCE
- Encounters: Deep Docks (first), The Cradle (rematch), Lost Lace (final boss)
- Strategy: Wait for Lace to attack first, then parry and counter (1-2 hits max)
- Key tools: Weavelight for silk management, Claw Mirrors for AoE
- Reward: Unlocks Warding Bell path, reveals Weaver lore
REWARDS
LORE & DESCRIPTION
A frenzied fencer born from Grand Mother Silk's silk, Lace is a thread-born life form that seeks combat to prove her existence. She appears in multiple encounters throughout Pharloom, culminating in the true final boss Lost Lace - her void-possessed form.
MOVESET
Quick thrust forward. Dash through and attack from behind during recovery (1-2 hits).
Jumps and thrusts diagonally down. Use upward slash when she lands for safe damage (1 hit).
Throws silk projectile that returns. Move away from the return path and counter during brief recovery (1 hit).
Lace becomes stunned after taking damage. Use this window for free hits with Claw Mirrors or other tools.
ENCOUNTER LOCATIONS
Deep Docks (First Fight)
- Eastern section behind silk wall
- Requires Silkspear to break through
- Lower platform room in industrial area
The Cradle (Rematch)
- Upper reaches of the city
- More aggressive and faster
- Music and atmosphere changes
Lost Lace (Final Boss)
- Void-possessed form of Lace
- True final boss of the game
- Essential for true ending
COMBAT STRATEGY
Standard Strategy
- Wait for Lace to attack first, then counter
- Learn parry timing for ground thrusts
- Never go for more than 1-2 hits per window
Speedrun Strategy
- Upslash AI break technique (~35 second kill)
- May be patched in future updates
- Not guaranteed to work in all encounters
Tool Management
- Weavelight for passive silk regeneration
- Spool Extender for increased bind capacity
- Claw Mirrors for stun phase AoE damage
Common Mistakes
- Attacking first instead of waiting for openings
- Greedy attacks during unsafe windows
- Not utilizing stun phases effectively
RECOMMENDED BUILDS
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