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Moss Mother - Hollow Knight: Silksong Boss & Guide

FIRST BOSS OF THE JOURNEY

Moss Mother boss illustration from Hollow Knight Silksong
ACT 1
MOSS GROTTO
MOBILITY
SURVIVAL

COMBAT STATS

IMPACT
75%
DAMAGE
80%
MOBILITY
60%
SURVIVAL
50%

REWARDS

ACCESS TO BONE BOTTOM
WEAVELIGHT (DOUBLE VARIANT)
MASK SHARD

LORE & DESCRIPTION

THE FIRST BOSS! A MATURE MOSSMIR FEMALE THAT TEACHES BASIC COMBAT MECHANICS. NOT TOO HARD, AND THANKFULLY THERE'S A BENCH RIGHT UNDER HER.

MOVESET

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SWOOP
Range:Melee
Startup:18f
Recovery:24f
Damage:Medium

Jump and pogo off her head, or jump diagonally through the attack. Use Straight Pin for consistent damage.

HEADBUTT
Range:AOE
Startup:32f
Recovery:30f
Damage:High

Watch for dust/light beam indicators on ground, move to safe spots. Clear Mossgrubs first if summoned.

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STALACTITE DROP
Range:AOE
Startup:40f
Recovery:36f
Damage:Medium

Move between falling stalactites, use gaps for safe positioning. May summon Mossgrubs instead.

BATTLE PHASES

Phase 1: Basic Combat (100-60% HP)

  • Uses basic Swoop and Headbutt attacks
  • Predictable attack patterns for learning
  • Long recovery windows after attacks

Phase 2: Advanced Tactics (60-0% HP)

  • Adds Stalactite Drop attack
  • May summon Mossgrubs instead of stalactites
  • Clear Mossgrubs for silk regeneration

Double Boss Variant

  • Summons second Moss Mother after first Headbutt
  • Both have higher HP and drop 4 stalactites
  • Use Tacks and Pollip Pouch for control

Weaknesses & Resistances

Weak to:
Needle attacksPogo techniques
Resistant to:
Ground-based tools

PRACTICE TIPS

Safe Practice Areas

  • Use the Bench right before the fight
  • Practice basic movement and jumping
  • Learn attack patterns before advancing

Combat Strategies

  • Focus on safe punishes rather than aggression
  • Use Straight Pin for consistent damage
  • Watch for dust indicators on ground attacks

Common Mistakes

  • Getting too aggressive during Stalactite Drop
  • Not clearing Mossgrubs when summoned
  • Panic jumping instead of calculated movement

Advanced Techniques

  • Master the pogo technique on her head
  • Use Tacks for battlefield control
  • Practice diagonal jumping through Swoop attacks

COMMUNITY RATINGS

B
Difficulty Rating

Easy for Act 1

9.2
Fun Factor

Great first boss

8.8
Design Quality

Excellent tutorial boss

Based on 1,156 community votes

RECOMMENDED BUILDS

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Basic Starter

Perfect for first-time players learning basic combat mechanics and movement.

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Double Variant

Specialized build for handling the challenging double Moss Mother encounter.

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Defensive Learning

Focus on defensive play and learning attack patterns safely.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Combat Demonstration