Moss Mother - Hollow Knight: Silksong Boss & Guide
FIRST BOSS OF THE JOURNEY

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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SWOOPRange: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.
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HEADBUTTRange: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 DROPRange: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
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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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