Savage Beastfly - Hollow Knight: Silksong Boss & Guide
AERIAL PREDATOR OF THE SKIES
COMBAT STATS
REWARDS
LORE & DESCRIPTION
A TERRITORIAL BEASTFLY THAT PATROLS THE SKIES WITH DEADLY PRECISION. THIS CREATURE SWOOPS DOWN TO BATTER WITH ROBUST MANDIBLES, FAMED FOR ITS FEARSOME STRENGTH AND UNPREDICTABLE AERIAL MANEUVERS.
MOVESET
Charges forward along the ground with incredible speed. Jump over or use Straight Pin to counter.
Hovers briefly before diving down with powerful mandible strikes. Can be chained multiple times. Watch for dust indicators and move to safe spots.
Rapid series of aerial attacks with unpredictable patterns. Most dangerous when enraged. Use Multibinder for aerial control.
BATTLE PHASES
Phase 1: Territorial Patrol (100-70% HP)
- Uses basic Dive Roll and Snap Mandibles
- Predictable attack patterns
- Long recovery windows after attacks
Phase 2: Aerial Assault (70-30% HP)
- Adds Aerial Barrage attack
- Faster attack speed
- Can chain attacks more frequently
Phase 3: Enraged Fury (30-0% HP)
- All attacks become faster and more aggressive
- Aerial Barrage becomes unpredictable
- Reduced recovery windows
Weaknesses & Resistances
PRACTICE TIPS
Safe Practice Areas
- Practice aerial movement in open areas
- Use Bench nearby for quick retries
- Start with Phase 1 patterns before advancing
Combat Strategies
- Stay mobile and watch for dive patterns
- Use Straight Pin for consistent damage
- Time attacks during recovery windows
Common Mistakes
- Getting too aggressive during Aerial Barrage
- Not watching for dust indicators on ground
- Panic rolling instead of calculated movement
Advanced Techniques
- Learn to predict dive trajectories
- Use Multibinder for aerial control
- Master the timing for counter-attacks
COMMUNITY RATINGS
Moderate challenge for Act 1
Engaging aerial combat
Good visual design
Based on 1,247 community votes
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