Skull Tyrant – Silksong Boss Guide
The Marrow location, Terrible Tyrant quest & Bone Bottom attack event
QUICK REFERENCE
- Quest: Accept "The Terrible Tyrant" at Bone Bottom Wishwall
- Location: The Marrow eastern lava lake (requires Cling Grip)
- Strategy: Target head/back only, use Longpin for armor piercing
- Warning: 30% chance of Bone Bottom attack after quest completion
REWARDS
LORE & DESCRIPTION
A MASSIVE SKULL-HEADED BEAST THAT RULES THE EASTERN REACHES OF THE MARROW. THIS TYRANT IS KNOWN FOR ITS DESTRUCTIVE RAMPAGES AND FALLING ROCK ATTACKS. THE COMMUNITY HAS NAMED IT "THE TERRIBLE TYRANT" DUE TO ITS BRUTAL NATURE AND THE CHAOS IT BRINGS TO BONE BOTTOM AFTER THE QUEST.
MOVESET
Charges in a straight line. Dash to avoid, then attack during stop recovery (1-2 hits). Target head and back only.
Jumps to target location, dropping rocks on impact. Watch shadow, avoid rocks, attack during landing stun (1-2 hits).
Ground slam with rock chain follow-up. Move away from impact, only attack during very brief recovery (1 hit max).
Runs to right corner and throws 2 rocks, then becomes stunned. Use this window for free damage with Longpin.
QUEST & LOCATION
Quest Activation
- Go to Bone Bottom and find the Wishwall
- Accept "The Terrible Tyrant" Grand Hunt quest
- Quest marker will point to The Marrow eastern area
Location Details
- Located in The Marrow's eastern lava lake area
- Requires Cling Grip to break through walls
- Large arena with golden platforms and lava hazards
COMBAT STRATEGY
Standard Strategy
- Target only the head and back for damage
- Use Longpin for armor-piercing attacks
- Stay mobile and watch for falling rocks
Cheese Strategy
- Lure Skull Tyrant to left golden platform
- Attack from under the platform's blind spot
- Warning: May be patched in future updates
Tool Recommendations
- Longpin for armor piercing and range
- Weavelight for silk management
- Weighted Belt for positioning
Common Mistakes
- Attacking armored areas (belly/legs)
- Not watching for falling rocks during Leap
- Greedy attacks during brief recovery windows
⚠️ BONE BOTTOM ATTACK EVENT
Event Details
- 30% chance of triggering after completing the quest
- Second Skull Tyrant attacks Bone Bottom town
- Destroys benches and NPCs including Flick statue
- Can be avoided by leaving town immediately
Prevention Tips
- Unlock Bellway fast travel first
- Stock up on resources before returning
- Keep full health and silk when entering town
If Event Triggers
- Lead Skull Tyrant to open areas away from NPCs
- Use same combat strategy as main fight
- Leave town immediately if unprepared
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