List of Hollow Knight: Silksong Bosses, Locations & Battle Tips

Below is a summary of known bosses along with approximate locations and strategies that can help you win. Since this game is relatively new and still being analyzed, consider this list an initial summary: bookmark and check back if you want a more complete guide.

Quick Summary

There are over 40 bosses in Silksong, and many of them are optional — so you don’t have to fight them all to complete the game. This guide summarizes the known bosses along with basic tactics to conquer them.

Moss Mother

Location: Old Church (sub-area Moss Grotto)
Overview: Early tutorial boss that teaches dodging and jump timing. Tends to stay within player reach making it easy to pressure.

Tips to defeat:

• Use jumping to avoid dive and slide attacks.
• In the second phase, falling stones turn into children (moss worms) — two Hornet needle attacks usually suffice to clear them.
• Successful combo attacks can stagger Moss Mother for maximum damage.

Hunter Queen Carmelita

Location: TBC (seen in trailer)
Overview: Agile insect leader wielding a double-edged knife and often “performing” before an audience.

Tips to defeat:

• Beware of spikes emerging from the floor as she moves — don’t run after them, better to jump when needed.
• Wait for attack patterns, take advantage of openings after spins or jumps to strike.

Bell Beast

Location: The Marrow (estimated)
Overview: Large boss that also serves as a fast-travel source after being defeated.

Tips to defeat:

• Jump timing is important — anticipate its appearance to dodge and attack afterward.
• Likely encountered in mid-game areas, so prepare with a stable build.

Lace

Location: Deep Docks
Overview: Agile sword duel with many attack combinations, including double strikes and defensive poses that can counter.

Tips to defeat:

• Don’t attack when she takes a defensive stance; it triggers a dangerous counterattack.
• Avoid greediness after the first hit; wait for patterns and counter when safe.
• Use jumping to avoid ranged attacks and block combos.

Savage Beastfly

Location: Beast Chapel, Hunter’s March (optional — requires Drifter’s Cloak)
Overview: Optional boss that often runs fast and can drop supporting minions when screaming.

Tips to defeat:

• Wait for it to hit the wall; it often faints and gives time to attack.
• Be ready to face minions that appear after the scream — clear quickly or use area attacks.

Moorwing

Location: Greymoor
Overview: Boss with varied attack patterns, more dangerous in the second phase — throwing saw blades, quick slashes, and dive attacks.

Tips to defeat:

• Maintain mobility and lateral dodges to avoid ground blades.
• If too difficult, you can recruit allies after the first defeat and summon them when prompted.

Sharpe (Steel Assassin Sharpe)

Location: — (repeated encounters)
Overview: Mercenary assassin wielding a weaponized whip.

Tips to defeat:

• Whip swings have wide range but long animation — jump over them and attack from behind when possible.

Seth

Location: —
Overview: Fast boss with a shield that absorbs attacks.

Tips to defeat:

• Avoid attacking when the shield is active; let him attack first then enter for a few short strikes.

Last Judge

Location: (important boss, at the end of the first chapter)
Overview: Large and fast boss with three phases, using a flail (bell) as the main weapon.

Tips to defeat:

• Attack after collision/spin attacks finish — that’s the safest moment.
• In the second phase, watch out for explosions and fire pillars from the ground.
• The third phase speeds up attack patterns; focus on defense and dodging.

Fourth Chorus

Location: Inner Harbor
Overview: Boss that only takes damage on the head; uses hand slams and lava balls.

Tips to defeat:

• Attack the head during openings after slams.
• Be careful when the floor disappears; move quickly.
• After the boss staggers three times, climb the wind tunnel to attack the magma box.

Trobbio

Location: The Stage
Overview: Stage kid who loves dramatic multi-phase fights with fireworks and four phases.

Tips to defeat:

• Learn the stage rituals; the farther you go, the faster the attacks — prioritize defense and strike in safe openings.

That is a summary of Hollow Knight: Silksong bosses that have been widely discussed so far, complete with approximate locations and basic tactics. Many fights require patience, jump timing, and reading attack patterns — the core of this Metroidvania experience.