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In this boss guide, we shall go over how to beat the Skull Tyrant in Hollow Knight Silksong, one of the hardest bosses in the early game.
Hollow Knight Silksong is a much harder game than the original Hollow Knight, and the Skull Tyrant is Exhibit A of why. The Skull Tyrant boss hits like a truck and is ridiculously hard. To make it all the more infuriating, this boss also mixes and matches all of his attacks, making him a bit difficult to predict.
If you’re struggling against the Skull Tyrant in Hollow Knight Silksong, we’ve made this guide for you. We’ve gone over the attacks he uses, how to counter him, and the opportune moments to attack and deal damage. If you haven’t found this boss yet, we’ve covered that, too.
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How To Beat the Skull Tyrant in Hollow Knight Silksong
In order to beat the Skull Tyrant, you need to watch out for the attacks he uses. He uses the following attacks, each of which deals double damage:
- Charging Attack: The boss charges right at you three times. It will go from one end of the arena to the other on those runs. You have to jump over him all three times. You can use the Silkspear during this to deal damage. Rushing up to the boss and attacking at the end of the charge is also a viable strategy.
- Ground Slam/Falling Rocks: The boss will angrily slam the ground, making rocks fall from the ceiling. You’ll be able to see the path of the rocks before they fall, so stay out of their path to avoid taking damage.
- Jumping Attack: The boss will jump right at you to deal damage. He usually does this attack right after charging. This may catch you off guard if you’re expecting the Charging Attack and jump to dodge, only to be caught with a Jumping Attack. To avoid this, we recommend waiting till the last second to dodge to confirm that it is indeed a Charging Attack that you’re evading. We recommend attacking the boss at the very end of this combo.
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Where To Find the Skull Tyrant in Hollow Knight Silksong
The Skull Tyrant is a boss that resides on the eastern end of The Marrow. In order to get to him, start off at the bench towards the eastern side (the one you paid for). Head east and then drop down the grate you opened earlier in the level to reach the lower area.
From here, you have to progress in a general southeast direction, and you’ll run into an arena with tons of skeletal fragments on the floor. The Skull Tyrant will then automatically emerge from the ground, kicking off the boss fight.
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