Hollow Knight Silksong: How To Defeat Trobbio (Boss Guide)

Trobbio is one of the bosses you fight deep into Hollow Knight: Silksong, and this guide will cover the complete winning strategy for this.

Out of all the bosses in Hollow Knight: Silksong, Trobbio might be the most RNG reliant.This means that you could defeat this boss (relatively) easily if you are lucky. However, if you are unlucky the opposite is also true.

Therefore, this guide will aim to cut down the luck aspects of this foe, by giving you a consistent winning strategy.

Where To Find Trobbio Hollow Knight Silksong?

Trobbio is not a particularly hard boss to find. You can locate him in The Stage of the Whispering Vaults. The Whispering Vaults themselves might be the harder part, as you need to pass through a series of jumps using the Clawline and Cling Grip Ancestral Arts.

Once you arrive, head to the long vertical tunnel area. Here, you will need to approach the path as shown in the image above. Head left, and you will stumble upon an opening where you can fall down into.

From here, first go right and hit the lever to unlock a door. Then you can go left and rest on the bench below the Stage area. These should make run backs much easier.

Hollow Knight Silksong: Trobbio Boss Fight Overview

The hardest part of Trobbio’s boss fight is his moveset. These attacks hit hard, fast and are in combination with his other attacks. Therefore, you must not only watch the screen for Trobbio’s various projectiles, but also Trobbio himself to figure out the next attack. These attacks are:

• Flamethrower Bombs: Trobbio tosses out three projectiles, which bounce around and explode after a certain time. They unleash a line of fire horizontally and vertically.
• Tornado: Trobbio spins at high speeds and moves across the screen horizontally. Following this, he tosses out two more tornadoes, which move for a bit before dissipating.
• Underground: Trobbio disappears beneath the ground and shifts locations. This is usually accompanied by another attack as soon as he resurfaces. Moreover, the resurface will be accompanied by flames, so do not stand too close to him.
• Flight: He takes off into the air and stays up for a while before dropping back down. This can also be accompanied by attacks like Flamethrower Bombs or Tornado.
• Fireworks: The screen is filled with sphere like indicators, which stay visible for a bit before exploding, dealing damage.

Second Phase

After some time, Trobbio will unleash his second phase. At this time, the tempo of his attacks will speed up. Additionally, he will add another attack to his arsenal.

• Fire Geyser: Various parts of the ground will explode, launching flames upwards.

How To Beat Trobbio in Hollow Knight Silksong: Tips and Tricks

Here are some basics you should know regarding Trobbio’s boss fight:

• Using the Magma Bell might be a wise choice since his attacks are Fire based. The Magma Bell might offer some protection against this boss.
• Keep retrying the boss fight. This boss fight is highly reliant on luck, so the more tries you attempt, the higher the chance of an easier attempt showing up.
• Stand diagonally to all the Flamethrower Bombs to avoid them completely.
• Tornado can be dodged with a well-timed jump.
• You will want to upgrade your Needle for an easier time as well.

That was the complete guide for the Trobbio boss fight in Hollow Knight: Silksong.

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