Boss Guide · Hollow Knight
How to Beat The Hollow Knight
hard
Weak to:Shade SoulQuick SlashHeal during infection stagger
About The Hollow Knight
The titular boss sealed within the Black Egg Temple. A tragic vessel that fights with nail, void, and infection attacks.
Attack Phases
1
Vessel's Duty
Controlled nail attacks and void blasts. Straightforward patterns to learn.
- ›Triple slash
- ›Void tendrils
- ›Leap slam
- ›Parry stance
2
Infection Breaks Through
Begins stabbing itself. Orange infection blobs appear. Can heal during self-harm animations.
- ›Infection burst
- ›Erratic slashes
- ›Self-stab (heal window)
- ›Orange rain
Rewards
- •Ending 1 unlock
- •Dream Nail interaction
Weaknesses
Shade SoulQuick SlashHeal during infection stagger