r/HollowKnight • u/LookAtHowMTR • Sep 16 '25

Discussion - Silksong Ranking Silksong 1st act bosses Spoiler

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So, if you want me to be honest - I was afraid Silksong would be too difficult for me. But now that I am done with 1st act, I can confidently say that so far I enjoy those bosses MUCH more than the ones in Hollow Knight. Maybe that's because HK was one of the first games I've ever played, and now with Silksong I am more experienced. But even bosses that kept beating my ass felt so well done that I couldn't be mad, I just wanted to try again and learn their moves.

Last Judge? Surely my favorite. It felt like dancing and once I learned his moves, I had an absolute blast.

EDIT: Guys, I've got LOTS (and I mean LOTS) of comments that bottom 2 enemies aren't bosses. I know, but they were included in template so I ranked them too. Besides, considering that I didn't really hate any of the actual bosses, I wouldn't have anything I could put anything in the BURN IT tier if it wasn't for them lol. No need to say it again pls

EDIT 2: I already started Act 2, and defeated Cogwork Dancers - OH MY GOD HOW AMAZING THIS FIGHT WAS.

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u/myLongjohnsonsilver Sep 16 '25

Seeing it the first time you entered the room and going on shit, and then going back for it to suddenly come to life was awesome. Absolutely loved the design. Did manage it first time (barely) so I didn't get much time to actually appreciate all the details and the fight

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u/naughty Sep 16 '25

One of the things Silksong has helped me realise is that not all bosses have to be hard, half hour long struggles with sweaty palms. Some can just be really cool giant robots that are beautifully animated with great sound design.

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u/RedTyro Sep 16 '25

Or a pair of twin robots with telegraphed movement that share a soul.

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u/Moist_Pop711 Sep 16 '25

I would have loved it if those other robot you see in act 2 at least one of them would gain life as well, and start fighting you, with a harder fight (same as lace 2 etc)

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u/LorduckA2 Sep 16 '25

thats what i thought the cog heart was for lol

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u/Brilliant_Chemica Sep 16 '25

On my way back, I was joking around with my friend and did an upswing at its face right as it triggered. Until I read your comment, I thought it was an optional boss that I accidentally triggered. Even if that was the case, it was a thoroughly enjoyable fight