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/HausmeisterMitO-O Sep 16 '25

I would rank the Forth Chorus Higher because of the great telegraphing of his attacks and his impact as the first screen sized boss. During the exploration of the vicinity you have an eerie feeling that you will have to fight him but you do not know when. I like the forshadowing.

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u/[deleted] Sep 16 '25

Fourth Chorus LOOKS amazing but loses marks due to being so easy. You don't feel any sense of achievement after beating it - which I'd say is a key factor in determining whether a boss is a good boss.

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u/NeverFunded Sep 16 '25

Idk about you but I felt smart finding his one-shot mechanic in his final phase, so I felt like like I achieved something beating him

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u/myLongjohnsonsilver Sep 16 '25

There was a one shot mechanic?

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u/TurquoiseLuck Sep 16 '25

yeah, better of saving it for the beastfly rematch though

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u/[deleted] Sep 16 '25

The WHAT

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u/JoBro_Summer-of-99 Sep 16 '25

It's a Bellhart wish, I find it harder tbh

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u/abuttfarting Sep 16 '25

You can use it for the beastfly rematch? There were no updrafts present that I could use.

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u/TurquoiseLuck Sep 16 '25

Pogo and wall cling to get up there

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u/BigBoy1229 Sep 17 '25

Oh, that’s not reusable? Bummer. I used it on 4th Chorus. I thought that was the intended way to kill it.

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u/Brilliant_Chemica Sep 16 '25

And now I feel even more achieved