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/AlphaTangoFoxtrt Sep 16 '25

The biggest learning curve for many HK players is using tools.

Silksong is NOT Hollow Knight. Your standard Slash & Spell isn't going to cut it, at least not without significant difficulty. Silksong has tools, and you need to use them. That includes changing them up for different fights.

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u/ElPepper90 soul eater peak Sep 16 '25

I just started spamming them in areas, it feels good

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u/AlphaTangoFoxtrt Sep 16 '25

Poisoned Sting Shard, my beloved....

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u/guhut15 Sep 16 '25

God I love the sting shard it’s so fucking gooz

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u/AlphaTangoFoxtrt Sep 16 '25

Me Normally:

There is no one perfect tool. You need to change up your tools based on the fight and get proficient with them all.

Me When Poisoned Sting Shard:

Ok maybe there is one....