The Bell Beast is one of the first major bosses in Hollow Knight: Silksong. Defeating it not only tests your early combat skills but also unlocks the fast travel system, making exploration across Pharloom much smoother.
This guide breaks down the Bell Beast’s location, mechanics, attack patterns, preparation tips, rewards, and how to use the Bellway system after victory.
๐บ️ Locating the Bell Beast and Unlocking the Fight
You’ll encounter the Bell Beast in The Marrow, northwest of the starting area. However, the boss fight is locked behind the Silkspear ability.
Steps to Access the Fight:
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Progress to The Marrow – From Bone Bottom, head east into The Marrow.
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Meet Shakra (Map Merchant) – She’s in The Marrow. From her shop, head left and upward to reach Mosshome.
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Acquire Silkspear – In Mosshome, traverse trap-filled rooms until you find a Weaver symbol. Interact to learn Silkspear, a lunge attack that consumes Silk.
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Free the Bell Beast – Return to The Marrow (above Shakra’s location). Use Silkspear to break the silk bindings holding the beast, triggering the fight.
⚔️ Bell Beast Attack Patterns & Strategies
The Bell Beast has three phases with clear visual tells.
๐ Attack Pattern Table
| Attack | Visual Cue | Strategy / Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Dash | Emerges and charges straight | Jump over, pogo on its back with a downward strike |
| Flying Leap | Growls before leaping | Stay mid-arena, strike belly as it lands |
| Bell Burst | Surfaces, launches 2 bells | Jump the bells or hug the beast’s side |
| Falling Bells | Roars, dust trails on ceiling | Watch indicators, prioritize dodging |
General Tips:
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Play Safe – Prioritize dodging over damage.
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Silkspear Moderation – Use it for punishes, but save Silk for healing.
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Heal Windows – Safest when the beast burrows or after Bell Burst.
๐ก️ Preparation Tips
Pre-Fight Setup:
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Rest at the nearby bench (right side, below the boss arena).
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Farm Silk from enemies before engaging.
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Complete “Berry Picking” (Mosshome) to earn the Druid’s Eye, boosting Silk generation when hit.
Recommended Tools:
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Druid’s Eye (Blue Tool) – Generates Silk on damage, crucial for survival.
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Plasmium Phial (Blue Tool) – Adds an extra health mask, reducing risk of 2-hit knockouts.
Cross-link suggestion: [Check our Essential Tools Guide for more early-game recommendations ➝]
๐ Rewards for Defeating the Bell Beast
| Reward | Effect | Long-Term Value |
|---|---|---|
| Silk Heart | Restores a spool of Silk when depleted | Improves healing & ability uptime |
| Fast Travel (Bellways) | Unlocks Pharloom’s transport system | Essential for exploration efficiency |
๐ Using the Fast Travel System (Bellways)
The Bellways activate after the fight, letting you travel between discovered stations.
| Location | Cost (Rosaries) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bone Bottom | Free | Unlocked automatically |
| The Marrow | Free | Available after Bell Beast |
| Deep Docks | 50 | Found bottom-left |
| Far Fields | 50 | Found along top platforms |
Pro Tips:
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Buy Bellway Pins from Shakra to mark stations on your map.
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Equip Magnetite Brooch (Bone Bottom shop) to auto-collect Rosaries.
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Convert Rosaries into Strings (cost: 80) to prevent currency loss on death.
๐ Conclusion: Conquer & Travel
Defeating the Bell Beast is a turning point in Silksong. By mastering its phases, preparing the right Tools, and unlocking Bellways, you’ll transform early-game struggles into smooth exploration.
With Silk Heart in your arsenal and the fast travel system at your disposal, Pharloom opens up dramatically for further adventures.
❓ FAQ: Bell Beast & Fast Travel in Silksong
Q: Is the Bell Beast optional?
No. It’s a progression boss tied to unlocking fast travel and Silk Heart.
Q: Can you refight the Bell Beast later?
Yes, via Dream Refights (speculated) or in certain NPC questlines — but its main reward is one-time.
Q: What’s the best Tool loadout for the fight?
Druid’s Eye (sustain) + Plasmium Phial (extra mask) + a ranged option like Straight Pin.
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