Silksong Boss Tier List: Ranking the Toughest Fights in Pharloom

Hollow Knight: Silksong boasts over 40 bosses, each with unique mechanics, attack patterns, and difficulty spikes. Based on community rankings, player experiences, and expert analyses, this tier list categorizes the most formidable bosses in Pharloom. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a newcomer, this guide will help you prepare for the kingdom’s deadliest challenges.


⚡ Quick Facts (TL;DR)

  • Hardest Bosses: Lace, Last Judge, Moorwing

  • Easiest Bosses: Moss Mother, Great Conchflies

  • Community Top Pick: Lace as the most relentless rival fight

  • Fast Travel Unlock: Bell Beast (B-Tier, teaches system mechanics)


📊 Tier Criteria

  • S-Tier: Extreme difficulty, requiring flawless execution, pattern mastery, and high aggression.

  • A-Tier: Challenging but manageable with practice; often feature complex mechanics.

  • B-Tier: Moderate difficulty; punish mistakes but offer clear counterplay.

  • C-Tier: Easier encounters; serve as introductions to core mechanics.


Silksong Boss Tier List
⚔️ Boss Tier List

🔥 S-Tier: The Nightmare Fuel

  1. Lace – Blinding speed, punishes greedy play.

  2. Last Judge – Act 1 final boss, massive AoEs.

  3. Moorwing – Secret fight with relentless multi-hit combos.

  4. Widow – Arena control and punishing swipes.

⚡ A-Tier: Hard but Fair

  1. Fourth Chorus – Platform destruction and mobility check.

  2. Sister Splinter – Vine control and minion waves.

  3. Cogwork Dancers – Duo fight with synchronized strikes.

  4. Sharpe – Recurring rival with deceptive reach.

⚖️ B-Tier: Skill Checks

  1. Bell Beast – Unlocks fast travel; heavy hits, simple patterns.

  2. Savage Beastfly – Adds overwhelm beginners, but stunlock possible.

  3. Skarrgard – Slow but punishing ant warrior.

🌱 C-Tier: Introductory Fights

  1. Moss Mother – First boss, basic mechanics.

  2. Great Conchflies – Optional, slow-moving, telegraphed attacks.


📋 Boss Comparison Table

BossTierKey MechanicStrategy Tip
LaceSSpeed rival fight, aerial blitzAttack only after ground-combo recovery
Last JudgeSAoE fire waves + censer flailPrioritize survival with aerial mobility
MoorwingSMulti-hit blades, knife assaultsStay mobile, use hit-and-run tactics
WidowSBell control, rip & tear attacksClear bells fast, pogo to avoid hazards
Fourth ChorusALava arena, limb smashDestroy ceiling slag heaps for stuns
Sister SplinterAVines + minion addsClear vines early, counter after swipes
Cogwork DancersADuo fight, synced attacksLearn step telegraphs, find safe spots
SharpeALong reach whip, backstroke dashDash behind during wind-ups, avoid greed
Bell BeastBUnlocks fast travel, heavy hitsPogo during rushes, heal after jump strikes
Savage BeastflyBBeetle summons + charge attacksBait wall slams, clear adds promptly
SkarrgardBHeavy axe swings, leap punishesDash under jumps, hit during ground swings
Moss MotherCFirst fight, grub summonsPogo slides, clear adds quickly
Great ConchfliesCOptional, slow-moving swarmsFocus one target, hit-and-run tactics

💡 General Boss Tips from the Community

  1. Learn Patterns – Most bosses are fast but heavily telegraphed.

  2. Upgrade Health – Early Mask Shards are vital; many bosses hit for 2 damage.

  3. Use Tools Wisely – Red Tools = offense, Blue Tools = survivability.

  4. Embrace Death – Every loss teaches timing windows.


🔮 Community Tier List Trends

  • S-Tier Consensus: Lace, Last Judge, Moorwing dominate rankings.

  • A-Tier Favorites: Fourth Chorus & Sister Splinter praised for creativity.

  • Underrated Fights: Sharpe’s recurrences and Cogwork Dancers often underestimated.


❓ FAQ: Silksong Bosses

Q: What is the hardest boss in Silksong?
A: Lace is widely considered the toughest due to her speed and punishing mechanics.

Q: How many bosses are in Silksong?
A: Over 40 confirmed bosses, more than Hollow Knight’s 47.

Q: Does beating Bell Beast unlock fast travel?
A: Yes. The Bell Beast teaches and unlocks Silksong’s fast travel system.

Q: Is Moss Mother required to beat?
A: Yes, as the tutorial-style first boss introducing core mechanics.


✅ Conclusion

While boss difficulty is always subjective, this Silksong boss tier list blends community consensus with strategic insights to help you prepare for Pharloom’s most dangerous encounters. Whether you’re facing Lace’s furious speed or Moss Mother’s introductory mechanics, every boss teaches something new.     


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