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Hollow Knight: Silksong

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Learn how to escape the Mists in Hollow Knight: Silksong! This guide covers using the Needlevin, navigating vents, and defeating the Phantom boss.

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Learn how to escape the Mists in Hollow Knight: Silksong! This guide covers using the Needlevin, navigating vents, and defeating the Phantom boss.

Alright, let's get you out of this misty mess in Hollow Knight: Silksong! This area can be a bit confusing, but we'll get through it together. The main thing you need to do here is use a tool called the Needlevin on some special butterflies. It sounds weird, but stick with me.

Walkthrough
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    First off, you're going to be in an area with Mists. To figure out where to go, you need to use your Needlevin. Target the butterflies around you. They might take a second to react, but once they do, they'll fly off in the correct direction. Follow them!
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    You'll need to do this a few times across different maps. Keep following the butterflies until you reach a checkpoint. Once you hit that checkpoint, you'll need to repeat the process one or two more times. Don't worry if it feels like you're going in circles; you're making progress!
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    Eventually, you'll find your way into the BileWater’s Organ Exhaust area. Head inside this building.
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    On the left side of the area, you'll see a spot that requires a double jump. Make sure to grab the bench there – it's always good to have a save point!
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    Now, you'll need to navigate through more vent areas. There will be air obstacles to dodge, so keep your wits about you and try to get past them.
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    After dealing with those initial vents, you'll need to go further up the Exhaust. There are more air obstacles, so be ready to weave and dodge.
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    If you keep going up and then head left, you'll reach an Organ room. This is where you'll face a boss called Phantom.

Boss Fight: Phantom

Stats / Weaknesses:

  • Attacks: Throws needle, teleports to needle, parry combo, enraged dives.
  • Weakness: Vulnerable after her attack patterns, especially after the dive slams.

Phases:

  1. Phase 1: Phantom uses her basic needle throw and teleport. She'll also use her parry stance occasionally.
  2. Phase 2 (Enraged): Phantom becomes more aggressive, incorporating diving attacks where she leaps across the screen to slam down.

Strategy:

  • Keep moving constantly to avoid her needle and dive attacks. Don't stand still!
  • Watch for her defensive stance. If you hit her during this, she'll unleash a damaging combo. It's best to bait out the parry and then dodge, or attack immediately after she misses her parry attempt.
  • When she enrages, her dive attacks are predictable but cover a lot of ground. Learn the timing to dodge them.
  • Trade hits when she's recovering from her attacks. She's most vulnerable right after she lands from a dive or misses a parry.

Defeating Phantom will end the Mists' curse, causing the Mists to fade away. You'll also gain a new skill, allowing you to progress to Act 2.

Tips
  • Don't get discouraged if you get hit by Phantom's parry combo; it's designed to punish aggressive players. Focus on defense and patience.
  • The Organ Exhaust area might have some tricky air obstacles. If you're struggling, try to observe the patterns before committing to a path.
  • Make sure you grab that bench after entering the Organ Exhaust building. You don't want to have to replay the Mists section if you fail the boss fight!

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