For Hornet in Hollow Knight Silksong, clearing out small enemies is an easy feat but the situation may become rough when encountering bosses while learning the difficulty curve. However, the curve takes a deep dive after beating the first boss in Bone Bottoms.
With the help of Silkspear, acquirable in The Marrow, you will find yourself helping the Bell Beast from webs. Considering how everything is rabid in Pharloom, this beast is no exception and the boss fight begins immediately. Here’s how you can defeat the Bell Beast in Hollow Knight Silksong.
Bell Beast Moveset in Hollow Knight Silksong
Understanding the attack pattern to fight a boss is pivotal. Here are all the Bell Beast attacks and how to avoid them.
| Attacks | How to Avoid |
| Running Around | The initial move of the Bell Beast can be easily dodged by jumping over it. |
| Jumping | After the Bell Beast digs through the floor, it’ll come out and instantaneously jump over Hornet. You can simply walk in the opposite direction when the beast jumps. |
| Digging Bells | The Bell Beast will dig under and summon bells as soon as it returns to the ground. Stay away from the Bell Beast’s spot and jump over the balls as they roll through the whole arena. |
Bell Beast’s second phase repeats all the attacks, but numerous bells will fall from the ceiling. They bounce once and disappear into the ground, unlike the bells the beast digs up.
How to Defeat the Bell Beast?
Defeating the Bell Beast comes down to the execution of your attacks and how you time them. Here are some tips to maximize your efficiency in this battle:
- When the Bell Beast runs around, jump and attack downwards for the diagonal slash. Since Hornet hops after the attack, you will be safe.
- Wait for the Bell Beast to jump over you so you can attack it upwards.
- Utilizing your Silkspear is important as its usage is tied to your healing aspect. If the beast digs through another corner, you can use the spear for a ranged attack.
- The Bell Beast occasionally comes up to roar, and you can slip in two or three slashes before it goes under.
- Be cautious of the bells that fall from the ceiling and ones that the beast digs from the ground. Both have different properties, and keeping a keen eye on them is important.
Once the Bell Beast is successfully beaten, it becomes the source to fast travel throughout Pharloom.
