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Last Judge Boss Guide

Master one of Hollow Knight Silksong's most challenging early bosses. Learn to defeat the Last Judge with our comprehensive two-phase strategy guide.

Boss Overview

Basic Information

Location:Top of Blasted Steps
Difficulty:Hard
Act:Act 1 Final Boss
Phases:2

Recommended Preparation

Max health upgrades
Master wall-cling techniques
Upgrade silk abilities
Practice aerial combat

Attack Patterns & Counters

Censer Swing

Medium

Swings the massive censer in wide arcs, covering large areas

Counter Strategy:

Time your dashes carefully and stay close to avoid the chain

Judgment Strike

Hard

Powerful downward slam that creates shockwaves

Counter Strategy:

Jump over the shockwave and attack during recovery

Chain Whip

Hard

Rapid chain attacks in multiple directions

Counter Strategy:

Use aerial movement to stay above the chains

Divine Spin

Expert

Spins rapidly with the censer extended, filling the arena

Counter Strategy:

Use wall cling and wait for the attack to end

Phase-by-Phase Strategy

Phase 1

100% - 40%

Boss Behavior:

Ground-based combat with censer swings and judgment strikes. Relatively predictable patterns.

Strategy:

Focus on learning censer timing. Attack after judgment strikes. Stay mobile and use the arena walls for positioning.

Attack Openings:

After judgment strikes, during censer swing recoveries, brief pauses between combos

Phase 2

40% - 0%

Boss Behavior:

Becomes airborne, introduces divine spin attacks, more aggressive chain combinations.

Strategy:

Master aerial combat. Use wall-cling extensively. Be patient and wait for safe openings. Don't get greedy with attacks.

Attack Openings:

End of divine spin attacks, after failed chain combinations, brief aerial pauses

🏆 Advanced Combat Tips

Wall Usage

The arena walls are crucial - master wall-cling and wall-jump timing for Phase 2 survival.

Censer Timing

Learn the exact timing of censer swings - there's a brief wind-up that telegraphs the direction.

Phase 2 Priority

In Phase 2, survival is more important than damage. Wait for clear openings and don't rush.

Victory Rewards

Defeating the Last Judge opens Act 2 areas and grants significant story progression.