Face one of Hollow Knight Silksong's most challenging bosses. Master The Widow's complex web mechanics and four-phase combat system with our comprehensive strategy guide.
Slows movement and prevents certain abilities
Use Silk Dash or needle attacks to break free quickly
Detonate after a short delay, dealing area damage
Recognize the visual cue and maintain safe distance
Change the trajectory of Hornet's movement
Use them strategically for positioning advantages
Creates web patterns that limit movement. Uses ranged silk attacks and web traps.
Learn web pattern recognition. Focus on mobility and avoid getting trapped. Attack during web creation pauses.
Abandons defensive webs for direct attacks. Faster movement and combination attacks.
Master parrying and counter-attacks. The Widow becomes more predictable but hits harder.
Combines web control with aggressive attacks. Environmental hazards increase significantly.
Perfect execution required. Use the arena's verticality and maintain silk energy for escapes.
Chaotic attack patterns with maximum aggression. All previous attacks in rapid succession.
Survival-focused gameplay. Take safe damage opportunities only. Perfect your timing.
Each phase transition has a brief vulnerability window. Learn these timings for massive damage opportunities.
The Widow's web patterns follow subtle visual cues. Master pattern recognition to predict safe zones.
Perfect silk energy management is crucial. Save energy for emergency escapes in Phases 3-4.
Victory grants access to the true ending path and the most powerful silk abilities in the game.
The Widow is considered one of the most challenging bosses in Hollow Knight Silksong. This fight requires mastery of all game mechanics and perfect execution. Consider completing all other content before attempting this encounter.