How to Beat the Bell Beast Boss in Hollow Knight: Silksong
Silksong First Boss Guide
Silksong is finally here, and the internet is losing its collective mind. Years of waiting, countless memes, and way too many fake release date “leaks” later, and bam, we’re in Pharloom swinging Hornet’s needle at bugs twice her size.
One of the first true roadblocks you’ll hit is the Bell Beast, a chunky roly-poly that looks like it belongs in a toy chest until it’s bouncing across the screen and deleting your health bar.
Finding the Bell Beast Boss in Silksong
You’ll find this boss tangled up in silk near the top of The Marrow, hanging out uncomfortably close to map vendor Shakra.
Image: How to Find the Bell Beast Location | Hollow Night: Silksong
Don’t get too excited until you’ve unlocked the Silk Spear from Mosshome, though. You’ll need it to slice through the web and actually start the fight.
How the Fight Goes Down
I made a video guide below on how to beat the Bell Beast in Silksong for easy reference, but if you want it spelled out for you – the Bell Beast comes out swinging in two phases:
Phase One: It charges across the ground, leaps in big arcs, and sometimes rolls a couple of bouncing ball bells your way. You can tell which attack he’ll use by the size and position of the smoke/dust cloud before he attacks. Smoke that goes all the way up the screen – he’ll jump attack. Smoke that goes midway up the screen – he’ll charge.
Phase Two: The ceiling decides to join the party when the Bell Beast enrages. Bells start dropping with light pillars that telegraph where they’ll land. Stay mobile, hug the edges if you need breathing room, and pick your attack windows carefully.
It’s a battle of patience more than anything. Learn the patterns, strike when it’s safe, and don’t panic when bells start raining like it’s Mardi Gras.
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Boss Fight Tips
Unlock the Silk Spear in Mosshome first.
The height and position of the smoke will tell you if he’s going to jump or charge.
Watch for light pillars on the ground and above for incoming bells.
Don’t overcommit. Two or three hits, then reset.
Use downward jump strikes when it leaps. That’s basically free damage.
Save your silk for heals between phases, but don’t risk taking damage in the heal animation.
Rewards for Victory
Beating the Bell Beast feels good on its own, but you also unlock Bellways fast travel, letting you zip through Pharloom in style. On top of that, you snag a Silk Heart, which automatically regenerates a spool of silk. That’s a clutch resource that keeps you topped up for heals and abilities.
The Bigger Picture for Silksong
Silksong is proving it wasn’t just smoke and mirrors. The hype train has left the station, and this first major boss sets the tone. We already dug into how Hollow Knight: Silksong Crashes Storefronts and Indie Dev Egos, and the Bell Beast is another reminder that Team Cherry knows how to mix spectacle with skill checks.
So suit up, cut her loose, and get ready for a fight that’ll test your nerves as much as your reflexes.
Pharloom’s just getting started so if you haven’t tried the game yet, pick up Hollow Knight: Silksong for yourself on Steam for only $20!
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Don't Laugh at Me
September 9, 2025
I didn’t even notice the dust hahaha thanks