Widow Boss Guide

Master the Widow boss fight in Hollow Knight: Silksong with our comprehensive guide. Learn attack patterns, weaknesses, and effective strategies for both phases, including an easy cheese method.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Widow has two phases.
• Phase 2 removes the Debris Earthquake and the divebomb portion of the Divebomb/Flurry Combo.
• The running sword flurry is a primary attack in Phase 2.
• The Hunter's Crest may offer a larger window for attacks.
• Silkspear is mentioned as a useful attack skill.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Widow uses Divebomb/Flurry Combo, Debris Drop, and Debris Earthquake. Focus on dodging and attacking opportunistically.
2. Phase 2: Widow uses a more concentrated Debris Drop and primarily the running sword flurry. The Debris Earthquake and divebomb are removed. This phase is generally tougher due to increased debris.

Strategy:

• Be patient and don't be greedy with attacks. Widow often disappears and reappears.
• In Phase 1, pay attention to debris origins. The combo maneuver is relatively easy to dodge.
• When Widow shrinks and runs across the screen, prepare for the Debris Earthquake. Jump and float towards the first eruption.
• A new attack in Phase 1 involves concentrated debris falling in one area. Be careful to dodge this.
• In Phase 2, Widow drops more debris, making it harder.
• Play defensively in Phase 2 and calculate your strikes.

Easy Widow Fight (Cheese Strategy):

• Complete Phase 1 normally.
• In Phase 2, hug the right wall. Most debris will not hit you.
• The primary attack to worry about is Widow's running flurry.
• Use a mid-air downward strike when Widow charges at you in the corner.
• Utilize Crests like the Hunter's Crest for potentially larger attack windows.
• Use attack skills like Silkspear, which can be effective as Widow often stays grounded in Phase 2.
• Repeat the process until Widow is defeated.

• After defeating Widow, the town of Bellhart returns to normal.
• New Wishes/Quests become available.
• The game can be continued.