Hollow Knight: Silksong - A Guide to Enemies, Sharpe's Companions

Hollow Knight: Silksong is set to introduce a host of new challenges, and none seem more intriguing than the coordinated enemy groups waiting to test Hornet’s skills. While standard foes are dangerous, it’s the unique trios that promise to be true highlights of the game’s combat. Based on revealed information, two groups stand out: Sharpe’s Companions and the mysterious Scholarly Trio.

Table of Contents

1. Sharpe’s Companions: The Hunter’s Deadly Entourage
1.1 Who is Sharpe?
1.2 Who Are The Companions?
2. The Scholarly Trio (Enemies #163, #164, #165): Guardians of Forbidden Knowledge
2.1 Origins and Role
2.2 Why These Trios Matter for Gameplay

This guide breaks down everything we know about these deadly squads, their potential origins, and the brutal fight strategies they might employ.

Sharpe’s Companions: The Hunter’s Deadly Entourage

One of the most explicitly named enemy groups comes directly from the game’s official lore reveals. Sharpe’s Companions are not your everyday enemies; they are a calculated hunting party with a single deadly goal.

Who is Sharpe?

Sharpe is a hunter from a distant land, specifically tasked with the mission of eliminating Hornet. He is a professional, and he hasn’t made the journey to the kingdom of Pharloom alone.

Who Are The Companions?

The key detail is that Sharpe brings two companions on his “deadly quest.” While their full identities remain a mystery, the official description states that Hornet will be “fighting for her life against this highly trained trio.” This suggests a boss fight or a recurring mini-boss encounter against a group that works in perfect synergy.

Appearance: A silhouette of one member, seen in promotional material, bears a resemblance to other enemies in the trailers, suggesting a possible shared species or origin.
Motivation: They are highly trained and working under Sharpe’s command. Their reasons are professional, making them cold and efficient antagonists.
The Threat: The phrase “highly trained trio” implies a fight that requires strategy, pattern recognition, and dealing with multiple attack vectors at once, much like the famous Watcher Knights from the original game.

The Scholarly Trio (Enemies #163, #164, #165): Guardians of Forbidden Knowledge

While Sharpe’s group are external hunters, another trio is deeply rooted in the history of Pharloom itself. Codenamed in the game’s files as Enemies #163, #164, and #165, this group is fascinating for their lore implications.

Origins and Role

This trio are described as “members of a scholarly suite, former tenders of a dusty vault full of ancient knowledge.” This immediately sets them apart. They aren’t mindless beasts; they are intellectuals, guardians of a forgotten archive.

Location: They will likely be found in a late-game area related to a library, archive, or ancient citadel—a “dusty vault” of secrets that Hornet must explore.
The Nature of the Threat: Their combat style is explicitly stated: they “work closely together, covering for each other’s weaknesses.” This suggests one of the most tactically complex fights in the game. You might face:
- A melee-focused member who protects a ranged attacker.
- One who heals or buffs the others.
- Attacks that are designed to trap Hornet between them.
Difficulty: They are confirmed to be a “tough later game trio,” meaning players will need fully upgraded tools and sharp reflexes to overcome them.

Why These Trios Matter for Gameplay

Team Cherry is signaling a continued commitment to sophisticated boss design. Fighting multiple enemies with complementary abilities is a classic way to raise the difficulty ceiling and force players to think strategically rather than just react.

Environmental Awareness: These fights will punish players who focus on a single target. You must constantly track all three enemies.
Loadout Choices: Certain Tools or Silkbind moves that create space or deal area-of-effect damage may become essential for surviving these encounters.
The Ultimate Test: defeating a well-coordinated trio will be a true mark of player skill, much like overcoming the Pantheon of Hallownest.

The arrival of these groups confirms that Hornet’s journey through Pharloom will be fraught with danger not just from monstrous creatures, but from intelligent, coordinated hunters and guardians determined to stop her.

Stay tuned as we update this guide with concrete strategies once Hollow Knight: Silksong releases and we can experience these thrilling fights firsthand.