The Savage Beastfly is a notorious early-game skill check in Hollow Knight: Silksong. Its unpredictable movement and chaotic enemy spawns can quickly overwhelm players. This boss requires patience, precise timing, and an understanding of its one key mechanic more than any other.
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This guide will break down the Beastfly’s attacks and provide a clear strategy to overcome the chaos and secure your win.
The #1 Rule: The Tracking Torpedo Attack
This is the Beastfly’s signature move and the most important mechanic to master. Getting hit by it constantly is the main reason players fail.
- The Attack: The boss charges up and then launches itself like a missile directly at Hornet.
- The Trick: The torpedo tracks your position until the very last moment. If you jump too early, it will adjust its trajectory in mid-air and hit you.
- How to Dodge It: You must delay your jump. Wait until the Beastfly is almost upon you, then jump straight up. This gives it no time to adjust, and it will harmlessly pass underneath you.
Savage Beastfly Attack Pattern Breakdown
1. The Torpedo Combo (Your Damage Window)
The boss typically uses the torpedo attack in a sequence:
- It launches at you (dodge with a delayed jump).
- It flies across the top of the screen.
- It returns, often bonking its head on the platform, stunning itself for a few seconds.
- What to Do: This stun period is your primary damage window. Get in close and land 2-3 hits on its head.
2. The Slam Attack
- The Attack: The Beastfly rears up and slams down onto the platform.
- How to Dodge: Simply dash to the side. The slam has a small shockwave, but it’s easy to avoid.
- What to Do: As soon as it lands, dash back towards it and get a single quick hit in before it recovers.
3. Enemy Spawns (The Chaos Factor)
This is what makes the fight unpredictable. The Beastfly will periodically spawn various enemies into the arena.
- Strategy #1 – Let the Boss Kill Them: The most efficient strategy is to bait the boss. Position yourself near a spawned enemy when the Beastfly is about to use its slam attack. Its slam will often crush the smaller enemies for you, clearing the arena.
- Strategy #2 – Kill Them Yourself: If they are isolated, you can quickly take them out. However, trying to fight them while also dodging the boss is risky and can lead to taking unnecessary damage.
When to Heal and General Tips
- Best Healing Windows:
- When the Beastfly flies across the top of the screen after a missed torpedo. This is a long, safe period.
- When the boss is stunned after bonking its head.
- Use Your Silkbind Attacks: When the boss is stunned, use a powerful Silkbind move (like the one shown in the video) for significant burst damage. This can help end the fight faster, reducing the chances for things to go wrong.
- Prioritize Survival: This fight has a lot of RNG due to the enemy spawns. Don’t get greedy for damage. Focus on dodging the torpedo above all else, and chip away at the boss’s health during the safe windows. Keeping your health high is more important than dealing one extra hit.
- Be Patient: This boss may take several attempts. Learn the timing of the delayed jump, and the rest of the fight will slowly fall into place.
Master the delayed jump, control the chaos by using the boss against its own minions, and your victory over the Savage Beastfly is assured.
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