Hollow Knight: Silksong – Strategy for the First Boss (The Giant Bee)

The first major boss (Moss Mother) you encounter resembles a giant bee. Its most dangerous attack is its powerful sting. Here’s a detailed strategy to defeat it:

How to Beat the First Boss (Moss Mother)

1. Avoiding the Sting Attack

The primary method to avoid its stinger thrust is to move to the top corners of the arena.

• The boss cannot hit the very top corners perfectly with its stinger.
• However, if you are standing even slightly away from the corner or more towards the center, you will get hit by the attack, even if you jump.
• Therefore, when you see it telegraphing the sting attack, immediately retreat to the top left or top right corner and stand still.

2. Other Attacks to Watch For

The boss has a varied moveset:

• Falling Rocks: It launches rocks from above. Keep an eye on their shadows on the ground to dodge them easily.
• Minion Summons: It summons its underdeveloped, smaller versions from the bottom of the arena. These minions are relatively easy to deal with individually but can be distracting if ignored.

3. Using the “Bind” Mechanic for Healing

A crucial survival tool in this fight is the “Bind” mechanic.

• During the fight, the boss provides one opportunity to heal by creating a Bindable object.
• To use it, you must press the A button (which is the default key for “Bind” on a controller; likely a different key like F or V on keyboard based on the control scheme).
• Do not use this heal immediately. Save it for when your health is critically low. The boss is aggressive and has quick, sudden attacks, making this single heal very valuable for recovering from a mistake.

Summary of Tips:

• Corner Strategy: Use the top corners as a safe zone for the sting attack.
• Awareness: Constantly watch for falling rocks and small minions.
• Strategic Healing: Save the single “Bind” opportunity for when you are at low health to avoid being caught off guard by a sudden combo.

This boss is not exceptionally difficult but requires patience and good positioning to defeat without taking unnecessary damage. Good luck!

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