The Bell Beast is an early-game boss in Hollow Knight Silksong that poses a significant challenge and must be defeated to progress in the game.

This game features a variety of bosses, each with distinct attack patterns that can be incredibly punishing, especially for newcomers. The Bell Beast, a formidable foe, blocks a crucial path to the next area. To move forward, players need to locate and confront him in a tough battle. If you’re finding this encounter difficult, we have guidance to help you succeed.

How to locate and free the Bell Beast boss in Hollow Knight Silksong

Your journey to find the Bell Beast begins in the Marrow region, specifically on an upper level. When you first encounter him, he is entangled in silk threads that can’t be broken with regular attacks. To free him, head westward through the area, passing by the Shakra NPC. After defeating some enemies, continue to the summit in the Mosshome region, where you will find the Silkspear ability. This ability will enable you to break the threads using your silk.

To equip this ability, access the menu under the Crest screen. Once equipped, return to the Bell Beast and execute the ability once to break the silk threads, allowing for the boss battle to commence.

Strategies to defeat the Bell Beast boss in Hollow Knight Silksong

Once the silk threads are cut, the Bell Beast will initiate two primary attacks. The first involves a forward charge that you can avoid by jumping to the side. The second attack sees the beast leap from one side to the other before submerging itself underground again. This is the optimal moment to strike, using both your Silkspear ability and normal attacks while evading any incoming danger.

It’s advisable to position yourself in the center of the arena to have ample space for dodging and counterattacking effectively. In the second phase of the fight, the boss launches two large molten bells that move sideways, requiring you to jump to evade damage.

The arena is composed of bells, allowing you to anticipate where the boss will surface next by observing the vibrations on the ground. Utilize this information to craft your strategy and dodge attacks efficiently. In the final phase, the Bell Beast will drop bells from above, indicated by a bright light just before they fall. If you’re not directly beneath the illuminations, you should be safe.

Stay calm during the encounter, as the boss hits hard. Remember to heal when injured to avoid being encased in a cocoon and restarting the fight. Focus on evading the bells while dealing damage, and you’ll eventually take down the beast.

Rewards for defeating the Bell Beast boss

After defeating the Bell Beast, he will become your ally, granting you the ability to fast travel between previously visited areas with ease. This feature significantly simplifies returning to gather resources or explore hidden rooms you may have missed during your initial run.

For additional tips, feel free to explore our guides to complete all achievements in Hollow Knight Silksong.