How to Defeat the Bell Beast in Hollow Knight: Silksong—Top Tricks & Tips

In Hollow Knight: Silksong, I found myself facing the formidable Bell Beast early on, and it was no walk in the park for me as a novice player!

The being is rather substantial, capable of significantly depleting your health if caution isn’t exercised. Rash behavior such as landing excessive blows instead of dodging could potentially result in your defeat.

Should you find yourself struggling against the Bell Beast in Hollow Knight: Silksong, here are a few strategies that might help you emerge victorious:

This rephrased version aims to provide a more conversational and helpful tone, while still conveying the main idea of offering tips for defeating the Bell Beast.

All Bell Beast Attacks in Hollow Knight: Silksong

As the second-in-command character from Hollow Knight: Silksong, the Bell Beast possesses a limited repertoire of moves that you should keep an eye on.

Rush Attack

In a fight, the Bell Beast has two primary strategies. Initially, it burrows from the ground and dashes across the screen. To prevent harm, you can simply leap over it.

Jump Attack

Keep a keen eye for the second type of assault – it bursts out of the earth on the opposite side of the screen and then briefly pauses before disappearing back underground. To distinguish it from the charging attack, pay attention for it to emit a loud noise just as it emerges from the ground.

Bell Throw

Upon inflicting some harm, the Bell Beast emerges from the central part of the arena, then hurls two bells to the sides of its location.

Desperation Yell

When sufficiently provoked, the Bell Beast lets out a shriek and summons a horde of bells that cascade from above. These bells differ from the bell toss attack; once they hit the ground and rebound, they vanish without rolling or bouncing further.

Bell Beast Boss Weaknesses in Hollow Knight: Silksong

To successfully battle the Bell Beast in Hollow Knight: Silksong, always keep an eye on its moves. Each time the boss emerges from the ground, notice where it will reappear. If it’s close to either side of the arena, listen for a loud noise. When you hear that sound, the beast is going to leap over you. While it jumps, quickly perform a short jump (ensure you don’t execute a full jump directly into the enemy). Once it lands, you can also get a second strike if you act swiftly.

If no sound of a scream erupts from the ground, the Bell Beast will head to the opposite side. To deal with this situation effectively, jump when it appears and perform a downward attack. Upon hitting, you’ll rebound off of it and have an opportunity for a follow-up strike.

Emphasize identifying the distinction between these two assaults and the methods for defending against them, and you’ll breeze through the initial stage of the battle.

After inflicting some harm, the Bell Beast will rise centrally, using its bell toss. Although you can potentially land a single hit in this spot, it’s advisable to step back from the enemy and evade the approaching bells instead. It’s wiser to continue dealing damage than to take the risk here.

After repeatedly evading and retaliating, the Bell Beast will suddenly emerge in the middle of the arena, emitting a loud roar. If you’re within range at this moment, you have an opportunity to land up to four attacks on the creature. However, if you’re uncertain whether it’s screaming or performing another bell maneuver, it’s best to proceed with caution.

Following the loud cry, several bells suspended overhead will drop down. Keep an eye on the dust to figure out where they are originating. Once the bell has struck the ground once, it’ll pass through the floor without rolling any further. Although not always the case, we’ve noticed that the right side of the arena tends to be safer from this kind of assault.

As a gamer, here’s how I’d put it:

From hereon, keep an eye out for bells randomly dropping from above during the fight. Make it a priority to dodge them whenever they appear. By now, you should have a good grasp on most of the Bell Beast’s other attacks to successfully take down the second Hollow Knight: Silksong boss.

After your battle’s conclusion, familiarize yourself with every prize and milestone you’ll encounter on your ensuing voyage, and observe how the main character, Hornet, altered the destiny of Silksong in the process.

2025-09-04 20:20