Silksong: Skull Ant Boss Boss Guide

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In every Metroidvania game, boss characters play a crucial role alongside the platforming action, which is what these games are chiefly known for. Hollow Knight excelled in its boss design, and Hollow Knight: Silksong continues this tradition by introducing fresh and formidable bosses that will puzzle players as they strive to devise strategies to overcome them.

In the game Hollow Knight: Silksong, a formidable early-game boss that many players may find challenging is known as either the Hunter’s March Guardian or Skarrgard. Although he doesn’t appear during combat, this guide will provide details about his attacks, effective counterstrategies, where to locate him, and the consequences of defeating him.

Where to Find the Hunter’s March Guardian in Silksong

To get to The Marrow, head towards its furthest right side. Be cautious as you journey through due to numerous enemies, falling platforms, and bothersome flying bugs. After defeating all obstacles in your path, you’ll encounter a room filled with bouncy red objects. Perform a downward slash on these to move forward. On the other side of The Marrow lies the route that directs you to Hunter’s March, where the boss awaits.

Closest Bench & Optimal Runback Route to Hunter’s March Guardian

The bench nearest to the boss is situated directly beneath his performance stage. It’s in this very location where you’ll encounter Grindle for the first time, who will task you with releasing him from his jail cell. If you manage to accomplish this, you’ll acquire the Straight Pin, an attack projectile that could prove useful for the upcoming boss battle as well.

Hunter’s March Guardian Attacks, Moves, & Counters

Attack Name Attack Image Visual Cues Counter
Double Slash
It will extend its weapon to perform a slash attack twice. Dash back as soon as you see the animation, and dash back in after the second slash to get a free hit.
Aerial Slam
The boss will jump high up in the air. When you see the jump animation, it is best to dash through the boss to reach the other side, giving you time to get a few hits in.
Burrowing Relocate
It digs a tunnel beneath its feet, and smoke will appear wherever the boss is about to pop out from. This does not count as an attack, but wherever the boss emerges, if you are standing in the way, you will take damage, so just dodge out of the way.

Tips to Beat the Hunter’s March Guardian

It’s best if you take on the boss battle only after you’ve acquired the Swift Step dash ability, found within the Deep Docks area. This skill lets you dash by pressing the R2/RT button on your controller, and holding it down will let Hornet sprint through various sections. Keep in mind that the Deep Docks are located beneath the boss, and reaching them involves traversing a path filled with magma and encountering several enemies.

To get a comprehensive guide about where to find the dash skill, feel free to explore this resource.

  • With the Sprint ability, this fight should not pose much of a problem to you, as your main plan should be to dash in and out after every attack.
  • Do not take the risk of attacking twice, as every attack the boss performs deals two mask damage.
  • Be careful of the boss whenever it goes underground, because it can appear underneath you, damaging you while you are not paying attention.
  • Make sure you gain some distance before going for a Bind to heal your wounds.

Reward for Beating the Boss

Defeating the boss won’t earn you any item rewards, but instead, you’ll gain access to the location known as Hunter’s March. Similar to other zones, it features a few resting spots (benches) and a merchant who offers handy equipment. There’s also a particularly tough boss battle found on the right side of the area, which demands the Drifter’s Cloak ability – an ability you can obtain within Far Fields.

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2025-09-06 04:37