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This page includes a wiki guide on Hollow Knight's Hornet boss encounter. For information on other sections, be sure to check out our Walkthrough.
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Hornet is a challenging boss located in the northwestern region of Greenpath. Enter the boss arena and Hornet will address the Knight before attacking.
Hornet is the first truly challenging boss encounter in Hollow Knight. With a variety of quick attacks with effectiveness at both short and long ranges, she is a formidable foe, so don't be alarmed if it takes a few attempts to learn her patterns before you start making serious headway.
One of Hornet's long range attacks is her dash attack, where she will wind up before quickly charging roughly three-fourths of the way across the screen. Jump as she makes her charge and slash downward at her to deal damage while avoiding harm.
Another attack is her needle throw attack. She will wind up, hurl her weapon ahead of her nearly the two-thirds length of the arena, then recall it. This attack roots her in place for a short time, so if you can stay out of range, this provides an excellent time to heal. If you are properly positioned, you can also leap over the needle, strike, then jump away as it returns to Hornet, but timing must be precise.
From time to time, Hornet will leap into the air and slash all around her in a large damaging circle. She can't be harmed by your Nail during this time, so keep your distance, heal, or leap up and cast Vengeful Spirit.
Hornet may also leap into the air and then dash diagonally towards the Knight. Sidestep her landing zone and you should be able to land one or two strikes before you need to move.
Once you deal a certain amount of damage, Hornet will become stunned, standing in place for several seconds before she recovers. During this time, you can heal up to three Masks of damage or, if you are already at full health, you can sneak in an extra, unguarded attack.
Continue to fight conservatively and eventually you'll defeat Hornet, causing her to flee, and freeing you up to loot the body of her last victim, scoring the incredibly useful Mothwing Cloak for your trouble.
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