The Hunter’s March Guardian is a mini-boss in Hollow Knight: Silksong. This boss fight is encountered just outside the entrance to the Hunter’s March area. Players following along the path to the right from The Marrow will eventually enter a cave that will lead to this fight. Although this fight is doable at any point in the game, it is essential to have crucial abilities to get the best of the guardian. In this guide, we will tell you how to defeat Hunter’s March Guardian boss in Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Hunter’s March Guardian Boss Guide – Hollow Knight: Silksong
Useful Preparation for the Fight
Before players head inside the cave to the Hunter’s March area to fight the guardian mini-boss, it is best to consider a few things. First of all, you must unlock the bench underneath the boss fight location. If you go down, you will see a cellar door on the right. Go inside to find a bench and rest for a save point. Moreover, players can meet Grindle (NPC) in this cellar, who will reward you with a Straight Pin (projectile attack) if you free him from the prison. Make sure to rest at the bench so you can always start closer to the boss fight.
The second essential preparation for this fight is to get the Swift Step skill. It is the Dash ability of Hornet that allows you to dash in a direction and sprint. As the Hunter’s March Guardian has quite a range with its weapon, having a dash ability will allow you to hit and move away without getting caught.
Hunter’s March Guardian Attacks and Counters
Once you are ready with the preparations, it’s time to learn all the attacks of the boss, so that you can counter them. Here are all the attacks of Hunter’s March Guardian and how to counter them.
Double Slash: Guardian will do a double slash with its scythe weapon.
Counter: You can parry this attack by attacking at the perfect time of each slash. After that, get close to the guardian to land a couple of hits and then move away. Alternatively, move away when it is extending its arm and jump up, and perform the sweep attack in the air. It will make you bounce, allowing you to perform the sweep attack multiple times.
Aerial Slam: Guardian will jump high in the air and slam the scythe weapon on the player’s position.
Counter: Move opposite to the guardian’s direction as soon as he jumps to dodge the slam. It will give you the opportunity to get behind the guardian and land a couple of hits.
Burrowing Attack: Guardian will burrow into the ground and come out from the player’s location.
Counter: Look for the white smoke coming out from the ground to predict the guardian’s relocation position. Stay outside of the white smoke but stand close to it, so that you can land a couple of hits when the guardian comes out of the ground. Alternatively, you can jump up as soon as the guardian comes up from the ground and then perform sweep attacks.
Tips for Defeating Hunter’s March Guardian
Here are some useful tips to help you in the fight against the Hunter’s March Guardian.
Run straight to the boss and hit him 3 to 4 times, and then move away. If the guardian performs the aerial slam, dash to the right to go behind him and hit him a few times.
Keep your distance if you are not comfortable in parrying.
Prioritize jumping and performing sweeping attacks in the air. If the guardian does not burrow, you will be able to perform four to five sweep attacks at a time.
If you get hit, move to a safe distance to Bind and heal yourself.
Perform the Silkspear ability when you get the chance to deal more damage.
Overall, it is one of the most difficult bosses in the early stages of Hollow Knight: Silksong. If you are struggling to defeat him, it’s best to get the dash ability first. It will make the fight much easier for you with more mobility.
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