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Father of the Flame
Sacred Icon of Immolation
Complete guide to Father of the Flame boss in Hollow Knight: Silksong. Sacred totem worshipped by Burning Bugs in Wisp Thicket with immolation themes.
phase 1 Attacks
Sacred Flame Burst
2 Masks
Releases waves of purifying fire in cardinal directions
Telegraph:Totem glows with increasing intensity
Counter:Position between flame waves, use gaps to approach
Immolation Call
3 Masks
Summons devoted followers who self-destruct in explosive worship
Telegraph:Burning Bugs appear around arena
Counter:Eliminate followers quickly or retreat to safe distance
phase 2 Attacks
Divine Conflagration
3 Masks
Massive fire attacks covering large arena sections
Telegraph:Arena fills with sacred smoke
Counter:Identify safe zones through smoke patterns
Sacrificial Pyre
2 Masks
Creates burning ground that follows Hornet's position
Telegraph:Ground beneath Hornet begins glowing
Counter:Constant movement, avoid standing still
Rewards
Guaranteed Drops
🗡️
Flame Arts
ability
100%
Fire-based combat techniques
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SilkĂ— 400
currency
100%
Father of the Flame
Difficulty:Hard
Phases:Two Phases
Type:
Importance:Optional
Combat Details
Damage Output:2-3 masks per hit + fire damage
Fight Duration:5-8 minutes
Stagger Threshold:10 hits
Location
Primary:Wisp Thicket
Region:Wisp Thicket
Character
Gender:Genderless (Sacred Object)
Weapon:Sacred flames and burning devotion
Faction:Burning Bugs Religious Icon
Voice Actor:Unknown
Key Rewards
Ability:Flame Arts
Currency:Silk
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Located in Wisp Thicket