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Gurr the Outcast
Expert Trapper and Master of the Undergrowth
Complete guide to Gurr the Outcast boss in Hollow Knight: Silksong. Huge yet stealthy Skarr expert trapper in Far Fields.
phase 1 Attacks
Underground Ambush
2 Masks
Emerges from underground to strike from beneath Hornet
Telegraph:Slight ground disturbance or rustling undergrowth
Counter:Watch for ground movement patterns, stay mobile to avoid ambush zones
Trap Deployment
3 Masks
Places hidden traps throughout arena that activate when stepped on
Telegraph:Gurr briefly disappears into undergrowth
Counter:Memorize trap locations, use aerial movement to avoid ground hazards
Stealth Strike
2 Masks
Uses natural camouflage to approach undetected before striking
Telegraph:Becomes briefly invisible in undergrowth
Counter:Listen for audio cues, watch for movement in vegetation
Territorial Charge
3 Masks
Direct charge attack across arena when position is revealed
Telegraph:Rears up and roars before charging
Counter:Dash away perpendicular to charge direction, use opportunity to counterattack
phase 2 Attacks
Desperate Trapping
3 Masks
Deploys numerous traps simultaneously across entire battlefield
Telegraph:Multiple ground disturbances across arena
Counter:Take to the air, use platforms to avoid ground-based hazards
Hunter's Gambit
4 Masks
High-damage attack representing his final test of the Hunter's skill
Telegraph:Gurr positions at arena center and bellows
Counter:Perfect timing and positioning required, represents ultimate skill test
Rewards
Guaranteed Drops
🎁
Journal Entry #1
lore
100%
Hunter's Journal completion
🎁
Trapper's Knowledge
world_change
100%
Understanding of Skarr trap mechanics and hunting patterns
Gurr the Outcast
Difficulty:Hard
Phases:Two Phases
Type:
Importance:Optional
Combat Details
Damage Output:2-3 masks per hit + trap damage
Fight Duration:6-8 minutes
Stagger Threshold:8 hits
Location
Primary:Far Fields
Region:Far Fields
Character
Gender:Male
Weapon:Natural claws, underground mobility, trap deployment, stealth
Faction:Far Fields Wildlife
Voice Actor:Unknown
Key Rewards
Lore:Journal Entry #1
World_change:Trapper's Knowledge
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Located in Far Fields