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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.
Overview
Gurr the Outcast
!Gurr the Outcast, Huge Yet Stealthy Skarr
""Huge, yet stealthy Skarr. An expert trapper and master of the undergrowth. His tracks and traps... It should have been obvious from the start, this old [hunter](/crests/hunter) sought to draw me in. But what reason drove him to test himself so brutally? That answer I suspect I shall never know.""
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"— [Hunter](/crests/hunter)'s Journal Entry"
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