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Moorwing
Former Worker Catcher Turned Opportunistic Predator
Complete guide to Moorwing boss in Hollow Knight: Silksong. Winged mite-beast bred large to catch workers in Greymoor.
phase 1 Attacks
Ground Dash
2 Masks
Dashes along the ground from one side of arena to the other
Telegraph:Positioning from left to right or vice versa
Counter:Jump over the dash or stay on platforms above ground level
Aerial Slash Flurry
2 Masks
Unleashes multiple slashing attacks while hovering in air
Telegraph:Moves forward slightly and takes airborne position
Counter:Stay below and away from the attack zone, good opportunity for healing
Rotating Blade Throw
2 Masks
Throws single rotating blade that travels on ground before taking flight
Telegraph:Wind-up throwing motion
Counter:Watch trajectory carefully - jump when it rises, dodge when ground-bound
phase 2 Attacks
Enhanced Ground Dash
2 Masks
After dashing, throws rotating blade back in direction it came from
Telegraph:Similar to Phase 1 but followed by additional action
Counter:Avoid initial dash, then immediately prepare for blade counter-throw
Inverted Dual Throw
2 Masks
Throws rotating blades in both directions that converge toward middle
Telegraph:Flips upside down in preparation
Counter:Position at arena edges to avoid convergence point
Aerial Dash with Projectile
2 Masks
Horizontal flight followed by shooting rotating blade horizontally
Telegraph:Flies straight through air horizontally
Counter:Duck under flight path, then dodge horizontal projectile
Double Rotating Blade Throw
2 Masks
Throws two rotating blades - second circles back toward Moorwing
Telegraph:Enhanced version of Phase 1 throw
Counter:Dodge first blade normally, track second blade's return trajectory
Rewards
Guaranteed Drops
🎁
Journal Entry #1
lore
100%
Hunter's Journal completion
📦
Beast Shard
item
100%
Material component for upgrades
Moorwing
Difficulty:Hard
Phases:Two Phases
Type:
Importance:Optional
Combat Details
Damage Output:2 masks per hit
Fight Duration:5-7 minutes
Stagger Threshold:8 hits
Location
Primary:Greymoor
Region:Greymoor
Character
Gender:Unknown
Weapon:Natural claws and rotating blade projectiles
Faction:Greymoor Mite-Beasts
Voice Actor:Unknown
Key Rewards
Lore:Journal Entry #1
Item:Beast Shard
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Located in Greymoor