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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.
Overview
Moorwing
!Moorwing, Winged Mite-Beast, Bred Large
""Winged mite-beast, bred large to catch workers who once tried to flee their tasks. With its wranglers long dead, the Moorwing stalked the towers of Greymoor, feasting on passing pilgrims and tenders alike.""
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"— [Hunter](/crests/hunter)'s Journal Entry"
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