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Nyleth
Guardian of the Wood's Fragile Order
Complete guide to Nyleth boss in Hollow Knight: Silksong. Ancient heart of Shellwood maintaining the wood's fragile order.
phase 1 Attacks
Root Network Surge
3 Masks
Activates connected root network to attack through ground
Telegraph:Ground trembles as root systems activate
Counter:Stay airborne and watch for root emergence patterns
Living Branch Sweep
3 Masks
Uses connected branches to sweep across arena areas
Telegraph:Branch systems begin coordinated movement
Counter:Navigate between branch movements using natural gaps
Protective Bark Shield
0 Masks
Creates natural armor that reflects attacks temporarily
Telegraph:Bark hardens and takes defensive posture
Counter:Wait for defensive phase to end before engaging
phase 2 Attacks
Woodland Harmony Disruption
3 Masks
Disrupts natural order causing environmental chaos
Telegraph:All connected plants begin chaotic movement
Counter:Find stable ground and avoid chaotic plant movements
Ancient Growth Acceleration
3 Masks
Accelerates plant growth to create hazardous terrain
Telegraph:Rapid plant growth emanates from Nyleth's position
Counter:Stay mobile to avoid being trapped by rapid growth
Final Sanctuary Defense
4 Masks
Last attempt to maintain natural order through defensive explosion
Telegraph:Desperate protective energy radiates from core
Counter:Maintain maximum distance during energy buildup
Rewards
Guaranteed Drops
🎁
Hunter's Journal Entry
lore
100%
Nyleth journal completion
🗡️
Nature's Blessing
ability
100%
Connection to living systems and enhanced natural awareness
💰
Silk× 300
currency
100%
Possible Drops
✨
Heart of the Wood
charm
100% on first defeat
Ancient relic maintaining natural balance
Nyleth
Difficulty:Hard
Phases:Two Phases
Type:
Importance:
Combat Details
Damage Output:3 masks per hit
Fight Duration:6-8 minutes
Stagger Threshold:6 hits
Location
Primary:Shellwood
Region:Shellwood
Character
Gender:Female
Weapon:Natural connection to all living things in Shellwood
Faction:Shellwood Guardians
Voice Actor:Unknown
Key Rewards
Lore:Hunter's Journal Entry
Ability:Nature's Blessing
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Located in Shellwood