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Pinstress
Teacher of the Needle Strike
Complete guide to Pinstress boss in Hollow Knight: Silksong. Blade maiden survivor who teaches Needle Strike ability.
phase 1 Attacks
Teaching Strikes
2 Masks
Demonstrates pin techniques while testing student's ability
Telegraph:Assumes instructional stance
Counter:Learn from the demonstration and adapt timing
Precision Pin Thrust
2 Masks
Precise pin attacks showcasing decades of blade maiden training
Telegraph:Focuses with master's concentration
Counter:Match her precision with careful positioning
Ancient Technique Display
2 Masks
Executes techniques from her extinct warrior order
Telegraph:Channels memories of fallen warrior sect
Counter:Respect the ancient knowledge while defending appropriately
phase 2 Attacks
Master's Final Test
3 Masks
True combat prowess as last surviving blade maiden
Telegraph:Adopts serious combat stance from warrior days
Counter:Rise to meet the challenge with everything learned
Solitary Strength
2 Masks
Attacks honed through decades of solitary training
Telegraph:Channels long years of isolated practice
Counter:Acknowledge her dedication while maintaining combat readiness
Rewards
Guaranteed Drops
🗡️
Needle Strike
ability
100%
Advanced pin combat technique taught by Pinstress
🎁
Pin Badge
tool
100%
Badge related to pin mastery
🎁
Hunter's Journal Entry
lore
100%
Pinstress journal completion
Possible Drops
🎁
Blade Maiden's Respect
achievement
100% after training completion
Pinstress
Difficulty:Hard
Phases:Two Phases
Type:
Importance:
Combat Details
Damage Output:2 masks per hit
Fight Duration:5-7 minutes
Stagger Threshold:5 hits
Location
Primary:Blasted Steps
Region:Blasted Steps
Character
Gender:Female
Weapon:Traditional blade maiden pin weapons
Faction:Extinct Warrior Sect
Voice Actor:Unknown
Key Rewards
Ability:Needle Strike
Tool:Pin Badge
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Located in Blasted Steps