But, because it’s effectively just an “improved” version of the False Knight, most tend to sleep on it, and this is how it gets you.įor the less skilled players out there, Failed Champion’s main problem is that he doesn’t give you Soul when you hit it. The Failed Champion isn’t necessarily difficult you don’t even have to fight it. That picture of the tiny knight fighting against the three Mantis Lords at the same time will never get old. One could argue it makes for one of the most badass battles in the game, though. Unlike the other, more difficult Hollow Knight bosses below, Sisters of Battle is actually quite forgiving. Perhaps anticipating this thought from players, developer Team Cherry added the Sisters of Battle boss fight in the Godmaster DLC, answering that exact question. After beating the sisters, many may wonder how challenging the boss fight would have been had the game let you battle all three together instead of separately.
The Mantis Lords are one of the first real challenges skilled players will face in Hollow Knight. So, we left variants off this list… save for one or two exceptions.īut enough dallying. But, this should already be a given considering the Hall of Gods area (part of the Godmaster DLC) is endgame content meant for players looking for the extra workout.
Below, we’ve ranked the seven most difficult bosses in Hollow Knight, from easiest to hardest.Ī quick note: Ascended and Radiant boss variants are unquestionably more difficult to defeat compared to their base counterparts. Now that we’ve gotten the easy fodder out of the way, it’s time for the good stuff. The Hardest Bosses in Hollow Knight, Ranked The rest of this round-up won’t go down so easily.Īnd, well, pretty much every other boss we might have missed out on below shouldn’t give you too much trouble either. Although, if you do struggle against them, then you might want to start practicing. Here’s a list of all the bosses in Hollow Knight you can probably beat without much effort. Without further ado, here are the toughest boss battles in Hollow Knight, ranked by difficulty: The Easiest Bosses in Hollow Knightįirst up, let’s get the easiest bosses out of the way. With several dozen bosses spread throughout the land of Hallownest, it’s best to have an idea of which bosses are particularly brutal, so you know which to avoid-or which to run toward if you’re looking to test your mettle. Perhaps most of all, it’s known for tough-as-nails bosses that pose a unique challenge, no matter where or when you stumble upon them. The Metroidvania is heralded among fans and critics alike for its non-linear design, charming presentation, and deep lore.
Since its release in 2017, Hollow Knight has become one of the biggest indie games of the past decade. Hollow Knight is memorable for many reasons, but chief among them has to be the boss battles.