Hollow Knight Silksong Chapel of the Beast Guide

The Chapel of the Beast in Hollow Knight Silksong is one of the first true gauntlets of Pharloom. Reaching it is a struggle of spikes, traps, and ant soldiers, and the Savage Beastfly waiting inside is infamous for its double-damage attacks. Beating it is mandatory, and the reward changes Hornet’s combat style completely.

How to Reach Chapel of the Beast

The Chapel of the Beast is located deep within Hunter’s March. From The Marrow, head east until you see red bouncing plants that mark the transition into this zone. Keep climbing through the vertical sections, fighting ant warriors and dodging spike puzzles until you find the winding path that leads upward.

Look out for a pressure plate trap before the Chapel entrance. A soldier ant will ambush you as the cage slams shut. Defeat it, then ride the air current above to reach the higher platforms. Continue left until you see the door to the Chapel.

Chapel of the Beast Platforming Walkthrough

Inside the Chapel, the level design shifts into a parkour test. Use the air currents and red plants to cross spike-filled chambers.

Expect crumbling floors and vertical spike corridors that force precise jumps. After the second spike wall drop, flip the lever on the right to unlock a shortcut back to the start. This saves you from repeating the full gauntlet after each attempt.

Push through enemies while watching your Silk meter carefully, since there are no easy healing windows during these rooms. Eventually, you’ll descend into the boss arena, where the pounding grows louder.

Savage Beastfly Boss Fight

The Savage Beastfly is the boss of Chapel of the Beast. All its attacks deal two Masks of damage, making mistakes brutal.

It uses horizontal charges that slam into walls, vertical dive bombs that create shockwaves, and a second phase where it summons enemies. Baiting its slams into walls opens a punish window for three quick strikes. During dives, dodge late and punish with a single upswing before retreating.

When it summons adds, try to lure it into using its floor slam, which can instantly crush the minions. Always clear the smaller enemies first, as they can trap you in tight spaces alongside the boss.

Patience is key. Use the Wanderer Crest for faster attacks or the Warding Bell Tool to make healing safer. Target the boss’s recovery animations and avoid overcommitting.

Chapel of the Beast Rewards

Defeating the Savage Beastfly rewards you with the Beast Crest. This Crest unlocks savage swiping attacks and allows Hornet to Bind into a temporary fury state that siphons life from enemies.

The Crest is auto-equipped after the fight, and you must use its new midair roll attack to pogo off the Chapel’s red plants and exit the building. The change feels awkward at first, so practice the new timing before leaving.

Final Blurb

The Chapel of the Beast is an early wall in Hollow Knight Silksong, designed to test platforming, combat awareness, and patience. The Savage Beastfly may feel overwhelming with its double-damage strikes and minion spam, but learning its rhythm makes the victory more satisfying.

The Beast Crest you earn adds one of the most powerful early-game options to Hornet’s arsenal, making the struggle worth it.