Hollow Knight Silksong Gurr the Outcast Guide
Gurr the Outcast is a boss you’ll face in Hollow Knight Silksong once you reach the Far Fields. His fight mixes quick burrows, shuriken swarms, and bone spikes that punish mistakes. This guide covers his location, strategy, and the reward you earn for defeating him.
Gurr the Outcast location in Hollow Knight Silksong
Gurr the Outcast is found in the eastern section of the Far Fields. The arena is only accessible in Act 3, and you must have Silk Soar unlocked to reach it. Once entered, the fight begins immediately.
Best loadout for Gurr the Outcast
Silk Skill
Thread Storm for burst when he surfaces.
Tools
Cogfly with Poison Pouch to chip him while dodging.
Fractured Mask for a safety buffer when low on health.
Crest
Witch Crest for added silk bind damage during short openings.
How to beat Gurr the Outcast
Stay mobile and watch the dust trails on the ground. These show where he will emerge.
When shurikens appear, move to a clear area before they expand. Jump over his charge and sidestep bone spikes by avoiding dust streams. Keep Cogfly active and focus on survival until you find safe hits.
Gurr the Outcast attack patterns
Expanding shurikens
He throws several that hover, grow, then vanish. Stay clear or slash to clear them.
Charge attack
He rolls back, dashes forward, and burrows. Jump over him.
Bone spikes
Dust lines mark where spikes will erupt. Move aside to avoid damage.
Gurr the Outcast rewards
Defeating him unlocks the nearby room. Inside, you receive the Grass Doll, an item needed for The Hidden Hunter objective.
Final Blurb
The Gurr the Outcast fight looks chaotic, but the patterns are consistent. Stay calm, punish surfacing windows, and let your tools carry extra damage. Once he falls, collect the Grass Doll and continue your Far Fields progress.
FAQ
Where is Gurr the Outcast found?
In the eastern Far Fields, unlocked in Act 3 with Silk Soar.
How do you counter his shurikens?
Keep away from clusters, and slash through one if it blocks your path.
What item does he drop?
The Grass Doll, which advances The Hidden Hunter objective.
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