Hollow Knight Silksong Sister Splinter Boss Guide
The Sister Splinter boss in Hollow Knight Silksong is one of the toughest encounters in Shellwood. She hangs from the ceiling, throws spikes into your path, and crowds the arena with enemies. Beating her is the key to unlocking new movement skills and getting further into Pharloom.
Where to Find Sister Splinter
Sister Splinter is located in Shellwood. Take the lift near the central bench upward, then move right. Climb the platforms, head left, and you’ll enter the arena. This fight is required, so you cannot skip her.
How to Beat Sister Splinter
The fight opens with claw slashes from the ceiling. Watch her arm pull back to know which side she will strike, then dodge and punish with quick upward Needle hits. Do not jump too high, or you’ll clip her body and take damage.
She summons thorn spikes that fall after a dust warning. Break them quickly to avoid being boxed in. Leaving too many active will trap you and make dodging impossible.
At intervals she calls in minions. Clear them right away so you can keep attention on her. If you let them pile up, the arena becomes chaotic fast.
When you deal enough damage, Sister Splinter falls stunned. This is your chance to unload with Silk Skills or fast Needle combos. After this, Phase 2 begins. She speeds up, summons more spikes at once, and adds flying enemies to pressure you. Stay disciplined, focus on clearing space, and avoid overextending.
The safest rhythm is to stay under her, use short jumps into upward Needle strikes, break spikes as they appear, and heal during quiet moments. Every knockdown is your biggest chance to deal damage, so save your heavy hits for those openings.
Final Blurb
Sister Splinter is a battle of patience. Keep the arena under control, destroy spikes before they pile up, and punish her whenever she drops down. Once you master her rhythm, she becomes another fallen guardian on the path through Shellwood.
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FAQ
What reward do you get for beating Sister Splinter?
Beating Sister Splinter unlocks the path forward in Shellwood and grants a new movement skill needed for progression.
Can Sister Splinter be skipped?
No, she is mandatory. The Shellwood route remains blocked until she is defeated.
How do you deal with her thorn spikes?
Destroy spikes when they land. Clear only what you need to keep safe space open while still focusing on damage.
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