Raging Conchfly Boss Guide (How to Defeat)
The Raging Conchfly is a boss in Hollow Knight: Silksong, located in the Sands of Karak. Defeating this boss is required to gain access to the Coral Tower. This guide details its location, recommended loadouts, attack patterns, and strategies to efficiently defeat it.
Raging Conchfly
Location: Sands of Karak - Top Left Corner
Rewards: Access to Coral Tower
Where to Find the Raging Conchfly
Section titled “Where to Find the Raging Conchfly”The Raging Conchfly is positioned east of the Coral Tower, at the top left corner of the Sands of Karak. To reach its arena, navigate through the area carefully, as it guards the pathway to the Coral Tower. Defeating the Raging Conchfly is mandatory to proceed.
How to Beat the Raging Conchfly
Section titled “How to Beat the Raging Conchfly”- The boss burrows constantly; attack whenever it emerges from walls or ceiling.
- Stand near the emergence points and prepare for Threadstorm or pogo attacks.
- Avoid engaging summons; they will despawn after synchronized attacks. Focus solely on the Raging Conchfly.
Player Tips
Section titled “Player Tips”- Pogo Attack: Required when the boss drills horizontally toward you.
- Observation: Watch for smoke signals indicating the boss’s upcoming emergence.
- Summons: Ignore minor conchflies and maintain positioning to counter the main boss.
Raging Conchfly Attack Patterns
Section titled “Raging Conchfly Attack Patterns”Phase 1 Attacks
Section titled “Phase 1 Attacks”The Conchfly drills horizontally or vertically and reemerges at the opposite wall.
How to Dodge: Step aside and use pogo attacks when it drills horizontally. Track the smoke to anticipate reemergence points.
Spits a conch shell towards Hornet’s location; it can bounce up to four times.
How to Dodge: Side-step to dodge or attack the conch with Needle to destroy it instantly.
Phase 2 Attacks
Section titled “Phase 2 Attacks”Summons multiple small conchflies and performs a simultaneous horizontal drill.
How to Dodge: Pick a safe side of the arena. Dodge the first horizontal drill, then land quick hits on the nearest Conchfly before it resurfaces. Repeat for each cycle.
Summons multiple small conchflies and performs a simultaneous vertical drill.
How to Dodge: Stand on a safe side. Dodge the vertical drill and quickly strike the nearest Conchfly before it resurfaces. Maintain awareness of steam indicators for timing.
Raging Conchfly Rewards
Section titled “Raging Conchfly Rewards”- Access: Defeating the Raging Conchfly grants entry to the Coral Tower.
- Drops: No additional loot; the primary reward is progression.
- The Raging Conchfly blocks the path to the Coral Tower, making it a required encounter.
- Its drilling and projectile attacks test the player’s positioning, timing, and ability to punish during openings.
- Summons serve as distractions; focus on the main Conchfly to efficiently complete the fight.