An Optional Boss Worth the Climb: The Great Conchflies in Silksong
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I still remember the first time I stumbled into the Great Conchflies’ arena in Hollow Knight: Silksong . I was climbing the Blasted Steps from Shellwood, minding my own business, when two shell-winged troublemakers decided to turn a quiet platforming route into a theater of ricochets and burrowed ambushes. Honestly, I expected a gimmick. What I got was one of the most fair, silly, and memorable optional fights in the game. Even in 2026, on a fresh replay, this battle remains a highlight—partly because it feels like a boss that could have belonged in the original Hollow Knight, and partly because losing here is a punishment I would not wish on anyone. Finding the Arena 🐚 The Great Conchflies are optional. They sit between me and the nail art Needle Strike , which is taught by the Pinstress on the far west side of the Blasted Steps map. The arena waits before her, so if I want that reward, I have
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I still remember the first time I stumbled into the Great Conchflies’ arena in Hollow Knight: Silksong . I was climbing the Blasted Steps from Shellwood, minding my own business, when two shell-winged troublemakers decided to turn a quiet platforming route into a theater of ricochets and burrowed ambushes. Honestly, I expected a gimmick. What I got was one of the most fair, silly, and memorable optional fights in the game. Even in 2026, on a fresh replay, this battle remains a highlight—partly because it feels like a boss that could have belonged in the original Hollow Knight, and partly because losing here is a punishment I would not wish on anyone. Finding the Arena 🐚 The Great Conchflies are optional. They sit between me and the nail art Needle Strike , which is taught by the Pinstress on the far west side of the Blasted Steps map. The arena waits before her, so if I want that reward, I have
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