Rank every memorable boss encounter from Team Cherry's beloved Metroidvania masterpiece Hollow Knight and its highly anticipated sequel Silksong! This comprehensive collection spans the entire gauntlet of challenges, from early-game guardians like False Knight and Gruz Mother to endgame nightmares such as Absolute Radiance and Nightmare King Grimm.
Test your skills against fierce warriors including the elegant Mantis Lords, the relentless Watcher Knights, and multiple versions of fan-favorite encounters like Hornet (both Sentinel and Protector forms). Dream bosses, DLC additions like the Grimm Troupe, and pantheon-exclusive variants such as Pure Vessel and Failed Champion are all represented. Whether you found certain fights exhilarating or frustrating, this tier list lets you definitively rank which bosses truly tested your mettle in Hallownest and beyond.
