The Raging Conchfly is one of the most challenging mid-game bosses in Hollow Knight: Silksong. Found deep within the Sands of Karak, this furious evolution of the Great Conchflies pushes players to read attack patterns, stay mobile, and time their counterattacks perfectly. If you struggled with its earlier counterparts, expect an even more chaotic fight here.
Where to Find the Raging Conchfly
To reach the Raging Conchfly, you’ll first need the Clawline ability. From the Blasted Steps, climb using Clawline rings toward the top-left path marked with a conch icon. This leads into the Sands of Karak, a biome packed with temporary platforms that activate only when striking nearby orbs.
The Raging Conchfly itself blocks your route to the Coral Tower. Beating it is required to proceed, making this fight unavoidable.
Recommended Loadout
While any balanced setup can work, the following tools and crests improve survivability and damage output:
- Tools: Flintslate (extra damage), Cogfly (chip damage while dodging), Spool Extender (more Silk storage), Pollip Pouch (adds venom effect), Magnetite Dice + Fractured Mask (survivability).
- Crests:
- Reaper Crest – pogo-friendly, strong mid-game option.
- Architect Crest – if you want extra tool slots and can manage without Silk spells.
Since most Silk is better spent on healing than offensive spells in this fight, loadouts that improve stamina and recovery are the safest bet.
Phase 1 – Attack Patterns
The opening phase relies on speed and relentless pressure. Expect these core moves:
- Burrow/Drill Attack
The boss spins, then drills through walls, floors, or ceilings before emerging on the opposite side. Steam or dust signals where it will reappear. Best approach: sidestep its path, then punish during its recovery frames. - Projectile / Conch Spit
The Conchfly spits out a ricocheting projectile. Avoid jumping directly away, as it will clip you. Instead, get underneath the boss as it fires for a safe counter window. Skilled players can even parry the projectile back.
Healing is safest immediately after dodging a Burrow. Don’t rush damage—focus on survival until you learn its rhythm.
Phase 2 – Attack Patterns
At roughly 60% HP, the Raging Conchfly roars and escalates the fight, summoning allies and chaining its own attacks faster.
- Roar + Minion Burrow
The boss summons smaller Conchflies to drill in different lanes while it performs its own horizontal charge. Stay in a lane without minion drills, then jump to evade the main spin. - Multi-Burrow / Delayed Drill Attack
The Conchfly spawns on one edge with three minions. They spin in random order before the boss drills last. Tools like Faydown Cloak shine here, letting you hop both the minion spins and the final charge safely.
Despite looking overwhelming, these sequences create safe attack windows once the drills finish. Resist the urge to overcommit—patience is rewarded.
Strategy Tips
- Watch for Steam/Smoke: Every emergence is telegraphed. Keep your eyes on the arena edges instead of just the boss.
- Pogo During Horizontal Attacks: When the boss charges horizontally, pogo strikes are a reliable way to deal damage.
- Don’t Bother Killing Summons: Mini Conchflies despawn after their coordinated drills. Focus on dodging instead of wasting damage.
- Best Time to Heal: During the boss’s horizontal drills—skip attacking and bind mid-air for recovery.
Rewards
Defeating the Raging Conchfly unlocks access to the Coral Tower, where you’ll obtain the Conchcutter, a spiraled weapon crafted from hardened shell. This tool can be thrown at an angle and ricochets across surfaces, catching enemies off-guard.
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The Raging Conchfly is a test of composure more than raw aggression. Its mix of drills, ricochets, and summoned minions punishes reckless play but rewards careful observation. Once you learn to read steam cues and strike during safe windows, this fight shifts from chaos to a controlled duel.
Victory not only clears the path forward but also arms you with the Conchcutter, making the battle well worth the effort. Play Now!
