Skull Tyrant is a boss located in The Marrow in Hollow Knight: Silksong. This guide covers Skull Tyrant’s location, reward, its attack patterns, and strategies to help you win the fight.

Where to Find Skull Tyrant in Hollow Knight Silksong

Location: The Marrow

The Skull Tyrant is a heavily armored boss encountered in the Marrow. To access its arena, you’ll need the Cling Grip, and the fight only becomes available after accepting The Terrible Tyrant Quest from the quest board in Bone Bottom.

• Skull Tyrant Event in Bell Bottom

A second Skull Tyrant can appear later in Bell Bottom, where it kills an NPC and destroys a nearby bench. The exact trigger for this event is still being verified.

Hollow Knight Silksong Skull Tyrant Boss Drops & Rewards

• Heavy Rosary Necklace

• Crown Fragment

How to Beat Skull Tyrant in Hollow Knight Silksong

• Aim for the Face or Back

The Skull Tyrant’s heavy armor makes it resistant to most attacks. Damage can only be inflicted by striking its head or exposed back. Pogo attacks are ineffective, so stay grounded and position yourself carefully.

• Use the Longpin

The Longpin is the best tool against this boss thanks to its armor-piercing effect. Its range makes it easy to land hits on the Skull Tyrant’s large frame without exposing yourself too much.

• Keep Moving to Avoid Boulders

The fight takes place in a spacious arena—use that to your advantage. Constantly dash and run to evade its area attacks, especially during the falling boulders phase. Staying mobile is the key to survival.

Skull Tyrant Attack Patterns

• Charge Attack

Slowly rushes forward with a wide hitbox. Best avoided by jumping over it.

• Jumping Attack

Leaps into the air and crashes down at Hornet’s last position, causing boulders to drop around the impact site.

• Falling Boulders

Roars and stomps, triggering multiple rocks to fall throughout the arena.