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

Where to Find Phantom in Hollow Knight Silksong

Location: Bilewater (Exhaust Organ)

The Phantom is a hidden boss found inside the Exhaust Organ in Bilewater. To unlock this fight, you’ll first need to solve the Mist Puzzle in the area.

Hollow Knight Silksong Phantom Boss Drops & Rewards

• Cross Stitch Technique

How to Beat Phantom in Hollow Knight Silksong

- Equip the Magnetite Dice for Extra Safety

With the Magnetite Dice equipped, there’s a chance incoming damage will be negated. The effect is random, but it can save you in clutch moments during this fast-paced fight.

 - Punish Openings Between Attacks

The Phantom briefly pauses between its combos. Use these short windows to land safe hits before repositioning.

 -  Pogo Off Dash and Spear Moves

When the Phantom performs a Dash Attack or Spear Throw, you can pogo off its body for extra damage while staying mobile.

 - Watch Out for the Parry

The Phantom occasionally raises its spear in a defensive stance. Striking during this animation triggers a counterattack, which can deal heavy damage. Wait until the guard ends before resuming offense.

Phantom Attack Patterns

 - Jump Attack

Leaps into the air and hurls its spear diagonally downward.The Phantom leaps into the air, then throws its spear down diagonally.

 - Parry

Enters a guard stance; hitting it triggers a fast counter lunge.

 - Dash Attack

Charges forward, stabbing three times in succession.

 - Spear Throw

Launches its spear across the arena, then dashes after it.

 - Super Jump Attack

Vanishes upward, then slams down in a wide white AoE beam. Dodge quickly to avoid being caught.