The Blasted Steps area in Hollow Knight: Silksong serves as a crucial gateway to the second act of Team Cherry’s latest venture. Successfully navigating this challenging zone requires specific tools and abilities.
This region is not only intricate but also presents formidable foes that can significantly hinder your progress if you’re unprepared. In the following guide, you’ll find comprehensive instructions on reaching the Blasted Steps, overcoming its platforming obstacles, and ultimately facing the boss, The Last Judge.
How to Access the Blasted Steps
To embark on your journey into the Blasted Steps, it is essential to equip yourself with certain items.
First, you will need the Needolin to unlock a critical door, which can be obtained by defeating Widow in the Haunted Bellhart. Additionally, acquiring the Cling Grip is necessary—be sure to follow our dedicated guide for its location.
Once equipped, take a ride on the Bellway to reach Shellwood. Proceed leftward, navigating past gaps until you encounter a long, dusty road leading directly to the Blasted Steps.
If you find this route inaccessible, consider wall-jumping and using the pogo technique off the flowers as illustrated in the accompanying gallery. Ultimately, regardless of your chosen path, make your way into the Blasted Steps.
Navigating Dangerous Gaps
Continue left and keep an eye out for falling rocks. Jump into the first gap, as the leftward path will be blocked for now.
Ascend and move right, jumping over a spike pit and climbing further upward into the next area.
You’ll immediately spot a bench on your left, offering a chance to rest if necessary. Beware of the sand up ahead, as it functions like spikes—falling in will cause damage.
The wind can complicate your jumps, so utilize the Drifter’s Cloak to gain control. Proceed left and execute a significant jump onto the next platform before moving to the one on the right.
Climb up and return to the left platform where you’ll encounter a fierce new enemy: agile ancient swordsmen whose attacks can be dodged with practice.
The most formidable attack is the shield bash, followed by a two-strike combo. Defeat this enemy, then leap to the left, reaching an alcove with spikes at the bottom.
Wall-jump up and prepare to confront additional enemies. Once defeated, harness the wind gust to propel yourself, or skillfully pogo off the bells to traverse the gap.
Your goal is to land safely on the furthest platform to the right. Below, surrounded by sand, you can use the Drifter’s Cloak to float down and collect a Memory Locket.
As you enter the next section, glide across the platforms using your cloak. At the end, you’ll find Shakra, the mapmaker—be sure to purchase the Blasted Steps map from her.
Finding Your Way to the Boss
After your conversation with Shakra, head upwards and then to the left. Cautiously cross the gaps while being alert for a new enemy that fires a spinning cone, which can bounce back at you.
Upon reaching the end of this area, utilize the bells to latch onto the wall and glide to the next platform. Combining your skills with the Drifter’s Cloak and Cling Grip will help you navigate through to the path’s conclusion.
While there’s a cache of rosaries below, focus on ascending. Grab onto the wall at the top and continue upwards into the upper section. Avoid any falling rocks and dash into a safe zone.
Keep moving left, using your cloak to reach the platform on the far left. Flick the switch to open some gates that will allow you to ascend even higher.
Utilize the opened gates, bounce off the bell to access a wall leading upward. Continue to climb until you find a hole to jump into.
To the left, you can insert rosaries to establish a bench or unlock a Bellway. If you veer left and head up, you can also locate a flea for the caravan quest.
When you return to the forked hallway, proceed to the right; this path leads directly to your next challenge: The Last Judge.
Conquering The Last Judge
In this boss encounter, deploying your Drifter’s Cloak will provide enhanced control in the air. Evade the buzzing enemies and ascend the platforms.
Move left to neutralize a swordsman, then leverage this platform to float over, using the bells to leap towards the wall above.
On the next platform, you’ll face another swordsman and the cone-firing enemy. Dispatch them, then bounce off the bells to reach the subsequent wall.
As you approach the next platform, prepare for the critical battle against The Last Judge; you’ll need the Needolin to activate the door and initiate the fight scene.
Expect a challenging confrontation with this aggressive boss. However, with the strategies outlined in this guide, defeating him should be manageable.
Once you vanquish The Last Judge, your journey through the Blasted Steps will be complete, allowing you to “enter Act 2 of Silksong.
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