Locating the Enigmatic Widow
Situated in the heart of Bellhart, the Widow demands strategic positioning and adept movement to conquer. Accessible only with the Silksong Cling Grip ability, players must begin their journey by ascending the ledges adjacent to the unlockable bench in Shellwood. From there, the path involves a careful maneuver over rightward platforms, a secret bell path, a careful descent through tunneling passages riddled with spikes and adversaries, finally reaching the elusive boss by dropping through a floor gap.
Mastering the Art of Combat with Widow
Understanding the Widow's attack patterns is crucial. Her primary maneuver involves a calculated leap, transitioning into a diagonal descent aimed directly at the protagonist, Hornet. A swift follow-up dash-strike ensues, targeting the player's dodge path. Employing the Wanderer or Reaper crest allows players to skillfully pogo off Widow during her leap, providing not only a tactical advantage but also an opportunity for in-air healing.
The Widow cleverly uses bells to ensnare players in complex area attacks. Her summoning of bells from silk threads introduces a shower of bells that demand keen observation; silk threads predict their eventual path. In sporadic bursts within phase one, these bells range from three to seven, each with varying degrees of difficulty to navigate, particularly the less predictable diagonal bells.
Evading the Widow's terrestrial charge involves sprinting in the opposite direction, capitalizing on the Cling Grip to deftly avoid the perilous bells erupting from below. The Drifter's Cloak, another valuable asset, plays a critical role in managing safe descent and maintaining optimal positioning.
Intensified Challenges in Phase Two
Phase two witnesses the Widow amplifying her aggression, combining phase-one techniques with incessant melee assaults intertwined with chaotic bell trajectories. Eliminating unnecessary leaps aids in minimizing exposure to bell paths, with the safest zone being mid-range, providing sufficient dodge space while still allowing consistent strikes against the Widow.
Recommended Tools and Reaping Rewards
While tools are not imperative for victory, items such as the Sting Shard prove advantageous, with Straight Pins and Tacks offering alternate strategies. Conquering the Silksong Widow is pivotal, granting access to the Needolin ability. It's imperative for players to return to Bellhart to collect this well-earned reward before advancing further in Pharloom.
