Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally out, and I’ve been trying my best to avoid spoilers (something near impossible when you write about video games for a living!). This means that I’ve gotten to enjoy the experience the way I played Hollow Knight before it—without any guidance. It also means, unfortunately, that I made a mistake.
Mild spoilers for Hollow Knight: Silksong ahead!Early in the game, I made two decisions that robbed me of what was shaping up to be one of my favorite fights. First, I left the battle with Moorwing without defeating it. Then, I agreed to relocate the flea caravan. Together, this resulted in locking me out of the Moorwing battle, and although all hope is not lost, I’m disappointed that I’ll be missing out on the thrilling conclusion to my co-op battle against the massive moth.
It’s Easy To Miss The Moorwing Battle In Hollow Knight: Silksong
You Might Not Even Know You’ve Missed It
I love Metroidvanias because they let me jump from one thing to another. And Silksong is such a large game that I could easily pause trying to defeat a tricky boss and go explore somewhere else for a bit, instead. That’s exactly what I did when I came across the Moorwing in Greymoor.
The fight with Moorwing is fairly standard but challenging, as far as bosses go, with a wide-open arena and plenty of breathing room. The best part about the battle, though, was the fact that I wasn’t doing it alone. I had come across a mighty warrior named Garmond in Greymoor, riding atop his faithful steed, Zaza. To my surprise, the two offered to assist me in battle and did, in fact, dive into the fray headfirst.
It was such a delight to have a companion to fight with, and Garmond made such a great foil to Hornet’s stoic nature. I wandered off to explore some more, planning to return to the battle after a while.
What I didn’t realize is that when I gave the flea caravan the go-ahead to relocate, they would be putting up shop right on Moorwing’s battlefield, rendering me incapable of completing the fight. This means that you can completely skip the fight if you relocate the caravan before you explore Greymoor.
You Can Still Fight Moorwing In Silksong, But There’s A Catch
You Might Have To Do It Solo
If you, like me, missed out on the battle against Moorwing, all is not lost. According to multiple reports from players, the giant still shows up in a different location in a future act, so you still get a chance to fight it. Unfortunately, I’m not sure yet if Garmond and Zaza will be joining me for this second battle.
Garmond and Zaza are still hanging out in Greymoor, offering to help me fight the nonexistent battle. While it seems that they’ll still join in even if the moth moves its location, some players report being unable to get the duo to appear in the fight again, while others report never getting to continue the fight at all.
On one hand, I still love the experience of discovering Hollow Knight: Silksong at my own pace and in my own way. On the other hand, I hope I still get to finish the fight with Moorwing, with Zaza and Garmond at my side.
Hollow Knight: Silksong
10/10
- Released
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September 4, 2025
- ESRB
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E10+ For Everyone 10+ // Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood
- Developer(s)
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Team Cherry
- Publisher(s)
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Team Cherry
- Engine
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Unity