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Bell Beast
Guardian of the Bellways
Complete guide to Bell Beast boss encounter in Hollow Knight: Silksong. Learn attack patterns, strategies, and how to unlock the Bellway fast travel system.
Overview
Bell Beast
!Bell Beast, The Underground Traveler
""Huge, hardbone bug that lives within and travels through the veins of old bells across Pharloom. This one has allied themself with me, either as thanks for their saving or respect for one judged as equal. Whichever the reason, their fellowship is welcome.""
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"— [Hunter](/crests/hunter)'s Journal Entry"
phase 1 Attacks
Charge
1 Mask
Rushes forward across the arena
Telegraph:Lowers head and builds momentum
Counter:Jump over or dash to the side
Leap
2 Masks
Hops into the air and slams down at target location
Telegraph:Crouches and aims at Hornet's position
Counter:Move away from targeted area during windup
Bell Burst
1 Mask
Emerges from ground sending two rolling bells in opposite directions
Telegraph:Burrows underground briefly
Counter:Stay in center of arena or jump over rolling bells
Bell Rain
1 Mask
Bells rain from above, bouncing once before breaking
Telegraph:Roars when enraged at low health
Counter:Watch for shadows and move between falling bells
Rewards
Guaranteed Drops
🗡️
Fast Travel System
ability
100%
Unlocks Bellway fast travel across Pharloom
🎁
Bell Beast Mount
companion
100%
Becomes a rideable mount for transportation
Bell Beast
Difficulty:Easy
Phases:Single Phase
Type:Beast
Importance:
Combat Details
Damage Output:1-2 masks per hit
Fight Duration:2-3 minutes
Stagger Threshold:4 hits
Location
Primary:The Marrow
Region:The Marrow
Character
Gender:Female
Weapon:Natural abilities
Faction:Neutral (becomes ally)
Voice Actor:Unknown
Key Rewards
Ability:Fast Travel System
Companion:Bell Beast Mount
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Located in The Marrow

