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Father of the Flame
Sacred Icon of Immolation
Complete guide to Father of the Flame boss in Hollow Knight: Silksong. Sacred totem worshipped by Burning Bugs in Wisp Thicket with immolation themes.
Overview
Father of the Flame
!Father of the Flame, Totem and God, Built and Worshipped by the Burning Bugs
""Totem and god, built and worshipped by the Burning Bugs. The flames of this false idol burn away at those who would challenge it. Does it burn with devotion, or with the fury of those forced to burn in its name?""
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"— [Hunter](/crests/hunter)'s Journal Entry"
phase 1 Attacks
Sacred Flame Burst
2 Masks
Releases waves of purifying fire in cardinal directions
Telegraph:Totem glows with increasing intensity
Counter:Position between flame waves, use gaps to approach
Immolation Call
3 Masks
Summons devoted followers who self-destruct in explosive worship
Telegraph:Burning Bugs appear around arena
Counter:Eliminate followers quickly or retreat to safe distance
phase 2 Attacks
Divine Conflagration
3 Masks
Massive fire attacks covering large arena sections
Telegraph:Arena fills with sacred smoke
Counter:Identify safe zones through smoke patterns
Sacrificial Pyre
2 Masks
Creates burning ground that follows Hornet's position
Telegraph:Ground beneath Hornet begins glowing
Counter:Constant movement, avoid standing still
Rewards
Guaranteed Drops
🗡️
Flame Arts
ability
100%
Fire-based combat techniques
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SilkĂ— 400
currency
100%
Father of the Flame
Difficulty:Hard
Phases:Two Phases
Type:
Importance:Optional
Combat Details
Damage Output:2-3 masks per hit + fire damage
Fight Duration:5-8 minutes
Stagger Threshold:10 hits
Location
Primary:Wisp Thicket
Region:Wisp Thicket
Character
Gender:Genderless (Sacred Object)
Weapon:Sacred flames and burning devotion
Faction:Burning Bugs Religious Icon
Voice Actor:Unknown
Key Rewards
Ability:Flame Arts
Currency:Silk
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Located in Wisp Thicket