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Last Judge

Tasked to Ensure Only the Sinless Step Beyond the Grand Gate

Complete guide to Last Judge boss in Hollow Knight: Silksong. Final arbiter guarding the Grand Gate in Blasted Steps.

Overview

Last Judge

!Last Judge, Final Arbiter of the Blasted Steps

""Final arbiter of the Blasted Steps, tasked to ensure only the sinless ever step beyond the Grand Gate. The huge Judge likely stood through countless generations, never defeated, never wavering in their charge.""

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"— [Hunter](/crests/hunter)'s Journal Entry"

phase 1 Attacks

Adjust

0 Masks

Quick low jumps forward or backward for positioning

Telegraph:Quick preparatory movement
Counter:Provides brief windows to reposition and attack

Leap

2 Masks

Leaps to land directly on Hornet's location

Telegraph:Crouches before leaping
Counter:Dash towards or away from Last Judge to avoid landing

Slam

2 Masks

Leaps into air, hovers, then slams into ground

Telegraph:Leaps high and hovers momentarily
Counter:Move away during hover time to avoid ground impact

Censer Throw

2 Masks

Throws censer in upward arc, then pulls it back quickly

Telegraph:Raises censer for throwing motion
Counter:Dash toward or away, but jump if moving toward to avoid pullback

Censer Spin

2 Masks

Spins censer defensively, deflecting projectiles

Telegraph:Begins spinning censer around herself
Counter:Stay away and heal safely - projectiles cannot hit during this

phase 2 Attacks

Fire Rings

3 Masks

Multiple rings of fire move slowly outward from Last Judge

Telegraph:Censer ignites, begins enhanced spin
Counter:Slow, precise movement to stay between rings and move with them

Exploding Censer Throw

3 Masks

Enhanced censer throw that explodes on impact

Telegraph:Throws ignited censer with more force
Counter:Dash away from landing zone to avoid explosion radius

Fire Slam

3 Masks

Enhanced slam followed by burning shockwaves in both directions

Telegraph:Hovers longer with fire building
Counter:Avoid initial slam, then jump over the burning shockwaves

Charge

3 Masks

Charges toward Hornet with pillars of fire trailing behind

Telegraph:Crouches with increasing fire intensity
Counter:Jump over Last Judge and position between flame pillars

Judgement

3 Masks

Extended Fire Rings attack lasting 5 seconds, used once per fight

Telegraph:Loud shout followed by enhanced Fire Rings preparation
Counter:Maximum patience and precision - wait for pattern completion

Retributive Explosion

3 Masks

Multiple explosions occur after defeat

Telegraph:Falls to hands and knees upon defeat
Counter:Stay away from defeated Last Judge to avoid explosion damage

Rewards

Guaranteed Drops

🎁
Journal Entry #1
lore
100%

Hunter's Journal completion

🎁
Access to the Citadel
progression
100%

Unlocks passage beyond the Grand Gate

🎁
Judge Achievement
achievement
100%

Defeat the Last Judge

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