Nosk is one of the most memorable bosses inHollow Knight.Not only is the boss fight itself incredible and challenging, but the path leading up to it produces some of the eeriest moments in the game. For many players, Nosk is one of the tougher bosses ofHollowKnight;some players, however, find the boss easy.
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In truth, any player can beat Nosk easily for as long as they employ the perfect strategy. Like every single boss in the game, Nosk has distinct patterns and movements the player can take advantage of. For those who are struggling with this petrifying boss, here are things they need to keep in mindto finally defeat Nosk.
Updated October 28th, 2021 by Russ Boswell:Hollow Knight features a wide array of amazing bosses, with some of them hidden or locked behind certain conditions. Nosk is possibly the first true hidden boss players will find, as it sits patiently, waiting at the end of a long and mysterious hallway behind a hidden wall. Those who encounter him without warning are surely in for a painful surprise as Nosk’s odd mechanics make him a bit of a hassle for some. Thankfully, the imposing boss isn’t too difficult to take down once players learn how it operates. To better help those just starting out, or those struggling with the creepy crawler, the following list has been updated with more information, including Nosk’s DLC form.
How To Defeat Nosk
To defeat Nosk with ease, the player must first familiarize themselves with the boss' move sets. Nosk only has four different moves that he uses during the battle. Here they are, how to avoid them, and how to take advantage of them:
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Nosk is a very nimble opponent. This boss will spend most of the time moving around, performing moves, and targeting the player. With this in mind, it will serve the player best to always keep an eye on Nosk. A moment’s hesitation will mean a life lost, and giving Nosk momentum can make it more difficult for the player to regain the advantage.
One of the handiest tips the player can take note of when fighting Nosk is tostand on the corner at the base of the center platform. Most of Nosk’s attacks won’t reach this area, like hisInfection EruptionandLeap. However, that doesn’t mean the player should just linger on this position throughout the fight.
Nosk will still damage the player here with hisCharge and Rain Attacks. Only stand here when Nosk is spewing his infection from the center of the arena, leaping around, or when charging from the opposite side of the room. The player can inflict damage on Nosk from here with their Nail or with Abyss Shriek whenever it crosses from above.
Recommended Spells & Abilities For The Nosk Fight
Here are the recommendedSpells and Abilitiesthe player must already have before fighting Nosk:
Recommended Charms For The Nosk Fight
Here are the recommendedCharmswhen fighting Nosk and why they’re useful:
Using these exact charms is optional and completely depends on someone’s preferences, but all of these take up11Charm Notches, the most a player can acquire in the game.
Where To Find Nosk
Nosk is an optional boss, meaning the player won’t need to defeat him to finish the game. However, Noskdrops aPale Oreupon defeat, which is essential in upgrading the player’s Nail. Those who haven’t fought Nosk yet but want to can find him inDeepnest.
From the Hot Spring in Deepnest, players should head left until they reach a room filled with spiky worms. On the left of this room is a hidden platform with a wall that can be broken. Break the wall and navigate forward to reach Nosk.
Information And Stats For Nosk
In his base form,Nosk has approximately 680 health points, making him a middle-tier nuisance depending on how strong players are when facing him and how many upgrades they’ve given the Knight’s nail. It shouldn’t be too much of a problem to down the creepy-crawly beast but it’s a much different scenario when players face Nosk in the Godmaster content.
Although it’s possible to tangle with the base form again in this DLC, players looking for a true test will want to take on its Pantheon form. This battle sees a spike in difficulty, with Nosk taking on a slightly different appearance. Rather than wearing a “normal husk” as its faceplate, it will instead take on the appearance of Hornet.
During this fight,Winged Nosk has upwards of 980 Health pointsand will also grow wings during the fight, making it even more difficult to attack and avoid its speedy abilities.
