



This can hem the player into a corner, and make it difficult to dash away from Hornets attacks without taking damage from the barbs.The area can only be reached using a Relic of Light, the recipe for which drops from the normal mode final boss, the Hollow King. After every few attacks, and with greater frequency as the battle progresses, Hornet will stop attacking to suspend threads across the screen which contain sharp barbs. Attacking during this window will deal no damage to Hornet, and she’ll counter-attack with a wide sweeping motion, so avoid attacking relentlessly, or you’ll eat a few Parries.Īnother new strategy Hornet will employ during the encounter is the use of spiked barbs, suspended by thread. During this time, she’ll hold her Needle above her head at a downward angle. After certain attacks, Hornet will adopt an aggressive pose and stay still for a few moments. Stay patient and heal during the Needle Throw attack, as Hornet will be stuck in place for long enough to heal twice if you have the Quick Focus Charm equipped.Īs the fight progresses, Hornet will start to show off her new skills. Your counter attacks will typically only consist of one or two strikes before Hornet will retreat, but don’t overextend yourself. Jump over her Needle Throw attack and counter in the same manner. Sidestep or dash to avoid her aerial lunging strike, then counter with the Nail or Spells like Vengeful Spirit or Desolate Dive/Descending Dark. Dash, sidestep, or jump over her dash attack, and counter with the Nail, or Spells like Desolate Dive. RECOMMENDED CHARMS: Weaversong, Grimmchild, Quick Focus, Mark of Pride, Longnail, Quickslash, Soul Eater, Shaman Stone, Grubsong, Thorns of Agony, Fragile/Unbreakable Strength, Fragile/Unbreakable Heartĭuring this fight Hornet will use many of the attacks she used during the Greenpath encounter, and you’ll counter them the same way you did back then.
