Hollow Knight: Silksong has some incredibly interesting combat, with many aspects of Hornet's fluid and graceful strikes only scratching the surface of what players can do. There are plenty of secrets surrounding fighting in this highly praised Metroidvania, adding to the depth of every combat encounter. However, one player has found one feature that not many even realized was present in the game.
YouTube creator Bloblumord the 3rd posted a video back in November 2025 that's gained more traction recently, showing off a unique approach to Silksong's infamous boss fights. Despite the difficulty of the game's bosses and combat, this player has found a way to win battles with one move alone, making fights far more challenging than ever. This comes from a hidden mechanic Hornet has, but rarely uses.
Bloblumord the 3rd's video shows that Hornet's Taunt with no Silk resources actually does a single hit of damage against enemies, a technique hardly any players knew about. According to one comment, a player mentions that "I didn't even know that it deals damage, what," a sentiment felt by many in the conversations below the video itself.
This Taunt move is rarely seen, as it only appears when...
