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HOLLOW KNIGHT / BOSSES

Brooding Mawlek

A powerful creature attacking in close range and spraying infection projectiles.

BOSSESReviewed 2026-10-28Reference · noindex
Original Hollow Knight editorial concept diagram, not a game screenshotOriginal Volpedia diagram
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Volpedia strategy: Back away from the sweeping attack and punish after it commits.
How it worksPractical strategyCommon mistake to avoidRelated entries
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How it works

A powerful creature attacking in close range and spraying infection projectiles.

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Practical strategy

Back away from the sweeping attack and punish after it commits.

03

Common mistake to avoid

Standing still below its main body while the arena fills with shots.

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Independent Volpedia encyclopedia for Hollow Knight by Team Cherry; not Hollow Knight: Silksong. Original editorial diagrams are symbolic, not game screenshots or exact character depictions. Existing approved cover preserved. Verified editorial references are recorded in the internal M60 source registry. Hollow Knight and associated names are trademarks of their respective holders. Editorial review: 2026-10-28.

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