How I Finally Cheesed Groal the Great in Hollow Knight: Silksong

Let me be real with you: Groal the Great is one of those bosses that made me question every life choice that led me to Bilewater. This big, grouchy lump lives in the top area of Bilewater, a swampy, dark corner of Pharloom that feels like it was designed by someone who really wanted to test your patience. Poison lakes everywhere, enemies that hit like trucks, platforming that punishes every slip, and on top of that, the nearest regular Bench is a whole journey away. Honestly, the runback alone was enough to make me want to throw my controller out the window.

But here’s the thing — I didn’t beat this fight by being some flawless, god-tier player. I beat it by preparing like a lunatic and then cheesing the absolute life out of it. If I can do it, so can you. Let me walk you through exactly how I turned this nightmare into a quick, satisfying victory.

Where to Find the Big Grump

You’ll find Groal the Great in the top area of Bilewater. If you haven’t been there yet, Bilewater is accessed from Greymoor and the Whispering Vaults, and it’s the kind of place that makes you glad you packed extra patience. Before you even think about exploring it, make sure you’ve unlocked these passive abilities:

• Swift Step — unlocked in Deep Docks

• Drifter’s Cloak — unlocked in Far Fields

• Clawline — unlocked in The Cauldron

• Cling Grip — unlocked in Sheelwood

• Faydown Cloak — unlocked in Mount Fay

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