Hollow Knight Boss Tier List

Venture deep into the decaying kingdom of Hallownest and confront its many guardians, warriors, and nightmares. This tier list is your tool to rank the vast and challenging roster of bosses from Team Cherry's masterpiece, Hollow Knight. From the first encounter with the False Knight to the epic clashes against the Radiance or the Pure Vessel, every fight is a test of skill and memorization.

We've included all the major bosses you'll meet on your journey through the Forgotten Crossroads, Crystal Peak, Deepnest, and beyond. Consider ranking them by their difficulty for your first playthrough, the fairness of their design, the spectacle of their arena and music, or simply how much you enjoyed the battle. Does the Mantis Lords' rhythmic duel deserve the top spot? Where does the frustrating Soul Tyrant fall?

Drag and drop the bosses into the tiers—S for the legendary fights, A for the excellent, down to F for the forgettable or frustrating. Customize the tier labels to match your criteria, add notes for your victories (or defeats), and create the ultimate visual guide to Hallownest's greatest challenges. Once your ranking is perfect, share it with the community and debate the true pecking order of Hollow Knight's finest.