Craggler
Holds an extensive supply of searing acid in a layered sack within its shell. The acid rains from its mouth upon any creature it sees as food.
The Craggler is an enemy in Hollow Knight: Silksong. It is a large grown Cragglite able to spew searing acid held within its shell.[1]
Behaviour & Tactics
The Craggler quickly scuttles along the ceiling above Hornet, following her across the entire room except for the very entrance. It has one attack, spewing acid, which the Craggler performs either in a back-and-forth motion or while following Hornet if she is far. The acid deals 
if Hornet is hit by it. The Craggler recharges for a few moments before attacking again.
The Craggler also deals upon contact.
The Craggler is fast, but can be avoided by utilising the platforms in the room, hiding underneath them during its acid attack, and then moving towards the other side of the room while it recharges. The Swift Step ability is useful here, as Hornet can use it to avoid the acid attacks altogether.
The Cogfly Tool is useful against the Craggler, as Hornet can stay covered while attacking with virtually no risk. Other Tools such as Pimpillo, Sting Shard, and Curveclaw may also be effective.
Alternatively, the pauses between the acid attacks can be used as openings to jump up and attack. The timing between jumping up and ducking back underneath the platforms before the next attack is short, so it is best to jump up as soon as the acid attack finishes, giving Hornet time to get one or two hits in before hiding underneath the platform again.
Act 3
The Craggler becomes black-threaded in Act 3, doubling its health. Instead of acid, it spews Void. In addition, it gains the void drop attack.
Needolin Dialogue
- Become like stone...
- Sear their shells...
- Larger, greater!
- All is mine... only mine!
Location
The Craggler can be found in the Wormways, in the long passage connected the area to Bone Bottom. Once defeated, it does not respawn and are eventually replaced by Cragglites.
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Location in Wormways
Gallery
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Idle
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Spewing acid
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Singing
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Black-threaded Craggler
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Silksong reveal trailer
Trivia
- Craftmetal is described by Pebb as being harder than the hide of a Craggler.[2]
- A Craggler was planned to appear in the middle room of the Mosshome.[3]
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name | Meaning/Explanation |
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 Brazilian Portuguese
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Gárgolo | From gárgola(gargoyle) |
 French
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Craggleur | |
 German
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Klüfter | "Kluft" (crag, gap) with the suffix "er" which is identical in meanings to the English suffix. |
 Italian
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Granchialto | Portmanteau of granchio (crab) and alto (tall). |
 Japanese
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クラッグラ Kuraggura |
Craggler (loanword) |
 Korean
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바위벌레 Bawibeolle |
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 Russian
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Скальнер Skalʹner |
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 Simplified Chinese
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悬峭兽 Xuán qiào shòu? |
Crag beast or Hanging steep beast, with reference to 悬崖峭壁 xuányáqiàobì (sheer cliff/crag) |
 Spanish
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Craggler | - |
 Internal name
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ROOF_CRAB
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References
- ↑ Craggler Hunter's Journal entry: "Holds an extensive supply of searing acid in a layered sack within its shell. The acid rains from its mouth upon any creature it sees as food."
- ↑ Pebb: "A rare find, this. Shinier than faith and harder than a Craggler's hide. A skilled craftsbug could fashion something nice out of it, if they've got the knowledge."
- ↑ April 2021 Hollow Knight: Silksong development map screenshot
