Skullwing
Such feeble creatures could only survive thanks to the rarity of predators in these super-heated caverns.
Skullwings are enemies in Hollow Knight: Silksong. They are airborne relatives of the Skull Scuttlers, only found in the Marrow's deepest and hottest caves.[1]
Behaviour and Tactics
Have no attacks, instead hovering in one spot, dealing 
on contact. When they are killed, another flies in after a short period of time.
They mainly function as targets for Needle bounces or the Clawline when platforming. It is best to avoid the use of Cogflies when using these enemies to platform, since Cogflies automatically attack and defeat Skullwings before Hornet can reach them.
Needolin Dialogue
- Rumbling, crackling...
- Shells are strong...
- Scratching, seeking...
- Warm and dark...
- Digging, hiding...
- Claws are sharp...
Location
Skullwings can be found primarily in a part of the Marrow connected to Weavenest Atla, specifically in the area where the Mask Shard is obtained.
Some Skullwings also serve as targets to grapple or Needle bounce during the escape sequence after visiting the Abyss for the first time.
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Location near Weavenest Alta
Gallery
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Near Weavenest Atla
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Above the Abyss
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Singing
Trivia
- Skullwings are unable to become black-threaded during Act 3.
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name | Meaning/Explanation |
|---|---|---|
 Brazilian Portuguese
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Crânio-alado | |
 French
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Aile-d’os | Wing of bone |
 German
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Schädelflügel | Winged skull |
 Italian
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Teschio Alato | Winged skull |
 Japanese
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ズガイバネ Zugaibane |
Skull spring |
 Korean
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해골날개 Haegollalgae |
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 Russian
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Черепокрыл Čerepokryl |
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 Simplified Chinese
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颅翼虫 Lú yì chóng? |
Skull wing bug |
 Spanish
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Cráneo alado | Winged skull |
 Internal name
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BONE_GOOMBA_BOUNCE_FLY
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References
- ↑ Skullwing Hunter's Journal entry: "Airborne relative of the grounded Skull Scuttler, found only in the Marrow's deepest, hottest caves."
