Hunter’s March — Area Overview

Gauntlet-style routes, vertical winds, and arena climbs. Learn bench and bell access, where to get the map, and safe loops to tackle Hunter’s March.

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Overview

Combat-forward region featuring windy verticals, arena clusters, and long lateral stretches. Expect multi-encounter chains and occasional traps; plan loops that return to benches and bellways.

Map Highlights

Benches: A bench toward the upper reaches; secure it to anchor retries during gauntlets.
Bell travel: Useful for shuttling in/out once activated.
Map vendor: Shakra appears along the approach; listen for humming and look for signage.

Get the Hunter’s March Map (Shakra)

Approach: Enter from neighboring routes via bellways or upward climbs.
Find Shakra: On a main corridor or just off it; buy the map and rest to update.
QoL: Quill/Compass help across windy verticals and branching arenas.

Hazards & Traversal

Wind lifts: Time ascents to avoid aerial knockbacks during gusts.
Traps/locks: Some benches require interacting with nearby mechanisms before use.
Gauntlets: Break chains into segments; heal behind cover and reset at benches.

Route Tips

Prep builds: Swap to survivability crests/tools before long chains.
Short arcs: Scout in arcs from a bench to reveal loops and shortcuts.
Bell-first: Prioritize unlocking the local bell node to shorten recovery.

Suggested Gauntlet Loop

Entry → First Bench: Stabilize here to checkpoint before windy climbs.
Bench → Shakra: Follow signage/humming to buy the Hunter’s March map; add Quill/Compass.
Wind shafts: Practice short hops; clear fliers before committing to long verticals.
Door/lever loop: Open a shortcut back to your bench or the bell.
Arena chain: Clear one or two rooms at a time; reset at the bench between attempts.

Bench Order (Early)

Lower Approach Bench: Closest checkpoint to wind shafts and first arenas.
Mid‑Climb Bench: Reduces recovery when practicing gust timings.
Bell‑side Bench: Ideal once the bell node is active for quick shuttles.

Boss: Savage Beastfly (Mid‑Region)

Location: Toward the mid/upper routes of Hunter’s March.
Prep: High survivability crests and safe heal windows between gusts.
Strategy: Control space; bait charges during calm wind moments, then punish.
Guide: See /guides/tutorial/savage-beastfly-boss-fight.

Tips for Arenas & Wind

Fight the room first: Clear adds/hazards before focusing on elites.
Use cover: Pillars and ledges break line‑of‑sight and create heal windows.
Watch gust cadence: Move during lulls; avoid jumps at peak gusts.

FAQ

Where’s the map vendor? On/near the main corridor; listen for humming and follow signage.
I keep failing windy climbs—what helps? Short hops, clear fliers first, and practice lever loops for quick returns.
Any must‑get tools? Mobility upgrades (double jump/wind gliding) make climbs safer—see /guides/tutorial/unlock-wind-gliding.

Sources

Walkthrough context: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hollow-knight-silksong-walkthrough-part-7
Map location videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6IpjvBI0bY