Complete Walkthrough Video
Watch the complete Hunter's March walkthrough, then follow the detailed step-by-step guide below
Prerequisites & Preparation
Essential Abilities:
Swift Step: Fast dash ability for dodging
Floating Mechanic: From Far Fields exploration
Pogo Mastery: Essential for navigation
Recommended Equipment:
Wanderer Crest: Faster attacks - highly recommended
Multiple Masks: For survivability against double damage
70+ Rosaries: For purchasing Hunter's March map
Mastering Pogo Combat
Red Plant Bulbs - Your Key to Navigation
Hunter's March is filled with red plant bulbs that serve as pogo points. You must attack downward while in midair to bounce off them and reach higher platforms.
Pogo Technique:
1. Jump: Get airborne near a red plant bulb
2. Attack Downward: Press attack while holding down
3. Bounce: You'll bounce upward off the bulb
4. Chain: Continue to next bulb or platform
Pro Tips:
Switch to Wanderer Crest for faster, more responsive attacks
Use the floating mechanic to adjust trajectory mid-air
Practice timing - hitting too early or late can be fatal
Look ahead - plan your pogo route before jumping
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
1 Travel to the Marrow
Fast Travel Setup
From Greymoor, drop down almost to the bottom of the shaft and use the Bellway to fast travel back to the Marrow. This provides the proper entry point to Hunter's March.
Direction: Head all the way right until you reach the Marrow's shorter shaft with the stepladder
2 Defeat the Skarrgard (Giant Ant)
Mini-Boss Encounter
Before entering Hunter's March proper, you'll face a large ant warrior called a Skarrgard. This enemy is extremely aggressive and deals double damage.
Combat Strategy:
Stay Close: Keep close to the Skarrgard for better positioning
Dodge Backwards: When he swings, dodge away
Duck Under: When he leaps, dodge beneath him
Key Points:
Low health pool - fight won't take long
Swift Step and Wanderer Crest make this easier
Plenty of attack opportunities after dodging
After Victory: Collect Shell Shard caches in the upper area beyond the arena, then rest at the prison Bench (where you freed Grindle) for easy return access.
3 Pogo Up to the Captive Flea
First Major Pogo Section
Now begins the real Hunter's March experience. You'll encounter your first major pogo challenge with red plant bulbs leading to a vertical fork in the path.
Navigation Steps:
Follow the Path: Pogo up all the red plants until you reach a vertical fork
Take Left Path: Choose the left-side path upwards
Avoid Flying Ants: Evade the flying ant enemies as you climb
Rescue Flea: Break the cage past the spikes to free the captive flea
Next Step: After freeing the flea, carefully descend and take the right-hand path upwards off-screen.
4 Reach the Gauntlet with Shakra
Map Merchant Encounter
Navigate through more pogo challenges to reach a special gauntlet where Shakra the map-maker will assist you in combat and offer to sell you the Hunter's March map.
Getting There:
1. Pogo upward to reach the high left ledge
2. Collect Rosary strings guarded by patrolling ant
3. Head right, kill/bypass soldier ant
4. Attack rope to dislodge Rosary Necklace
The Gauntlet:
Pogo over spikes to enter the arena
Shakra joins you after the first wave
Let her handle most combat while you dodge
Purchase map for 70 Rosaries after victory
5 Navigate to Next Bench & Disarm Trap
Trapped Bench Warning
Continue through more spike-filled pogo sections to reach the next bench. Be aware that this bench has a trap that spawns an ant behind you when you rest.
Path Details:
Attack webs above for free Silk
Choose path: Upper (fighting) or lower (pogo-ing)
Climb up via red plant trail when paths converge
Watch for ant spawning behind you
Trap Mechanics: When you rest at this bench, an ant enemy will spawn behind you. Be ready to fight immediately after resting, or clear the area first.
6-7 Meet Gilly & Find Mottled Scarr
Meet Gilly
Navigate to the dancer statue area where you'll encounter Gilly, an NPC who provides context about the area and its dangers.
Located by the distinctive dancer statue - hard to miss
Mottled Scarr Secret
Discover Mottled Scarr hidden in a secret passage. This encounter provides valuable lore and may offer items or upgrades.
Look for hidden walls or breakable sections
8 Unlock Shortcut to Deep Docks
Important Connection Point
Discover and activate the shortcut connection between Hunter's March and Deep Docks. This provides valuable backtracking options for future exploration.
Navigation Tip: This shortcut becomes crucial for accessing different areas efficiently and may be required for certain quest completions.
9-10 Chapel of the Beast & Savage Beastfly
Final Challenge Area
Enter the Chapel of the Beast for the ultimate Hunter's March challenge - a complex parkour section followed by one of the toughest early-game bosses in Silksong.
Chapel Parkour Challenge:
Follow air currents upward and to the right
Use red plants for pogo navigation
Crumbling ground - jump quickly after landing
Activate shortcut lever after completing parkour
Savage Beastfly Boss Guide
Toughest Early-Game Boss
The Savage Beastfly deals double damage with all attacks and features aggressive charging combos in both horizontal and vertical directions.
Essential: Use the Wanderer Crest for quick attacks and better pressure.
Phase 1 Strategy:
Combat Approach:
Stay Close: Maintain pressure with quick attacks
Minimal Dodging: Only dodge just enough to avoid damage
Combo Punishment: Strike once after each dodge during combos
Wall Slam Strategy:
Position Near Wall: Stay close when it starts horizontal charge
Three-Hit Window: Land 3 strikes after wall slam recovery
Phase 2 - Reinforcement Phase:
The Most Dangerous Phase:
The Savage Beastfly begins calling in reinforcement enemies, making the battle significantly more chaotic. Your strategy must adapt to handle multiple threats simultaneously.
Key Strategy:
Bait Floor Slam: Lure the Beastfly into performing its floor slam attack on spawned minions
Why This Works:
The Beastfly's floor slam instantly kills any minion it hits
General Combat Tips:
Patience
Don't rush the fight. Take your time and focus on survival over aggressive damage dealing.
Positioning
Stay close to walls when possible to maximize damage windows after wall slams.
Persistence
This is one of the hardest early fights - don't give up! Victory is achievable with practice.
Beast Crest Reward
Beast Crest Abilities
- Powerful Swiping Slash: Enhanced attack with wider range
- Lifesteal Bind: Temporarily converts Bind into a healing attack
- New Midair Attack: Rolling downward attack replaces standard pogo
Important Adaptation Notice
The Beast Crest automatically equips and changes your midair downward attack mechanics significantly.
Practice Recommended: Spend time getting used to the new rolling attack before leaving Hunter's March, as it affects pogo navigation.