What to know

  • The Giant Drapemite is located mainly in the Citadel's High Halls area.
  • Access to its room requires a Simple Key to unlock a door.
  • It behaves like a miniboss with underground ambush and aggressive leaps.
  • Each attack deals 2 masks of damage, making it a dangerous foe.

The Giant Drapemite is one of the more formidable enemies found in the world of Hollow Knight: Silksong. Cloaked in an old curtain, this oversized mite dwells in parts of the Citadel, especially the High Halls. It requires a specific key to reach, making the encounter a bit exclusive and challenging.

Giant Drapemite shows up in the Citadel region

The primary known location of the Giant Drapemite is in the Citadel region, specifically within the High Halls. To enter its chamber, players must obtain a Simple Key to unlock the door. Some players have also reported sightings of Giant Drapemites in vault areas near the High Halls, such as near the Rosary vault room outside the High Hall arena. Additionally, some instances may occur in narrow corridors throughout the Citadel's tight spaces.

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Behavior and combat strategy

The Giant Drapemite typically hides underground until Hornet approaches its proximity. It then charges back and forth in confined corridors and performs aggressive leaps if Hornet gets too close. Each attack inflicts 2 masks of damage, emphasizing the need for careful timing and dodging. The recommended strategy involves baiting its lunges, dodging around, and attacking during its recovery moments. Using ranged tools or abilities that maintain distance proves especially effective in this battle.

How to find and access the Giant Drapemite in Silksong

Step 1

Obtain the Simple Key, which is necessary to unlock the door leading to the High Halls section where the Giant Drapemite resides.

Step 2

Head to the Citadel area and locate the locked door in the High Halls that requires the Simple Key.

Step 3

Unlock the door and enter the chamber to confront the Giant Drapemite lurking within the narrow corridors.

Step 4

Prepare for a challenging fight by maintaining distance or bating attacks carefully to exploit its recovery pauses.

What to expect in combat

  • The Drapemite tends to hide below ground until Hornet comes within a certain range, then emerges to leap or charge.
  • Contact damage is significant: it deals two masks of damage on direct hits.
  • Because the encounter space is often narrow or constrained (vaults, corridors), use mobility (dash, double jump) to bait attacks and create openings.
  • Tools or weapons with good reach may help reduce risk by letting you damage it from a slight distance.

Drops and rewards

Defeating a Giant Drapemite yields 7 Shell Shards, a crafting resource valuable for creating tools and traps. Defeating multiple Giant Drapemites is also required to complete a journal entry that tracks 6 kills for full completion.

The Giant Drapemite is not classified strictly as a boss but is treated more like a miniboss due to its toughness and impactful attacks, providing a memorable combat challenge in Silksong's atmospheric Citadel levels.

To tick off the Giant Drapemite in the Hunter’s Journal, focus efforts in the Citadel’s High Halls, armed with a Simple Key. If the encounter doesn’t trigger there, shift to the connected Pharloom tunnels near Rosary, especially lower corridors accessed via breakable ceilings. Stay mobile, watch for vaults outside arena rooms, and revisit the area as needed.