How do you beat the pinneedle lady?

[Ssnakes_Everywhere]

like the second boss, after the mace dude, it seems that whenevever i try to dodge her attacks she just kills mee is litterally 10 seconds, and im loving the game so far but this is really annoying, i cant even predict her moves

[Kagora]

Listen for sound ques, she will make different sounds for different attacks
Use Vengeful Spirit when she is at a distance to push her back and get double hits with it
When she jumps in the air jump with her be ready to move or stay still if its the string spinning around her attack or dodge if she charges you
Best time to heal is when she is stunned and trying to catch her breath

Also something that isnt obvious, use Quick cast for casting spells, using focus will cause spells to have a pretty long delay, nearly half a second and that can cost you a hit

[Perseus]

I'd recommend spending one or more attempts trying to learn how her attacks are telegraphed, in order to avoid them. (in other words, spend attempts with your top priority being dodging her attacks, instead of damaging her.)

Another useful thing to learn is when you can heal. The most obvious example is when she's staggered.

Knowing enough healing opportunities combined with good enough dodging is the key for (almost) every boss, because once both parts of that combo are good enough, it means you cannot lose.

Also, taking breaks can help.

Side note : there are many ordeals (bossfights included) that include some secret nearby that can help at least slightly. In this case, there is one (though this one isn't that close, because it's meant for different ordeal), and it's behind a breakable wall right before the first moss knight fight (the one that locked you in), which is located two rooms right of the bossfight. The wall is in the same room as the moss knight fight, below the tablet at the top left of the room.

[MADE IN IRON]

As recomended before, take a moment to learn her attacks. She has a few, once you know them all, there are no surprises left.

One approach to fight her is not going after her. You can keep your distance and let her get close to you to attack you. Then you dodge her attacks and that's the moment you counter attack her. Once you know her attacks, you'll se the openings to attack after her. I find this "passive" way easier, but it will last a little longer.

[🉑 rezno[R].technology]

Maybe this video can inspire you:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPGsTHnoNI0
The fight has lots of healing opportunities, and I used it a lot.

[Cultists Of Explosives]

when she dashes to you from the air dash towards her and then pogo jump on top of her to avoid most attacks, i also recommend using the ground pounds iframes(i think the standard gives iframes) to dodge and attack at the same time, and the up/ranged spells when she is doing the silk whip thing.

[GgWw1175]

Originally posted by Cultists Of Explosives:

dash towards her
ground pounds iframes
up spell

OP is in Greenpath. They have none of these things.

In terms of actually defeating Hornet, while you probably will be spending most of your soul on healing, it's worth noting that Vengeful Spirit is a very powerful attack this early in the game (it deals the same amount of damage as 3 nail strikes), and it does have the potential to hit twice as Kagor mentioned above (though it's not something you can rely on much, it can happen if the spell hits her while she's running away from you or backdashing). Other than that, what everyone else said.

[slark lvl 3]

The other commentators already gave you plenty and good advice on the mechanics but what I will tell you is try to change your approach and philosophy. When you enter a boss fight don't try to hit the boss and just dodge his attacks. Look and dodge his attacks for the longest time before you die. Focus on that, no attacking! That will make you understand the boss better.

[- Your_Local_Anomaly -]

pogo on her with your nail as she lunges at you mid air

[🉑 rezno[R].technology]

Congratulations for defeating the "pinneedle lady" and acquiring your first movement ability in the game

[Hydrasent]

I remember when i first played the game i thought hornet was impossible but you just need to keep trying

[red_sparky dragon_force]

pinneedle lady XD

Mace dude

Never heard Hornet or False Knight get called by those names

[Cupofunikitty]

Originally posted by AnGewigsterMohr:

Git gud

how helpful.

[Kagora]

Originally posted by Cupofunikitty:

Originally posted by AnGewigsterMohr:

Git gud

how helpful.

More helpful than quirrel

[Ssnakes_Everywhere]

Originally posted by Kagora:

Originally posted by Cupofunikitty:

how helpful.

More helpful than quirrel

i think qurrel is neat, honestly dont get why people dont lke him

[Kagora]

Originally posted by Scott The Human:

Originally posted by Kagora:

More helpful than quirrel

i think qurrel is neat, honestly dont get why people dont lke him

He called me a kassa and that is unforgiveable