Silksong is full of enemies that feel less like random obstacles and more like pieces of the world itself. The Sandcarver is one such foe, hidden in the dunes of the Blasted Steps, waiting patiently to ambush the unwary. If you’re aiming for Hunter’s Journal completion or simply want to understand how to fight these elusive creatures, this guide will walk you through where to find them, how to defeat them, and how the September 9 patch update has changed their threat level.

Where to Find Sandcarvers in Silksong?

Sandcarvers aren’t roaming enemies—you won’t stumble across them patrolling corridors. Instead, they dwell just beneath the sand pits scattered across the Blasted Steps. You’ll know you’re close when the ground begins to tremble, just before the worm bursts upward in a snapping arc.

Key notes on their location:

• Found exclusively in Blasted Steps.
  
• Spawn only in sand pits, not open ground.
  
• They attack when triggered by proximity rather than sight.
  

The September 9 patch has made these encounters more consistent, with slightly expanded pit colliders, reducing the chance of running past one without triggering the fight.

How to Defeat Sandcarvers in Silksong?

Unlike most foes, Sandcarvers are hard to hit directly with melee. They dive underground after each attack, forcing you to rely on tools and patience.

Best Tools for the Job

• Pompillo – A bouncing explosive that detonates after a short delay. Perfect for tossing into pits.
  
• Cogfly – A buzzing companion that circles and deals chip damage, ideal for catching Sandcarvers mid-lunge.

Combat Tips

• Bait and punish: Lure the Sandcarver into surfacing, then strike during its recovery.
  
• Use terrain: Position yourself at the edge of a pit to avoid lunges while dropping tools inside.
  
• Track your journal: Each successful kill adds to the Hunter’s Journal. Watch for sand bursting with fragments as confirmation.

How will the Latest Patch Update Affect Combat with Sandcarver?

The September 9, 2025, patch brought several balance adjustments across Silksong, and the Sandcarver was directly affected:

• Damage nerf: Their bite now deals 1 mask of damage (down from 2).
  
• Pit collider scale increased: More reliable activation when crossing sand pits.
  

These changes make the Blasted Steps less punishing, especially for early explorers who often lacked the tools or health to withstand repeated ambushes.

Defeating the Sandcarver is less about brute combat and more about understanding Silksong’s environmental hazards. While they’re no longer as punishing after the patch, they remain a unique test of awareness, resource management, and patience.

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