Our hero in Hollow Knight doesn't fight with swords and shields or any of that medieval nonsense. No, this hero fights with Nails that deal deadly damage when used appropriately.
You can Upgrade your nail to deal more damage, and even unlock a variety of Arts that allow you to pull off special moves in combat.
In this guide, we're going to help you unlock every single Nail Upgrade and Art to help you become a master, er, Nailsman? Whatever you want to call it.
Hollow Knight - Nail Upgrades
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Nail
Description
Upgrade Cost
Damage
Old Nail
A traditional weapon of Hallownest. Its blade is blunt with age and wear
Default Weapon
5
Sharpened Nail
A traditional weapon of Hallownest, restored to lethal form
250 Geos
9
Channelled Nail
A cleft weapon of Hallownest. The blade is exquisitely balanced
800 Geos / 1 Pale Ore
13
Coiled Nail
A powerful weapon of Hallownest, refined beyond all others
2,000 Geos / 2 Pale Ore
17
Pure Nail
The ultimate weapon of Hallownest. Crafted to perfection, this ancient nail reveals its true form
4,000 Geos / 3 Pale Ore
21
Hollow Knight - Nail Arts
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Nail Art
Description
How To Unlock
Damage Range
Cyclone Slash
The signature Nail Art of Nailmaster Mato. A spinning attack that rapidly strikes foes on all sides
Meet Nailmaster Mato in Howling Cliffs
3 - 7 x Nail damage
Dash Slash
The signature Nail Art of Nailmaster Oro. Strike ahead quickly after dashing forward
Meet Nailmaster Oro in Kingdom's Edge and pay 800 Geos
2.5 x Nail damage
Great Slash
The signature Nail Art of Nailmaster Sheo. Unleashes a huge slash directly in front of you which deals extra damage to foes
Glen joined Nintendo Life in 2018 as Guides Editor, assembling walkthroughs, tips, and tricks for some of Switch's biggest games. He went on to work as Editor for Pocket Tactics and Senior SEO Strategist for Metro.
Curious, can you skip a nail upgrade? Say you saved up 2 pale ore before getting the upgrade that requires 1 pale ore. Can you purchase the one that requires 2 pale ore, or do you have to buy them in order, which will basically require 3 pale ore to get the 3rd upgrade?
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Curious, can you skip a nail upgrade? Say you saved up 2 pale ore before getting the upgrade that requires 1 pale ore. Can you purchase the one that requires 2 pale ore, or do you have to buy them in order, which will basically require 3 pale ore to get the 3rd upgrade?
Found this video if it helps: https://youtu.be/CoTYWiuDY2s
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