HOLLOW KNIGHT / WEAPONS
Weapons
Nail upgrades, Nail Arts and combat weapon fundamentals.
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Weapons reference library
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WEAPONSOld Nail
The Knight begins with the basic Nail, a short-range melee weapon that also generates SOUL on successful hits.
WEAPONSSharpened Nail
The first Nailsmith upgrade improves damage for a Geo cost without using Pale Ore.
WEAPONSChannelled Nail
A further upgrade uses Geo and one Pale Ore to improve Nail damage.
WEAPONSCoiled Nail
A later upgrade consumes Geo and two Pale Ore and noticeably shortens many encounters.
WEAPONSPure Nail
The final Nail upgrade requires Geo and three Pale Ore at the last step.
WEAPONSGreat Slash
A charged Nail Art that releases a wide, powerful strike.
WEAPONSDash Slash
A charged Nail Art combined with movement, useful for horizontal reach.
WEAPONSCyclone Slash
A spinning Nail Art that can produce repeated hits when held appropriately.
WEAPONSNail Arts
The three techniques taught by Oro, Mato and Sheo reward charged attacks with different timings.
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