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HOLLOW KNIGHT / BUILDS

Nail Damage Build

Quick Slash and strength-oriented Charms emphasize close-range damage during safe boss recovery.

BUILDSReviewed 2026-10-28Reference · noindex
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Volpedia strategy: Combine with a range Charm if you need safer spacing.
How it worksPractical strategyCommon mistake to avoidRelated entries
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How it works

Quick Slash and strength-oriented Charms emphasize close-range damage during safe boss recovery.

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Practical strategy

Combine with a range Charm if you need safer spacing.

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Common mistake to avoid

Spending every Notch on damage when you cannot survive to use it.

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