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HOLLOW KNIGHT / WEAPONS

Sharpened Nail

The first Nailsmith upgrade improves damage for a Geo cost without using Pale Ore.

WEAPONSReviewed 2026-10-28Reference · noindex
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Volpedia strategy: Seek the Nailsmith in City of Tears as soon as it is reasonably accessible.
How it worksPractical strategyCommon mistake to avoidRelated entries
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How it works

The first Nailsmith upgrade improves damage for a Geo cost without using Pale Ore.

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Practical strategy

Seek the Nailsmith in City of Tears as soon as it is reasonably accessible.

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Common mistake to avoid

Delaying an easy damage upgrade while struggling with mandatory bosses.

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Related Hollow Knight articles

guidesNail Upgrade Pale Ore Guide

The Old Nail becomes Sharpened, Channelled, Coiled and finally Pure Nail through the Nailsmith.

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.

weaponsCyclone Slash

A spinning Nail Art that can produce repeated hits when held appropriately.

weaponsDash Slash

A charged Nail Art combined with movement, useful for horizontal reach.

weaponsGreat Slash

A charged Nail Art that releases a wide, powerful strike.

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