The Sharpened Nail in Hollow Knight deals 9 damage with its standard attack.
Nails are the primary weapon of the Knight, the protagonist in the world of Hallownest. As the Knight progresses through their journey, their Nail can be upgraded, significantly increasing its damage output and making combat encounters against various enemies and bosses more effective. The Sharpened Nail is one of the early upgrades available, providing a notable improvement over the starting "Old Nail."
Sharpened Nail Damage Output
With a regular swing, the Sharpened Nail inflicts 9 points of damage. This consistent value applies to all standard attacks performed with this upgraded weapon.
For a clearer comparison of Nail damage values:
Nail Upgrade | Base Damage | Nail Art Damage (Initial) |
---|---|---|
Old Nail | 5 | 12 |
Sharpened Nail | 9 | 22 |
Channelled Nail | 13 | 32 |
Note: The "Nail Art Damage (Initial)" refers to the damage dealt by Nail Arts (such as Great Slash, Dash Slash, or Cyclone Slash) when performed with the respective Nail upgrade. The additional numbers listed in detailed sources (e.g., 39, 57, 74, 92) correspond to the increasing damage of Nail Arts with further Nail upgrades beyond the Channelled Nail.
For a comprehensive list of all Nail upgrades, their damage values, and specific enemy health statistics within the game, you can consult detailed resources like the Hollow Knight Fandom Wiki.