Hollow Knight Guide: Mastering the Nail Jump Technique

In Hollow Knight, mastering the Nail Jump technique is essential to progressing beyond certain points in the game, especially when it comes to accessing hidden areas and obtaining valuable items. In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of learning and perfecting the Nail Jump technique.

To start, head left from the Forgotten Crossroads until you reach the cavern with the chained platforms. Sit on the bench, equip your Fury of the Fallen Charm if you've obtained it, and continue to the right. Jump down the well to arrive back at the Forgotten Crossroads. Break through the gate, jump off the ledge, and head to the right until you reach Dirtmouth.

Once you've destroyed the support and made your way past the spiked pit, proceed up the path until you reach a wooden support holding up the stone walkway. Proceed through the area again and head back up after the spiked pit to continue towards Dirtmouth. With your first charm in hand, drop off the ledge to the left to return earlier in the area.

Slash at the chest to open it and claim your first Charm, the Fury of the Fallen. To master the Nail Jump technique, you'll need to practice jumping over spikes while slashing downward to hit the spikes and propel yourself forward.

To access a hidden area, employ the Nail Jump technique by avoiding the final falling spike, dropping off the right side of the rightmost platform, and discovering the hidden area. From here, jump between elevated platforms to cross the spiked pit, avoiding the falling spikes.

Hugging the left side, drop into the pit and hold the Left button to find an additional Geo cache before continuing. Be cautious as the floor will break away, so move forward slowly and then jump left to avoid falling. A thorough exploration of the side chambers will reveal several Geo caches, allowing you to stock up on extra money before arriving in Dirtmouth.

After reaching the Lifeblood room, head right and slash through the gate. Hop up each platform, following the path to the top where you'll encounter a Lifeblood room. Destroy the blue Lifeblood egg and destroy the blue creatures to claim several Lifeblood Masks, which grant a temporary health boost.

In King's Pass, head right, slashing your way through gates and dispatching small beetles until you reach the elevated platforms. Mastering the Nail Jump technique is crucial for progressing in Hollow Knight and accessing valuable items and hidden areas. With practice and patience, you'll be able to overcome obstacles and continue on your journey through Hallownest.

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