Pale Ore: A Comprehensive Guide to Finding and Using It in Hollow Knight

Introduction

Pale Ore is an essential resource in Hollow Knight. It can upgrade your Nail, making you stronger and more effective in combat. There are six Pale Ores in total, and each one can be found in a different location.

Locations of Pale Ores

- Resting Grounds

The first Pale Ore can be found in the Resting Grounds, on the way to the City of Tears. It is located in a small room to the right of the main path. Be sure to destroy the breakable wall.

- Crystal Peak

The second Pale Ore is in Crystal Peak, on the way to the Crystal Heart. It is located in a room to the right of the main path, blocked by some destructible crystals.

- Deepnest

The third Pale Ore is located in Deepnest, in a room to the right of the main path. Look out for an opening in the wall leading to a small room with the Pale Ore. There are many enemies in this area, including a few challenging bosses.

- Ancient Basin

The fourth Pale Ore is found in the Ancient Basin, on the way to the Hive. It is located in a room to the left of the main path. To reach it you will have to defeat the Broken Vessel boss.

- Queen's Gardens

The fifth Pale Ore is located in the Queen's Gardens, on the way to the White Palace. It is located in a room to the left of the main path. You will have to defeat the Traitor Lord boss to reach it.

- Colosseum of Fools

The final Pale Ore is located in the Colosseum of Fools. To get to it, you will need to complete the Trial of the Fool. This is a challenging task, but it is worth it for the reward.

Using Pale Ore

Once you have collected all six Pale Ores, you can use them to upgrade your Nail. To do this, visit the Nailsmith in the City of Tears. He will upgrade your Nail for a payment of Geo.

There are four levels of Nail upgrades. Each upgrade makes your Nail stronger and more effective in combat. The first upgrade costs 2500 Geo, the second costs 5000 Geo, the third costs 10000 Geo, and the fourth costs 15000 Geo.

Conclusion

Pale Ore is a valuable resource in Hollow Knight. It can be used to upgrade your Nail, making you stronger and more effective in combat. Be sure to collect all six Pale Ores and use them to upgrade your Nail to its full potential.