The Nailsmith

Character from Hollow Knight by Team Cherry

A craftsman who has spent his life perfecting the art of nail-forging — and who asks you to end his life with his finest work once it's complete.

Also known as: Nailsmith

What They Know

• Master nail-forger — upgrades the Knight's nail from Old Nail to Pure Nail using Pale Ore
• Each upgrade brings the nail closer to perfection — and the Nailsmith closer to asking for his own death
• Asks to be struck down by the Pure Nail as his life's culmination — considers death by his masterpiece the highest honor
• If spared, he discovers art at Sheo's studio — transforms from craftsman to painter

Connections

• serves — knight
• befriends — sheo

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