Cyclone Slash

Cyclone Slash is the Nail Art taught to the Knight by Nailmaster Mato. A multi-hit spinning attack performed by holding ATTACK until fully charged, then releasing while holding UP or DOWN. The Nail Art will be executed for a longer amount of time if ATTACK is pressed repeatedly during the attack.

If used in the air, the Knight's falling speed is slowed dramatically when mashing ATTACK, making it possible to deal substantial damage to aerial targets without spells. However, if used in the air without mashing  the Knights falling speed is rapidly increased to terminal velocity, making Cyclone Slash the swiftest possible falling method available without use of the Menu Glitch.

Each attack does 1.25x nail damage. Depending on how long ATTACK is mashed after releasing, Cyclone Slash will attack 3-7 times. If all 7 connect, this makes Cyclone Strike the single most powerful attack in the game. However, most enemies will be knocked away from the Knight before all hits can connect.

If this is the only Nail Art that has been learned, UP/DOWN does not need to be pressed to execute this ability. Nail Arts are not enhanced by range-boosting charms, such as Mark of Pride.

How To Perform
Hold ATTACK + UP/DOWN until fully charged, then release ATTACK. Damage: 1.25 x Nail damage/hit.

Location
Nailmaster Mato resides in the Howling Cliffs.

Nailmaster Mato