 | Rare, pale metal that emanates an icy chill. Prized by those who craft weapons. |
Uses
Pale Ore is a collectible item found in several places throughout Hallownest. Giving the Nailsmith Pale Ore along with a payment of Geo allows him to upgrade The Knight's Nail. The first upgrade requires no Pale Ore, the second requires one, the third requires two, and the final upgrade requires three Pale Ore, for a total of six.
How to Acquire
There are six pieces of Pale Ore to be found in total:
| Source | Conditions / Requirements |
|---|---|
| Found in Ancient Basin, found to the left of the tram station and the main Ancient Basin entrance. | Defeat two Lesser Mawleks that guard it. |
| Given by the Seer. | Collect 300 Essence with the Dream Nail. |
| Found in Hallownest's Crown at the very top of Crystal Peak, embedded in the pedestal of a statue of The Radiance | Requires Mantis Claw.
Monarch Wings recommended. |
| Found in a secret spot in the Deepnest, accessed by breaking a wall in the room just left of the Hot Spring. | Requires defeating Nosk. |
| Given by Grubfather. | Rescue 31 Grubs. |
| Reward in Colosseum of Fools. | Complete the Trial of the Conqueror. |
Ancient Basin Pale Ore location
Hallownest's Crown Pale Ore location
Deepnest Pale Ore location
Hollow Knight- Pale Ore Location Guide for Nail Weapon Upgrades
Trivia
- It is noted in a Reddit AMA by Team Cherry that Pale Ore has some connection to Pale Beings; the two seen in game being The Pale King and White Lady.
