Introduction
If you want to know where to find all the Hollow Knight Pale Ore locations, you've come to the right place. These valuable and rare items are used to upgrade your Nail, allowing you to unleash devastating attacks. In this guide, we will show you the locations of all the Pale Ore, so you can become a true hero in Hallownest.
Upgrading Your Nail
Before we dive into the locations, let's talk about the Nail upgrades. You'll receive your first Nail upgrade for free at the beginning of the game. After that, you'll need Pale Ore to further upgrade your Nail. There are a total of four possible Nail upgrades, each requiring more Pale Ore than the previous one. The more you upgrade your Nail, the more powerful your attacks become.
Finding the Pale Ore
There are six pieces of Pale Ore scattered across Hallownest. Let's go through each location:
Ancient Basin
In the Ancient Basin, you can find a piece of Pale Ore guarded by two Lesser Mawleks. Head northwest from the tram station to reach the northwestern corner of the map. Look for a small plateau where you'll find the Pale Ore and a Geo deposit.
Crystal Peak
The second piece of Pale Ore can be found atop Crystal Peak in Hallownest's Crown. To reach this area, you'll need the Mantis Claw, and possibly the Monarch Wings and the Crystal Heart. From the base of Crystal Peak, head north and northwest, hugging the wall until you reach the Dreamer's Platform.
Deepnest
Defeating a tough boss in Deepnest will reward you with another piece of Pale Ore. To find it, head to the Nesting Grounds, which is located south of the entrance to Deepnest. Here, you'll face Nosk, a large mimic who can unleash powerful energy blasts. Be prepared for a challenging fight!
Rescuing Grubs
If you rescue 31 Grubs throughout Hallownest, you'll be rewarded with a piece of Pale Ore. To locate the still-trapped Grubs, use the Collector's Map, which you can obtain by defeating the Collector in the Tower of Love. The Grubhome, where you can collect your rewards, is located in the Forgotten Crossroads.
Colosseum of Fools
Completing the Trial of the Conquerer in the Colosseum of Fools will earn you a piece of Pale Ore. This trial involves defeating 17 waves of enemies and dealing with terrain hazards. Use your best combat skills to overcome all the challenges and claim your reward.
Dream Nail
If you collect 300 Essence with the Dream Nail, you'll be rewarded with a piece of Pale Ore. Obtain the Dream Nail by inspecting the Dreamers Memorial in the Resting Grounds. Use it to delve into the dreams of creatures and gather Essence to strengthen your Nail.
Conclusion
In total, you'll need 7,050 Geo and 6 pieces of Pale Ore to fully upgrade your Nail. Now that you know where to find all the Hollow Knight Pale Ore locations, go forth and become a powerful bug in Hallownest!
