Skills & Abilities

[littlestghost]

NAIL ARTS
The Knight is an established swordsbug overall, but has been taught additional techniques by the Great Nailmasters of Hallownest.

Pogo hopping [vis]. Ghost go boing.

Cyclone Slash [vis] The signature Nail Art of Nailmaster Mato. A spinning attack that rapidly strikes foes on all sides.

Dash Slash [vis] The signature Nail Art of Nailmaster Oro. Strike ahead quickly after dashing forward.

Great Slash [vis] The signature Nail Art of Nailmaster Sheo. Unleashes a huge slash directly in front of you which deals extra damage to foes.

SPELLS
Spells that the Knight can cast using soul, empowered by void.

Focus [vis] Its most basic skill. Focus collected soul to repair its shell and heal damage.

Shade Soul [vis] Conjures a shadow that will fly forward and burn foes in its path.
Previously Vengeful Spirit

Descending Dark [vis] Strike the ground with a concentrated force of SOUL and Shadow. This force can destroy foes or break through fragile structures.
Previously Desolate Dive

Abyss Shriek [vis] Blast foes with screaming SOUL and Shadow.
Previously Howling Wraiths

ABILITIES
Acquired from items the Knight has collected over its journey.

Shade Cloak [vis] Cloak formed from the substance of the Abyss. Allows the wearer to dash through enemies and their attacks without taking damage.
Previously Mothwing Cloak

Mantis Claw [vis]

Crystal Heart [vis] The energy core of an old mining golem, fashioned around a potent crystal. The crystal's energy can be channeled sic to launch the bearer forward at dangerous speeds.

Monarch Wings [vis] Wings of ethereal matter that shimmer in the darkness. Allows one to jump again in mid-air.

Isma's Tear [vis] Fruit formed from a single hardened tear. Once ingested it provides protection from the searing, acidic pools found in certain parts of Hallownest.

Dream Nail [vis] Allows the wielder to cut through the veil between dreams and waking. Can be used to reveal hidden dreams or open gateways. The power of the Dream Nail has fully awoken, allowing entry into certain protected memories.

Dreamgate [vis] Allows the wielder to travel instantly through dream. Use the Dream Nail to set a Dreamgate, then spend dream essence to travel to the placed Dreamgate.

CHARMS
Charms that the Knight has in its active possession.

Item	Description	Notches
Wayward Compass	Whispers its location to the bearer whenever a map is open, allowing wanderers to pinpoint their current location.	🔴
Gathering Swarm	A swarm will follow the bearer and gather up any loose Geo. Useful for those who can't bear to leave anything behind, no matter how insignificant.	🔵
Stalwart Shell	Builds resilience. When recovering from damage, the bearer will remain invulnerable for longer. Makes it easier to escape from dangerous situations.	🔵🔵
Soul Catcher	Used by shamans to draw more SOUL from the world around them. Increases the amount of SOUL gained when striking an enemy with the nail.	🟢🟢
Shaman Stone	Said to contain the knowledge of past generations of shaman. Increases the power of spells, dealing more damage to foes.	🟢🟢🟢
Soul Eater	Forgotten shaman artifact, used to draw SOUL from still-living creatures. Greatly increases the amount of SOUL gained when striking an enemy with the nail.	🟢🟢🟢🟢
Dashmaster	Bears the likeness of an eccentric bug known only as 'The Dashmaster'. The bearer will be able to dash more often as well as dash downwards. Perfect for those who want to move around as quickly as possible.	🔵🔵
Sprintmaster	Bears the likeness of a strange bug known only as 'The Sprintmaster'. Increases the running speed of the bearer, allowing them to avoid danger or overtake rivals.	🔵
Grubsong	Contains the gratitude of freed grubs. Gain SOUL when taking damage.	🟡
Grubberfly's Elegy	Contains the gratitude of grubs who will move to the next stage of their lives. Imbues weapons with a holy strength. When the bearer is at full health, they will fire beams of white-hot energy from their nail.	🟢🟢🟢
Unbreakable Heart	Increases the health of the bearer, allowing them to take more damage. This charm is unbreakable.	🟣🟣
Unbreakable Greed	Causes the bearer to find more Geo when defeating enemies. This charm is unbreakable.	🟣🟣
Unbreakable Strength	Strengthens the bearer, increasing the damage they deal to enemies with their nail. This charm is unbreakable.	🟣🟣
Spell Twister	Reflecting the desires of the Soul Sanctum for mastery over SOUL, it improves the bearer's ability to cast spells. Reduces the SOUL cost of casting spells.	🟡🟡
Steady Body	Keeps its bearer from recoiling backwards when they strike an enemy with a nail. Allows one to stay steady and keep attacking.	🟢
Heavy Blow	Formed from the nails of fallen warriors. Increases the force of the bearer's nail, causing enemies to recoil further when hit.	🟣🟣🟣
Quick Slash	Born from imperfect, discarded nails that have fused together. The nails still long to be wielded. Allows the bearer to slash much more rapidly with their nail.	🟣🟣🟣
Longnail	Increases the range of the bearer's nail, allowing them to strike foes from further away.	🟣🟣
Mark of Pride	Freely given by the Mantis Tribe to those they respect. Greatly increases the range of the bearer's nail, allowing them to strike foes from further away.	🟣🟣🟣
Fury of the Fallen	Embodies the fury and heroism that comes upon those who are about to die. When close to death, the bearer's strength will increase.	🟡🟡
Thorns of Agony	Senses the pain of its bearer and lashes out at the world around them. When taking damage, sprout thorny vines that damage nearby foes.	🔴
Baldur Shell	Protects its bearer with a hard shell while focusing SOUL. The shell is not indestructible and will shatter if it absorbs too much damage.	🟢🟢
Flukenest	Living charm born in the gut of a Flukemarm. Transforms the Vengeful Spirit spell into a horde of volatile baby flukes.	🔴🔴🔴
Defender's Crest	Unique charm bestowed by the King of Hallownest to his most loyal knight. Scratched and dirty, but still cared for. Causes the bearer to emit a heroic odour.	🟡
Glowing Womb	Drains the SOUL of its bearer and uses it to birth hatchlings. The hatchlings have no desire to eat or live, and will sacrifice themselves to protect their parent.	🔴🔴
Quick Focus	A charm containing a crystal lens. Increases the speed of focusing SOUL, allowing the bearer to heal damage faster.	🟣🟣🟣
Deep Focus	Naturally formed within a crystal over a long period. Draws in SOUL from the surrounding air. The bearer will focus SOUL at a slower rate, but the healing effect will double.	🟣🟣🟣🟣
Lifeblood Heart	Contains a living core that seeps precious lifeblood. When resting, the bearer will gain a coating of lifeblood that protects from a modest amount of damage.	🟣🟣
Lifeblood Core	Contains a living core that bleeds precious lifeblood. When resting, the bearer will gain a coating of lifeblood that protects from a large amount of damage.	🟣🟣🟣
Joni's Blessing	Blessed by Joni, the kindly heretic. Transfigures vital fluids into blue lifeblood. The bearer will have a healthier shell and can take more damage, but they will not be able to heal themselves by focusing SOUL.	🟣🟣🟣🟣
Hiveblood	Golden nugget of the Hive's precious hardened nectar. Heals the bearer's wounds over time, allowing them to regain health without focusing SOUL.	🟣🟣🟣🟣
Spore Shroom	Composed of living fungal matter. Scatters spores when exposed to SOUL. When focusing SOUL, emit a spore cloud that slowly damages enemies	🟡
Sharp Shadow	Contains a forbidden spell that transforms shadows into deadly weapons. When using Shadow Dash, the bearer's body will sharpen and damage enemies.	🟢🟢
Shape of Unn	Reveals the form of Unn within the bearer. While focusing SOUL, the bearer will take on a new shape and can move freely to avoid enemies.	🟢🟢
Nailmaster's Glory	Contains the passion, skill and regrets of a Nailmaster. Increases the bearer's mastery of Nail Arts, allowing them to focus their power faster and unleash arts sooner.	🟣
Weaversong	Silken charm containing a song of farewell, left by the Weavers who departed Hallownest for their old home. Summons weaverlings to give the lonely bearer some companionship and protection.	🔴🔴
Dream Wielder	Transient charm created for those who wield the Dream Nail and collect Essence. Allows the bearer to charge the Dream Nail faster and collect more SOUL when striking foes.	🟣
Dreamshield	Defensive charm once wielded by a tribe that could shape dreams. Conjures a shield that follows the bearer and attempts to protect them.	🟡🟡🟡
Carefree Melody	Token commemorating the start of a friendship. Contains a song of protection that may defend the bearer from damage.	🟣🟣🟣
Void Heart	An emptiness that was hidden within, now unconstrained. Unifies the void under the bearer's will. This charm is a part of its bearer and can not be unequipped.	-