Abilities

Permanent movement and spell upgrades are the backbone of exploration in Hallownest. New abilities open previously unreachable areas, in classic metroidvania fashion.

Movement abilities

• Mothwing Cloak - a horizontal dash.
• Mantis Claw - wall climbing and wall jumps.
• Crystal Heart - a powerful horizontal super dash.
• Monarch Wings - a double jump.
• Isma's Tear - swim safely through acid pools.
• Shade Cloak - an upgraded dash that passes through enemies and attacks.

Spells

SOUL, gathered by striking enemies, powers both healing (Focus) and offensive spells such as Vengeful Spirit, Desolate Dive and Howling Wraiths. Each spell has an upgraded form.

Nail upgrades

The Nailsmith in the City of Tears upgrades your nail's damage using Pale Ore. Nail Arts are taught separately by the three Nailmasters.

Route suggestions live in the Walkthrough.