Which is Better?... but explained in insults.

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  • Опубликовано: 3 авг 2021
  • Nail vs Spells... Surely this one's obvious Right?!
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    - Hollow Knight - Hive Knight
    - Hollow Knight - False Knight
    - Hollow Knight - Reflections
    - Super Mario - Donut Plains (super distorted)
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    Outro - Lofi, Chill Hiphop
    #windette #hollowknight #explainedininsults
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  • @DJsquare3
    @DJsquare3 2 года назад +9474

    I feel like one of the reasons people are reluctent to use spells early on is that they want to save their soul guage for being able to focus and heal. When it comes to choosing between focusing or dealing extra damage (especialy when you have no idea about the damage numbers) saving it for focus seems like the safer option to new players.

    • @lisannastrauss4487
      @lisannastrauss4487 2 года назад +1386

      Also, new players tend to be kinda bad, so they need to heal a lot more than endgame players. Some people, like me, never actually stop being bad, so I still need to heal a lot.

    • @eurasian8492
      @eurasian8492 2 года назад +200

      i find healing overrated. spam abyss shriek, boss is dead. easier than trying to find a moment where you can heal. in early game it is needed to heal though.

    • @tako-tac7764
      @tako-tac7764 2 года назад +133

      Me at the endgame: guess I am bad then

    • @Energistx
      @Energistx 2 года назад +100

      big agree, I didn't start using spells in fights till I watched a speed runner do it, and even then I still have problems Ddiving in a fight.

    • @ShadowPhoenix4798
      @ShadowPhoenix4798 2 года назад +7

      You are right

  • @kittlegame5550
    @kittlegame5550 2 года назад +4224

    if you break your screen everything dies on screen it’s kinda op ngl

    • @legday9398
      @legday9398 2 года назад +225

      That's what you get nightmare king grimm

    • @Windette
      @Windette  2 года назад +712

      Either this or they're just watching you from the darkness... Deepnest is suddenly ALL OF HALLOWNEST

    • @kittlegame5550
      @kittlegame5550 2 года назад +66

      @@Windette now thats gotta be an even harder way of doing steel soul mode

    • @devthegoogleuser6198
      @devthegoogleuser6198 2 года назад +30

      @@kittlegame5550 You could just uninstall the game to prevent Spiders and Darkness : The Area.

    • @monkeyman55667
      @monkeyman55667 2 года назад +13

      When/If i learn to mod hollow knight, i will turn the whole game into deepnest.

  • @somerandomwizard5799
    @somerandomwizard5799 2 года назад +463

    I personally like the nail more because it doesn’t lock your movement. I can be deftly nimble and precise, reacting quickly to unexpected movements, where using a spell might make me sit there for the half-second that makes a difference.

    • @Windette
      @Windette  2 года назад +175

      you know what... I totally vibe with this response. Good arguments. Yes I agree

    • @hammartyme4859
      @hammartyme4859 Год назад +27

      I use the nail only because nail bounce exists. I will bounce the radiance to death if I can.

    • @dylanpoynor2318
      @dylanpoynor2318 Год назад +5

      I also prefer the nail, using spells to me just feels wrong and it’s not fun with them.

    • @HeyYouFromThatGame
      @HeyYouFromThatGame 5 месяцев назад

      I use both and the upgraded spells are enough to not use any spell charms

    • @SCTrooper17
      @SCTrooper17 4 месяца назад +7

      there are some fights where i simply refuse to use spells because to me it feels dishonourable to the opponent, such as sister of battle

  • @monmagog
    @monmagog Год назад +91

    Treating the Hollow Knight community with the respect they deserve 🙏

  • @Railgunnov
    @Railgunnov 2 года назад +3747

    Well, at the end, the best damage dealer are the friends we got along the way

  • @adrienlastname4663
    @adrienlastname4663 2 года назад +3877

    Or use both in concert like a magic-knight is supposed to. Of course, learning a whopping two combat methods is **way** too hard

    • @Tomzin20
      @Tomzin20 2 года назад +93

      Especially for you morons.

    • @treesimp6686
      @treesimp6686 2 года назад +209

      *LAUGHS IN SHAUMAN STONE, QUICK SLASH, SPELL TWISTER AND MARK OF PRIDE*

    • @Kaiidth-wf6qc
      @Kaiidth-wf6qc 2 года назад +117

      @@treesimp6686
      Saaaame, just switch Mark of Pride with Unbreakable Strength and you have my build.

    • @kyouksterm208
      @kyouksterm208 2 года назад +36

      if you play enough games is not that hard.
      OF COURSE I MEAN YOU DON'T NEED TO HAVE ANY FUCKING LIFE.
      still easy to achieve. just don't leave your room unless for water food and bathroom

    • @Trent819
      @Trent819 2 года назад +20

      Attacking is to hard just have Weaversong do all the work

  • @VideoMask93
    @VideoMask93 Год назад +143

    I'm surprised you didn't mention Nail Arts! I used a hybrid build of sorts to clear Trial of the Fool on my run, but the cornerstone for me was the Great Slash. It does require a good deal of investment to get Nailmaster's Glory, but it does let you double up with other build aspects (like, for instance, Shaman Stone to make your spells powerful).
    Indeed, I basically beat Radiance through a combination of Nail Arts and spells (a couple Abyss Shrieks made the second phase last, like, ten seconds).

    • @kraeomichiot
      @kraeomichiot 2 месяца назад

      yeah but, like, when do most people even remember they exist

    • @mptyalln
      @mptyalln Месяц назад

      ​@@kraeomichiotin colo, just in colo

    • @kraeomichiot
      @kraeomichiot Месяц назад

      I didn’t even touch nail arts in colo and I have done TOTF first try ik that’s not had but I feel like nail arts are less dps than slash or
      Spell, colo speedrunning is a different story

  • @jeremyrossi2716
    @jeremyrossi2716 Год назад +34

    Something that maybe should have been put in the nail argument was the Nail Arts gifted to you by the three Nail Masters. After all they do a load of damage, are fairly easy to get, and once all 3 are unlocked you can get a free single slot charm that nukes the windup time for using them. Seriously, fireb0rn knows his stuff with these 3 arts.

    • @NoNames-vw3bq
      @NoNames-vw3bq 4 месяца назад +4

      I like using the nail masters glory. Great slash is a very dear friend of mine 😂

    • @jeremyrossi2716
      @jeremyrossi2716 3 месяца назад +5

      @@NoNames-vw3bqespecially in the Colosseum where you can kill an entire armies worth of enemies in a single Great Slash

    • @evanelison
      @evanelison 3 месяца назад +2

      @@jeremyrossi2716 Honestly nail arts are only good against normal enemies their dps against bosses is pretty mid, and there's only one charm in the game that improves their dps (nailmaster's glory)

    • @Tairrow
      @Tairrow Месяц назад +1

      i got all three nail arts but don’t think i got the charm do i have to do something to get it

    • @DragonLord555
      @DragonLord555 29 дней назад

      @@evanelison
      When you use the nail arts in bosses it’s not the dps that truely gives them value.
      Instead of using them consistently use them as a combo starter.

  • @scarthegamer
    @scarthegamer 2 года назад +1884

    Personally I prefer using the best form of damage, minions

  • @andresnyman580
    @andresnyman580 2 года назад +2475

    This really isn't nail vs spells in most cases, its nail+spells vs nail+healing. Spells require knowledge of the enemy you are fighting (often not much knowledge). New players are too scared to use spells because they are not used to the cast times or attack patterns. End game nail charms still win in dps but that doesn't mean experienced players stop using spells.

    • @peasaladdeluxe6392
      @peasaladdeluxe6392 2 года назад +37

      Yeah, especially since you usually are not going to know about quick cast on your first run.

    • @juniperrodley9843
      @juniperrodley9843 2 года назад +77

      Very true. Once you're comfortable enough against a boss, using spells whenever you can will absolutely vaporize their HP. Especially when you consider Spell Twister and Shaman Stone.

    • @chaoz7370
      @chaoz7370 2 года назад +46

      I almost NEVER used spells because I was always conserving it for heals, ALWAYS. Pretty sure I beat PoH with mainly, if not JUST the nail

    • @juniperrodley9843
      @juniperrodley9843 2 года назад +20

      @@chaoz7370 Gotta say, you were missing out on a lotta DPS

    • @slimeykadenza9293
      @slimeykadenza9293 2 года назад +7

      @@juniperrodley9843 sussy baka

  • @theveganduolingobird7349
    @theveganduolingobird7349 2 года назад +30

    The main issue with the people abstaining from spells is that the nail can only hit twice on average doing 60 damage being a third of a single spells

  • @theinternetnazi1456
    @theinternetnazi1456 2 года назад +3

    Thanks windette!
    Your video’s are fluent and hilarious not to mention helpful and this one was no exception

  • @dimitridionissiou1000
    @dimitridionissiou1000 2 года назад +1197

    Actually, four ways to kill stuff. Nail, Spell, Nature, Charms. Charms such as Defenders Crest and Minion Charms

    • @mocochoca
      @mocochoca 2 года назад +205

      That's assuming the minions are somehow smarter than us and capable of hitting their targets

    • @dimitridionissiou1000
      @dimitridionissiou1000 2 года назад +248

      @@mocochoca I didn’t say it was a good way.

    • @Nekandex
      @Nekandex 2 года назад +23

      There's no way your bain didn't fry in the process of finding this. Cause mine did... Three times.

    • @nikiahnikiah3893
      @nikiahnikiah3893 2 года назад +16

      @@Nekandex my bain fried too

    • @A_Weird_Angel
      @A_Weird_Angel 2 года назад +12

      What bout sharp shadow

  • @Superficial_Intelligence
    @Superficial_Intelligence 2 года назад +855

    The best form of damage is obviously wayward compass.

    • @batscove
      @batscove 2 года назад +49

      There isnt even debate about this. Like obviously you would use wayward compass this video is useless

    • @lordyeetus9545
      @lordyeetus9545 2 года назад +17

      I know what a dumb video wayward compass is literally the only way to do decent damage smh

    • @RinRin72769
      @RinRin72769 2 года назад +22

      Wayward compass emotionally damages enemies and kills them instantly due to sheer chad energy

    • @Me-td5rg
      @Me-td5rg 2 года назад +11

      *gathering swarm

    • @RinRin72769
      @RinRin72769 2 года назад +4

      @@Me-td5rg Greed*

  • @Lucas-ky7dc
    @Lucas-ky7dc 6 месяцев назад +3

    4:12 *Three* brain cells? You're getting too generous.

  • @voidheart3418
    @voidheart3418 2 года назад +3

    I just clicked on this video, not knowing what it was, but it explained SO many things that I didn't even know needed explaining. This is amazing!

  • @november5263
    @november5263 2 года назад +656

    I thought for such a long time that there is no competition between them because i thought spells get buffed when you upgrade your nail. Apparently i either believed a rumour or just made it up

    • @Windette
      @Windette  2 года назад +150

      Such is the gamer life xD.
      I put my faith in the gods of all gamers... The spedruuners xP

    • @pedroscoponi4905
      @pedroscoponi4905 2 года назад +12

      Didn't it use to be that upgrading the nail actually gave enemies a little bit _more_ health? I remember speedrunners from old patches used to skip nail upgrades entirely because of it.

    • @november5263
      @november5263 2 года назад +38

      @@pedroscoponi4905 i know it upgrades those dream bosses (gorb, markoth, etc) but i don't think normal enemies get buffed because then why would you even get a nail upgrade

    • @dusklight9424
      @dusklight9424 2 года назад +16

      @@pedroscoponi4905 That happens only with dream bosses (excluding when you fight them in the hall of gods and the pantheons)

    • @brennanruiz1803
      @brennanruiz1803 2 года назад +13

      @@pedroscoponi4905 it upgrades your shade’s HP so that it always dies in three hits (until you get shade soul and shade HP becomes 1), but not other enemies.

  • @fizhouz328
    @fizhouz328 2 года назад +378

    Hollow Knight community: Nail or spell?
    Me: *How about both.*

  • @negativejam2188
    @negativejam2188 2 года назад +7

    I always found spells useful for bosses. That is if I’m not suffering and needing to heal for 2 minutes straight. The nail is more consistent for traveling or exploring. But I do love the endgame when it becomes super strong

  • @ravioligreenbean3989
    @ravioligreenbean3989 2 года назад +4

    for enemies with lots of projectiles i like to spam descending dark for the invincibility frames because I suck at dodging but overall both nail and spells are good for different parts of enemy fights (example when hornet does her little silk circle whip type thingy where she floats)

  • @toastedbred2961
    @toastedbred2961 2 года назад +859

    You've done Radiant bosses right? I would like to see something like "The most insulting guide to Radiant Absolute Radiance that you will find on the internet" or something. Obviously no pressure to do exactly what I told you and even if you don't do this, whatever Hollow Knight content you upload will probably be great (and insulting).

    • @missingtextureqz6257
      @missingtextureqz6257 2 года назад +28

      I’d recommend an insulting guide to godhome

    • @LordMegatherium
      @LordMegatherium 2 года назад +6

      The insulting guide to Any Radiance would probably consist of him cursing at the game and himself.

  • @BitterAndSour
    @BitterAndSour 2 года назад +279

    You can either a: Wack the enemy with a metal rod or
    You can either b: AAAAAAA at their face in magical form.

    • @pinguin4898
      @pinguin4898 2 года назад +9

      stick good

    • @littlevoidboi2111
      @littlevoidboi2111 2 года назад +7

      But rod is *S H A R P*

    • @girosvaldodeskate2214
      @girosvaldodeskate2214 2 года назад

      @Deborah Ajao cyclone slash is the most powerfull, but also by far the hardest to use, but i'm would guess attacking at all times with the easier to hit arts would decrease your dps, but this would be usefull against bosses where you can't conscistently damage

    • @barutaji
      @barutaji 2 года назад +2

      @Deborah Ajao ciclone deals the most damage out of all things in the game (when you use the long version of it, where you keep pumping the atrack button while spinning), but it is hard to find the place to use it. Usually you use in the beggining of a fight to get a good initial chunk of the bosses life.

    • @sophiaz2982
      @sophiaz2982 2 года назад

      I like to use cyclone slash and other nail arts on the downtime in the last oblobble phase. so satisfying dealing so much damage then running away without a scratch

  • @YourRabsha
    @YourRabsha 2 года назад

    You just got a new subscriber, sir. Quality content! 👍❤️

  • @creep-E81HK
    @creep-E81HK 18 дней назад +1

    u can technically also kill using charms (Spore Shroom, Sharp Shadow, Glowing Womb, Weaversong etc.)

  • @Jay-nh6um
    @Jay-nh6um 2 года назад +1105

    "There are 3 ways to kill stuff: Nail, Spells and Nature"
    Pets: "Am I a joke to you?"

  • @sinfulwrath666
    @sinfulwrath666 2 года назад +220

    We begin the game with a nail, we end the game with the nail.

    • @yourdad5799
      @yourdad5799 2 года назад +14

      Just tell us that you heal vey often

    • @abby4684
      @abby4684 2 года назад +13

      @@yourdad5799 I have been trying to use spells but I always end up forgetting and using the nail. And yes I heal very often, but I’m trying to switch over still lol.

    • @supercyclone8342
      @supercyclone8342 2 года назад +7

      Actually you begin with focus and end with focus! You also technically start with void and end with void (depending on the ending)

    • @Rowantale
      @Rowantale 2 года назад +4

      We are born by the nail, made men by the nail, undone by the nail. Fear the old nail

  • @skyborgdragonslayer4life46
    @skyborgdragonslayer4life46 2 года назад

    Dude. This was hilarious and amazing to watch. Thank you RUclips algorithm for recommending. And thank you creator for making it.

  • @Ripototo
    @Ripototo 9 месяцев назад

    Great video, it was funny and really interesting!

  • @fitzi000
    @fitzi000 2 года назад +278

    I was stuck at the mantis claw for 2 weeks (yes im an idiot but ive never played a game like this before) and this series gave me the motivation to keep going. Not because of the guide. Just because you made me realise how fun the game could be. Much love

    • @MinshinReal
      @MinshinReal 2 года назад +18

      Oh thats awesome, had the same sort of experience. I always owned the game but never really played it untill I say some footage of a pantheon or something, I dont remember

    • @juliantaylor2077
      @juliantaylor2077 2 года назад +4

      Don't forget how funny it is to be yelled at sometimes

    • @ionicman2908
      @ionicman2908 2 года назад +8

      Same, i got stuck at the 1st area for 1 DAY. I was horrible at mapping and didnt know wayward exists, once i did get it though, the game becomes so much fun

  • @ThatBeePerson
    @ThatBeePerson 2 года назад +351

    I actually really like this way of explaining things. Theres humor and insults but it's not breakneck paced or too overly bloated with jokes or tangents, not too dry but not trying too hard, 10/10

    • @Allantherocker
      @Allantherocker Год назад +12

      I feel like he tried wayyy too hard on tbe insults bit. It was funny the first two times, but then every time he mentioned brain cells I was just like get on with the video already'

  • @alexandersong5753
    @alexandersong5753 2 года назад +3

    0:37 actually more than these three ways... you have minions like Weaverlings and Grimmchild, and damaging enemies when getting attacked with Thorns of Agony

    • @user-dt8fr4up6j
      @user-dt8fr4up6j 8 месяцев назад

      Thorns is Nail, as well as Dreamshield and all other Neil-dependent dmg. Btw, who the fuck uses Thorns of Agony?

  • @SleepyFunkin
    @SleepyFunkin 5 месяцев назад +1

    there's also saving the meter for focus.
    healing is important.
    yeah, you can deal a shit ton of damage casting spells, but you can't cast the spells if you're fucking dead

  • @nafisabdullah9937
    @nafisabdullah9937 2 года назад +251

    Nails because using and dominating with it is SOOOOOO satisfying

    • @emmettrose5960
      @emmettrose5960 2 года назад +24

      This. I avoided spells for a long-ass time because spamming Abyss Shriek and calling it a day didn’t feel like a real boss fight to me. But finally beating a boss after learning all of the patterns and improving my skills? That’s so much more fun.

    • @Killroy007
      @Killroy007 2 года назад +8

      @@emmettrose5960 I enjoy using both
      I have a nail build, but being able to pogo on godtamer animal and dd through zhe rolling attack anf continue pogo is better than evading and begin pogo again.
      Seeing shade soul hit an enemy 2 or even 3 times is satisfying aswell
      And abyss shriek is just amazing lets be honest

    • @juniperrodley9843
      @juniperrodley9843 2 года назад +7

      Have you ever experienced the pure awesomeness of dominating with both, though? With enough practice, you can effortlessly make use of both nail and spells, allowing you to destroy a boss no matter if they come in close or try to escape. There's nothing more satisfying than crushing every attempt the enemy makes at resistance.

    • @icedragon9097
      @icedragon9097 2 года назад +1

      I like using nail because fighting hornet 2 with no spells feels like an anime battle and its really fun

    • @justafurrywithinternet317
      @justafurrywithinternet317 Год назад

      @@Killroy007 What is your opinion on flukenest?

  • @duck-1109
    @duck-1109 2 года назад +88

    4:59 *laughs in Gruberfly's elegy*

  • @nickknack4750
    @nickknack4750 2 года назад

    This really helped a lot, I was having that same lingering question on my mind when I first started off. :)

  • @jamclone
    @jamclone 2 года назад +3

    I usually refrain from casting spells because I could either cast a spell or save the soul for heals and perform chip damage with the nail. Using a mix between a healing build and a nail arts build saved me in the trial of the fool

  • @grubmonarch7227
    @grubmonarch7227 2 года назад +112

    I watch these videos even after I have every achievement and have beaten hall of gods radiant. It’s just funny to send my friends these videos.

    • @williamfalls
      @williamfalls 2 года назад +4

      I remember collecting all the grubs and feeling so proud. I bunny hopped near almost every freed grub too. Then I returned later... I shouldn't have revisited the place all the Grubs went.

    • @chronoshindou9848
      @chronoshindou9848 2 года назад +1

      @@williamfalls lmao same

    • @obaidxl8950
      @obaidxl8950 2 года назад +1

      Same

  • @BlueSR
    @BlueSR 2 года назад +75

    Hi there! Hollow Knight speedrunner here! This explanation is very accurate in terms of the different toolsets and their effectivity! I do want to note that even in the endgame, spells still are useful to use as a sort of secondary combo, and that no one who is attempting to play optimally should ever ever ever unequip shaman stone. Also DDark has mad s which makes it very powerful despite being less strong when it comes to potential damage output. Really good video though! Good thing to have some accurate guides out there

    • @juniperrodley9843
      @juniperrodley9843 2 года назад +1

      Agreed. Each spell has utility! Not using them because they sometimes have less DPS is foolish and needlessly limiting!

  • @steampunkhulk5559
    @steampunkhulk5559 2 года назад

    This has helped me a lot, thank you for explaining it to me, ya smart fool

  • @genericuser5523
    @genericuser5523 Год назад

    Some how you make all of this damage and numbers really easy to understand even if i had no clue what this game was i also find it funny the fact you used insulating people into a funny way to explain stuff while also warning people of they dont like being looked down upon and insulated to leave (:

  • @festry_
    @festry_ 2 года назад +102

    this channel just appeared out of nowhere and started being awesome
    About the video though, IMO the best choice is to use both spells and your nail depending on the situation, the nair has a better dps but ddark has s, shriek has better burst damage and shade soul is literally your only long-range option (unless you're using summon charms)

    • @sourgummy9236
      @sourgummy9236 2 года назад

      it's a few year's old eh? that doesnt sound like it appeared out of nowhere.

    • @festry_
      @festry_ 2 года назад +1

      @@sourgummy9236 you perfectly understand what i meant there

    • @sourgummy9236
      @sourgummy9236 2 года назад

      @@festry_ I'll take that as a compliment.

  • @noahchamings5025
    @noahchamings5025 2 года назад +13

    You’re insults actually helped me learn more about how the damage works in the game then you think

  • @Silver19897
    @Silver19897 2 года назад

    Having just picked up the game for free and trying to learn as much spoiler-free info as I can, this was a fantastic video to watch. Having actual damage numbers is huge.

  • @madarauchiwas7
    @madarauchiwas7 2 года назад

    The moron that I am might be slightly masochist because I thoroughly enjoyed the way you thrashed my brain cells.
    I'm gonna watch some of your other content, because I weirdly want more of this

  • @avawyllie7099
    @avawyllie7099 2 года назад +47

    trick question its your dash, have shadow dash, equip sharp shadow and dash master, your dash now does 1.5x your nail damage and you have better movement and i-frames, and it just works damage into evasive movements you would do anyway

    • @sophiaz2982
      @sophiaz2982 2 года назад +5

      that's a waste of 4 charm notches i'd rather use on shaman stone and ddark abuse :P

    • @goddessdeedeebubblesofimag7789
      @goddessdeedeebubblesofimag7789 2 года назад +1

      yessssssssssssssssssssssss you speak my languageeeeeeeee
      Also 4 charm notches is a pea compared to wasting 7 on a quick focus/deep focus combo (saying that as an example)

    • @yakobsoulstorm5187
      @yakobsoulstorm5187 2 года назад +8

      I'd use Sharp Shadow if it wasn't for the range "upgrade". It throws me off so much, and even if I do get used to it I'll be unable to go without it, similar to my logic with Steady Body.

    • @goddessdeedeebubblesofimag7789
      @goddessdeedeebubblesofimag7789 2 года назад +2

      @@yakobsoulstorm5187 sharp shadow is my favorite charm and i hardly ever take it off. On the rare occasion that it is off, the regular shadow dash sound effect sounds weird and oddly tame.
      Also................. *_yeet_** *tackles random enemy in my way who straight-up d i e s**
      that feeling is so satisfying.

    • @hollowlord8548
      @hollowlord8548 2 года назад

      Waste of charm slots lol

  • @screej1088
    @screej1088 2 года назад +54

    realistically i hate using spells because...
    i wanna heal :(

    • @Lotus_Monk1
      @Lotus_Monk1 2 года назад +2

      Nyo ho oi gday Gyro

    • @cyansalvatore6011
      @cyansalvatore6011 2 года назад +2

      Spamming damage is better than spam healing. Heal only with bosses that get stunned, like Hornet.

    • @manyiahandret5119
      @manyiahandret5119 2 года назад

      @@cyansalvatore6011 me who almost always heal in every absrad attack

    • @drk_end5347
      @drk_end5347 2 года назад

      Just don't get hit

    • @Lotus_Monk1
      @Lotus_Monk1 2 года назад

      @@drk_end5347 thanks for the tip MISTAAAAAAAAAA

  • @mistermirror8064
    @mistermirror8064 Год назад

    Your first line got me. Hahaha I love this video

  • @Someguypassin
    @Someguypassin 2 года назад

    got this in my recommended and straight up got called a idiot, that's fair you got my sub

  • @uselesshorse5783
    @uselesshorse5783 2 года назад +21

    honestly hybrid builds rule supreme throughout the entire game but it also takes a lot of skill to learn

    • @MadameRhapsody
      @MadameRhapsody 2 года назад +10

      Shaman Stone + Quick Slash + Strength + Nailmaster's Glory + Dreamwielder. Welcome to DPS City, Population None.

    • @uselesshorse5783
      @uselesshorse5783 2 года назад

      for pantheons/fighting literally anything i just use shaman + quick focus + strength + sharp shadow

    • @MadameRhapsody
      @MadameRhapsody 2 года назад

      @@uselesshorse5783 I only use Quick Focus now for meme builds, although I used it a lot more while new at the game. Sharp Shadow is excellent for Pacifist builds.

    • @rinastar1952
      @rinastar1952 2 года назад +1

      Yeah, for most of the game I used a nail build, but while beating radiant hall of gods I finally started to use a hybrid build. Now my basic pantheon build is shaman + spell twister + quick slash + strength.

    • @MadameRhapsody
      @MadameRhapsody 2 года назад

      @@rinastar1952 Spell Twister my beloved.

  • @matthewprudek6909
    @matthewprudek6909 2 года назад +14

    wait, youre telling me i had 2 other attack options other than nature

  • @ThatOneAlternateUniverseAries
    @ThatOneAlternateUniverseAries 5 месяцев назад

    I learned more from this one video than I ever did in any math class, I don't know if it's because I was laughing everytime I was insulted but It was basically more fun to learn this way

  • @VoxVocisCruora
    @VoxVocisCruora Год назад

    Honestly, I had no idea the spells were so good, but as someone with crappy reflexes and not the best ability to read enemy moves, that full soul container could be the difference between surviving or not, so it never feels safe to 'waste' it with spells. And also honestly, that wouldn't matter so much if it wasn't often such a pain to just get back to the thing I was trying to fight from a bench.
    I will give credit where credit is due, however, this series has helped me to realize that the fights aren't necessarily as chaotic or hard as I thought they were, and opening my eyes to the fact that I was making them that way. Having concise, easy to understand breakdowns of some of the patterns has sort of evened the playing field a bit. Made it feel less like a fight for my life and more about a series of steps and objectives.
    The type of video is also just hilarious and I love it, so that's also fanastic lmao

  • @elfsgamer7206
    @elfsgamer7206 2 года назад +13

    The production value on these videos is insane! I’m genuinely surprised you don’t have more subs. Definitely recommending you to some of my friends

  • @imstillaj
    @imstillaj 2 года назад +10

    I used the hk wiki to figure out how many hits/spells I needed for each stage of abs rad and it works. BTW PV needs I think 10 hits for each stagger and staggers 4 times after that he needs one more hit to die

  • @Rassalcon
    @Rassalcon Год назад +1

    A face full of watcher knight sounds pretty ngl

  • @justsomejerseydevilwithint4606
    @justsomejerseydevilwithint4606 2 года назад +1

    6:00 "And a couple of upgrades" as If you'll be able to get to the abyss before the endgame

  • @Simon-jv3bc
    @Simon-jv3bc 2 года назад +11

    Just started playing the game, your tutorials really helps, having them by my side as i go through this game makes it a blast, and the critique i get only gets me more motivated, even though it's basically considered bullying, i find it funny though, canNOT wait for more of your content, it helps me lots

  • @mikhaylaschull5913
    @mikhaylaschull5913 2 года назад +12

    As someone who only plays very casually when not suffering from brain rot, I use spells more while whittling away at bosses. Knowing the numbers actually is pretty useful, thanks.

  • @sen9646
    @sen9646 2 года назад +4

    No one gonna talk about 6:10 ?

  • @illusionmaho4898
    @illusionmaho4898 2 года назад

    I really loved that video even tho I stopped playing hk long ago but keep up man

  • @nirokoo
    @nirokoo 2 года назад +6

    An emotional rollercoaster coupled with a therapy session for windette. i definitely had signed up for this.....

  • @jasonbrose6743
    @jasonbrose6743 2 года назад +6

    I consider Nail Arts to be the nail-equivalent of spells. They have similar usefulness in my opinion and using both in concert works like a "charm". However, I do only have one collective brain cell and thus am most likely wrong.

  • @clebbothy
    @clebbothy 2 года назад

    I was expecting you to say use both then pelt me with insults about how I didn’t think of that

  • @NoNames-vw3bq
    @NoNames-vw3bq 4 месяца назад

    "a face full of watcher knight" 🤣 my how well we all remember that first facefull

  • @Blobbert-wo3bc
    @Blobbert-wo3bc 2 года назад +51

    I have literally won a county wide algebra competition and I still feel stupid watching these videos. I LOVE IT.

  • @dragmire3D
    @dragmire3D 2 года назад +6

    I never read opposing theories on damage types but I had assumed that the argument was over spells vs healing. Many people want a safety net so casting a spell feels like sacrificing part of your health bar.

    • @NoNames-vw3bq
      @NoNames-vw3bq 4 месяца назад +2

      ESPECIALLY when that spell doesn't connect (or was an accidental fire that also misses for obvious reasons)

  • @sonicpoweryay
    @sonicpoweryay Год назад +3

    spells deal much more damage than the nail, BUT spells cost soul. how do you get soul? *YOU USE YOUR NAIL TO STRIKE ENEMYS*

  • @spikesunshine5045
    @spikesunshine5045 2 года назад +1

    This video was very fun, you made me want to finally beat the fucking radiance

  • @CodeRed0
    @CodeRed0 2 года назад +4

    At the end of the day, if you're using both of them at the correct times you're good. The nail is super consistent and free to use, but vengeful spirit has some good opportunities in boss fights to sub in for nail hits, such as casting it between hits, or using it as the final hit of a window where you can only get 2-3 hits in. Shriek is great for floating enemies and dive has useful s.

  • @pandriftz437
    @pandriftz437 2 года назад +4

    3:05
    1 liek = 1 prayer that Quirrel is alive

    • @user-dt8fr4up6j
      @user-dt8fr4up6j 8 месяцев назад

      1 liek on THIS, 1 prayer the opposite is true.

  • @trexarnot8334
    @trexarnot8334 2 года назад

    I love how this explains more than a looking at forums.

  • @leonardosoares7774
    @leonardosoares7774 2 года назад

    Thanks for the video, I'll consider it the next time I play.

  • @skux.1395
    @skux.1395 2 года назад +7

    Is it bad that I’m getting used to him yelling at me for things I already know?

  • @HappyGingerWolf
    @HappyGingerWolf 2 года назад +4

    The reason dive is worse than the other spells on paper is because the aoe damage is calculated separately, with it hitting multiple times per cast. It far outclasses shriek in practice.

    • @Windette
      @Windette  2 года назад

      Oblobbles want to know your location...

    • @InfluxYT
      @InfluxYT 2 года назад

      cyclone slash is the name lol. also the main use of nail arts is honestly just in the colosseum of fools, where they can really help you maximize your damage. note that they are kinda shit without nailmaster's glory though lmao

    • @FIREOWLHK
      @FIREOWLHK 2 года назад +1

      every spell has its uses on certain bosses, for example, dive is super good against bosses like dung defender, watcher knights and thk whereas shriek is way better on bosses like radiance, nosk, failed champion, soul tyrant or any dream warrior. Also a lot of people dont seem to understand why shade soul is useful seeing as it does way less damage then any of the other spells but its pretty broken against bosses like lost kin/broken vessel, xero, soul warrior and vengefly king.

    • @legrandliseurtri7495
      @legrandliseurtri7495 2 года назад

      All the spells are pretty good. Abyss shriek does tons of damage, Shade soul is awesome cause you can attack from away, descending dark has the invicibility frames...

    • @FIREOWLHK
      @FIREOWLHK 2 года назад

      @@legrandliseurtri7495 finally, someone that doesn’t just say ddark is the best because it carried them through watcher knights.

  • @stllerc
    @stllerc Год назад +1

    Kid version of revengeful spirit if you do that by putting on the charm that gives extra soul and then you put on the nurse from that allows you to do more Soul damage

  • @russelllipsey7864
    @russelllipsey7864 Год назад

    0:37 bold of you to assume my brain has enough cells for that to work

  • @hypernovakirby2443
    @hypernovakirby2443 2 года назад +3

    Nice video! :D
    Also, what about grubberfly’s elegy? That helps boost your damage by 50% if you hit both the nail swing and the beam, right? My math is probably wrong tho lol

  • @bgmarshall
    @bgmarshall 2 года назад +3

    Now I've always been mostly a nail player, but you neglected to mention that I'm pretty sure dark descent gives you like a full second of ACTIONABLE invincibility. you get a full second where you can do whatever you want without having to worry about getting hit.

  • @the_eldritch_teacher
    @the_eldritch_teacher Год назад +2

    the best build I've found so far is shaman stone, spell twister, grub song, weaver song and sharp shadow
    so MUCH *DAMAGE!!!*

  • @_zealos_8213
    @_zealos_8213 2 года назад

    Windette: Explaining which damage source to use to be efficient
    Me: "Why would I not just use everything tho?"

  • @MyzticF
    @MyzticF 2 года назад +6

    I used Soul Eater + Shaman Stone in my steel soul run the other day, it was amazing. Just dive and everything worked out.

    • @mentalpopcorn2304
      @mentalpopcorn2304 2 года назад +1

      There's no reason to use soul eater and not spell twister
      Spell twister makes spells cost 7 or 8 less spirit, and soul eat gives that amount extra per hit. You're saving 2 charm slots for essentially the same effect.
      Edit: if you use both with abyss shriek on warrior graves they go down so fast

    • @MyzticF
      @MyzticF 2 года назад

      @@mentalpopcorn2304 Soul Eater was a charm I never really used, so I decided to experiment with it (it was Lost Kin I was fighting so zero risk). Good to know that ST is better though.

    • @FIREOWLHK
      @FIREOWLHK 2 года назад

      @Deborah Ajao soul catcher gives 3 extra soul per hit iirc, but soul eater gives something like 7-8 extra soul

    • @juniperrodley9843
      @juniperrodley9843 2 года назад

      I say this as someone who loves spells: do *not* use the soul-gathering charms. Soul Catcher does next to nothing, while Soul Eater takes up twice as many notches as you should be using for this. Use Spell Twister instead. It makes spells just as easy to charge as if you had Soul Eater, but it only costs as much as Soul Catcher. It doesn't help with healing, but let's be honest, neither do the other two.

    • @FIREOWLHK
      @FIREOWLHK 2 года назад

      @@juniperrodley9843 i only pick up soul catcher to get enough charms to buy a notch from salubra but soul eater is really useful when paired with shamans and twister. A build such as shamans, twister, eater and dream wielder is really good in the colosseum.

  • @VitsiTheFox
    @VitsiTheFox 2 года назад +4

    Can you make a tutorial on how to properly treat Zote? I try my best to pet him gently with my nail (which is nicer for "skin" than spells as you could learn from this video) but he doesn't seem to appreciate my effort and love I put into every swing :/

  • @dodo1063
    @dodo1063 Год назад

    I like how I’m finally using spells and finally having the shaman stone equipped when trying to radiant bosses.

  • @suprshin
    @suprshin 2 года назад +1

    Something I’ve learned while watching a speed run for this game.
    When you upgrade the needle it multiplies some of the bosses HP; this multiplier does not apply to spells so if you delay upgrading the needle you can steam roll some enemies quickly.
    I do not recall which enemies.

  • @Spamuelow
    @Spamuelow 2 года назад +22

    Can confirm, just finished getting all achievements the other day only using nail. The time it would take to get used to using the spells at the right times just seemed long when you could have fun slashing every boss and dodging everything

  • @nesraspongx58
    @nesraspongx58 2 года назад +3

    0:56 lies he has infinite

  • @BreakfastEater123
    @BreakfastEater123 Год назад

    idk why I love this so much

  • @magnus4437
    @magnus4437 11 месяцев назад

    Why do I feel like there was a drought of insults in this vid

  • @lukicario9339
    @lukicario9339 2 года назад +3

    4:00 what about Kingsoul? My guess is your not counting it cause most of the idiots here (including myself, when I get it) will immediately trade it in for Void Heart and lost it's effect...

    • @togekiss09
      @togekiss09 Год назад

      I'm super late but he's only talking about charms which directly influenciate spells

  • @zacharysouth3835
    @zacharysouth3835 2 года назад +18

    I personally prefer to clutch up on ONE mask while tactfully avoiding enemies instead of pathetically trying to heal and getting destroyed by some random attack you were pretending not to notice.

  • @slimetakes2339
    @slimetakes2339 Год назад +1

    Something he's leaving out, thought is manuverability with the nail, which spells don't give you, and early game when you really need to be able to get around bosses it is very important to have. I dont just mean movement lock with spells, but downward hitting, and being able to basically fly around the arena with all the freedom the nail gives you.

  • @DarksteelDemon
    @DarksteelDemon 2 месяца назад

    4:12 "I know that was a lot of numbers for your remaining 3 braincells"

  • @somenerd8401
    @somenerd8401 2 года назад +4

    You will be the reason I get hollow knight.
    Thank you

    • @Awesomekraken677
      @Awesomekraken677 2 года назад

      Nice

    • @Windette
      @Windette  2 года назад +2

      You've fallen for my trap card. YOU FOOL!! THIS WAS ALWAYS THE PLAN!!!

  • @coinbongo4694
    @coinbongo4694 2 года назад +5

    spells, I love them. the combos you can do is just beautiful

  • @clorbdorb1245
    @clorbdorb1245 2 года назад +1

    I was stuck on colo 2 for weeks trying to get a pale ore to help me against the Watcher Knights.
    After watching this video, I decided to try a spell build instead. I beat it in 2 tries. Upgraded to coiled nail and went on to WK, actually utilizing spells this time, and got it in one. I can’t believe I was sleeping on spells.

  • @thealchemistking4063
    @thealchemistking4063 Год назад

    There is also the eensy weensy little caveat of: *YOU NEED TO LAND HITS WITH YOUR NAIL TO EFFECTIVELY GET THE SOUL IN THE FUCKING FIRST PLACE*

  • @cotardscrow
    @cotardscrow 2 года назад +4

    When are you going to explain that Sharp Shadow is the best thing in the game?

  • @Helmshot
    @Helmshot Год назад +7

    So... what about nail arts?

  • @cassy-bellemachado2932
    @cassy-bellemachado2932 2 года назад

    Trying to beat the Radiance, not doing so hot, this is helpful advice. Thank you!

  • @MrMuffin3
    @MrMuffin3 2 года назад

    i love this the insults are amazing