Guide to obtaining Dracula's Nail in Castlevania II: Simon's Quest. Learn how to navigate Denis Woods, trade with the Gypsy, and acquire this powerful sub-weapon.
Walkthrough
- 1From Brahm Mansion, head left to Denis Woods.
- 2Navigate across 8 floating blocks over a lake, requiring precise jumps.
- 3On the second screen, defeat Ravens, Mummies, Pirate Skeletons, Man-Eating Plants, and Medusa Heads.
- 4Locate the Gypsy Trader on a platform to the far left. Speak to him to receive the Diamond sub-weapon.
- 5Retrace your steps, defeating enemies and crossing the lake again, to return to Brahm Mansion.
- 6Head right to the port and speak to the Ferryman without Dracula's Heart equipped.
- 7When the ferry reaches the opposite side, let it return left.
- 8Quickly disembark on the left side before the ferry rebounds.
- 9Follow the path left to the Town of Alba.
- 10In Alba, wait until daytime. From the town's entrance (bottom-right), walk left, jump over water pits, and climb stairs.
- 11Speak to the trader (grey and white attire) on the platform and exchange your Blue Crystal for the Red Crystal.
- 12(Optional) If needed, visit the Church at the top of Alba for healing.
- 13(Optional) If heading to the Graveyard next, ensure you have at least 1 Garlic and 1 Laurel. If not, acquire Garlic from a trader in a house left of the church.
Tips
- The Denis Woods section is challenging, especially the block-jumping sequence. Save states on digital versions can help.
- The Diamond sub-weapon costs 1 Heart per use and is effective in enclosed spaces.
- Ensure you do not have Dracula's Heart equipped when speaking to the Ferryman to access the path to Alba.
- The Red Crystal is obtained during daytime in Alba by trading the Blue Crystal with a specific trader.
- Diamond Sub-weapon (from Gypsy Trader)
- Red Crystal (from Alba Trader)
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