Ascension MaterialNail of the Ape
Nail of the Ape is a 4★ material in Honkai: Star Rail. See how to get it and which characters/light cones need it below.
Nail of the Ape is a material ★4 in Honkai: Star Rail. 3 characters need this item to level up. Obtainable from 2 different sources in-game.
Last updated: 30/07/2026
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Description
Remnant of an Abundance Sprite. Can be used for the Ascension of Quantum characters.
Lore
The distinction between "sprite" and "abomination" is merely a matter of name. A sprite is tamed and obedient, while an abomination is an uncontrolled misfortune. This nail embedded in the body of the Malefic Ape serves as an eternal guarantee of its status as a sprite. "As a disciple, it is your duty to obey. If the Master Primus drives this Possession Nail into your body, then you will have no choice but to obey, won't you?"
Farm it smart
A BOSS material. The biggest pain: weekly bosses cap rewards per week, so this is often the BOTTLENECK that traps a character at the 70→80 ascension. Only fight the boss dropping mats for the character you are ACTUALLY building — do not spread thin.
Material Planner →How to obtain
- Stagnant Shadow: Scalegorge Waterscape
- Omni-Synthesizer — Material Exchange
Used to upgrade
Stats
| Rarity | ★★★★ |
| Type | Ascension Material |
| Stack limit | 99,999 |
Official names in every language
| Tiếng Việt | Chiếc Đinh Của Linh Trưởng |
| English | Nail of the Ape |
| 日本語 | 蒼猿の釘 |
| 한국어 | 괴수의 못 |
| 繁體中文 | 蒼猿之釘 |
| 简体中文 | 苍猿之钉 |
Where to use it / Related tools
Nail of the Ape is an upgrade material — check the Material Planner to see how much you need for the character you're building.
Same-type items
FAQ
What is Nail of the Ape?
Remnant of an Abundance Sprite. Can be used for the Ascension of Quantum characters.
Where do you get Nail of the Ape?
Sources for Nail of the Ape: Stagnant Shadow: Scalegorge Waterscape · Omni-Synthesizer — Material Exchange. See the “How to obtain” section above for details on each source.
What type of item is Nail of the Ape?
Nail of the Ape is a 4★ material in Honkai: Star Rail, in the “Ascension Material” category.
What is Nail of the Ape used for?
Nail of the Ape is used by 3 characters.