Needle Strike — Charge Attack (Location, Route, How It…

Spoiler‑light ability unlock. This page shows how to reach the Pinstress and learn Needle Strike, the charge attack taught in Blasted Steps.

Summary

Ability: Needle Strike (hold to charge, release to deal a heavy hit).
Where: Blasted Steps.
How: Clear the Great Conchflies, then platform up‑and‑left to the Pinstress’s hut and speak with her.

Movement: Wind Gliding helps with wide gaps; bring steady jumps for balloon sections.
Staging: Unlock a bench and Bellway in Blasted Steps to shorten attempts.

Enter Blasted Steps from Shellwood; stay on firm platforms, avoid sinking sands, and buy the area map from Shakra.
Unlock Bellway/bench: Climb the central shaft to the metal platform, pay for the bench on the left, and ring the Bellbeast.
Defeat Great Conchflies to open the leftward path. Expect drill dashes from walls/ceilings and bouncing conch shots—watch dust/screen shakes for tells.
Platform to the hut: Cross desert platforms to the blue balloon climb; chain sprint‑jumps and glides to reach a small hut with a bench.
Talk to the Pinstress to learn Needle Strike.

Input: Hold your attack button to charge, release to unleash a heavy blow (check platform bindings).
Role: Burst‑damage tool with a wind‑up; best after whiffs, staggers, or scripted openings.

Great Conchflies: Track smoke/wall shakes for drill entries; keep moving arcs to avoid 4‑bounce shells.
Balloon climb: For distance, sprint‑jump → glide; for height, pogo on the blue balloon to gain the last bit to the ledge.

Cost to learn? None—Pinstress teaches it on arrival.
Alternate routes? Community routes consistently gate Needle Strike behind the Great Conchflies and the hut climb.

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Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_gGm4UdNCU
IntoIndieGames (Blasted Steps pathing and “train here” note), RectifyGaming (route and platforming tips), Game8 (input behavior and teacher).

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