You’re exploring the Fungal Wastes, minding your own business, when you stumble upon a shady-looking termite named Leg Eater. He smells like rot and talks about becoming a king. He sells you something called Fuerza Frágil (Fragile Strength). It looks incredible on paper. A 50% boost to your nail damage? That's insane. But then you see the catch: if you die, the charm breaks.
In a game where you die constantly, that sounds like a trap. Honestly, a lot of players just stash it in their inventory and never touch it again.
That is a massive mistake.
The Raw Power of Fuerza Frágil
Basically, this charm turns your nail into a tactical nuke. We aren't talking about a tiny 10% buff. We are talking about a 1.5x multiplier on every single swing. If you've upgraded your nail even a couple of times, Fuerza Frágil allows you to one-shot enemies that used to take two or three hits. This isn't just about feeling powerful; it completely changes the rhythm of combat. When you kill things faster, they have less time to hit you. It’s actually a defensive tool disguised as an offensive one.
You might be worried about the breaking mechanic. Don't be. If you die, you just trek back to Leg Eater in the Fungal Wastes. He’ll fix it for a measly 350 Geo. If you’re wearing the Defender’s Crest, he’ll even give you a discount, bringing the repair cost down to 280 Geo.
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By the mid-game, that’s pocket change.
How to Get It (And Not Lose Your Mind)
To find the charm, head to the north-western part of the Fungal Wastes, right near the entrance from the Forgotten Crossroads. Leg Eater is sitting in a small cave. You’ll have to pay him a one-time "service fee" of 86 Geo just to see his shop. After that, Fuerza Frágil is yours for 600 Geo.
Here is the secret: it doesn't break in dreams.
If you are fighting a Dream Boss—like Lost Kin, Failed Champion, or Soul Tyrant—you can wear Fuerza Frágil with zero risk. Since dying in a dream doesn't count as a "real" death, the charm stays perfectly intact. This makes it the ultimate "cheese" strategy for some of the hardest encounters in Hallownest. The only exception is the White Palace and the final boss fight, so just keep that in mind before you go platforming over buzzsaws.
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Making It Unbreakable
Eventually, you’re going to get tired of running back to the Fungal Wastes. This is where the Grimm Troupe DLC comes in. Once you summon the Troupe to Dirtmouth, a bug named Divine sets up shop in a small tent.
The process is... well, it’s gross.
- Equip the charm.
- Talk to Divine.
- She will literally eat the charm.
- Pay her a staggering 15,000 Geo.
- She, uh, "produces" the Unbreakable Strength version.
Yes, 15,000 Geo is a lot. It’s the most expensive thing in the game. But once you have it, that 50% damage boost is permanent. No more repairs. No more fear.
Where to Farm the Geo
If you’re staring at that 15k price tag and feeling hopeless, don't worry. You can farm it faster than you think. The best way is the Colosseum of Fools in Kingdom’s Edge. Specifically, the Trial of the Conqueror (the second one) gives you about 2,000 Geo per run. It’s fast, it’s fun, and it’s way better than killing small husks for five hours.
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Another solid tip? Sell your relics to Lemm in the City of Tears. Those Hallownest Seals and King's Idols are literally just piles of cash sitting in your inventory. Most players finish the game with thousands of Geo worth of relics they totally forgot about.
Why You Shouldn't Wait
Seriously, stop saving this charm for "later." Hallownest is a brutal place, and Fuerza Frágil is the single best way to even the odds. Whether you're struggling with the Watcher Knights or just trying to clear out the Deepnest without losing your sanity, that extra damage is life-changing.
Go find Leg Eater. Buy the charm. Even if you break it five times, the time you save by killing bosses faster makes it worth every single Geo.
Next Steps for Your Build:
- Check your inventory for Wanderer's Journals and Hallownest Seals to sell to Lemm.
- Travel to the Fungal Wastes and buy the charm if you haven't already.
- If you've started the Grimm Troupe quest, prioritize saving up the 15,000 Geo for the Unbreakable upgrade—it is the single best investment you can make for the end-game and the Pantheons.