Hollow Knight: Best Builds For Grimm

Conquering Grimm: Optimal Charm Builds for Hollow Knight's Toughest Fights

Grimm, the enigmatic leader of the Grimm Troupe, presents two formidable challenges in Hollow Knight: Troupe Master Grimm and Nightmare King Grimm. These battles demand precision, reflexes, and strategic charm selection. This guide outlines the best charm builds to overcome both encounters. All builds require Grimmchild (occupying two charm notches).

Troupe Master Grimm: Charm Build Strategies

Troupe Master Grimm provides a crucial introduction to Grimm's moveset. This fight emphasizes skillful dodging and precise attack windows.

1. Nail Build:

• Unbreakable/Fragile Strength
• Quick Slash
• Longnail
• Grimmchild (Mandatory)

This build maximizes Nail damage. Quick Slash allows for rapid attacks between Grimm's openings. Unbreakable/Fragile Strength is essential for damage increase. Longnail compensates for the lack of Mark of Pride due to Grimmchild's two-notch cost, offering increased reach for crucial hits.

2. Spell Build:

• Shaman Stone
• Grubsong
• Spell Twister
• Unbreakable/Fragile Heart
• Grimmchild (Mandatory)

This build focuses on spell damage. Shaman Stone significantly boosts spell power, while Spell Twister increases spell casting speed. Grubsong maintains Soul reserves, crucial for consistent spell use. Unbreakable/Fragile Heart provides extra health for survivability.

Nightmare King Grimm: Advanced Charm Strategies

Nightmare King Grimm is significantly more challenging, dealing double damage and possessing enhanced speed and a new flame pillar attack.

1. Hybrid Nail/Spell Build (Optimal):

• Unbreakable/Fragile Strength
• Shaman Stone
• Mark of Pride
• Grimmchild (Mandatory)

This build combines Nail and spell damage. Shaman Stone and Unbreakable/Fragile Strength amplify damage output. Mark of Pride boosts Nail attack range for effective damage between spell casts. Abyss Shriek and Descending Dark are highly effective spells in this fight.

2. Defensive Spell/Nail Art Build:

• Grubsong
• Sharp Shadow
• Shaman Stone
• Spell Twister
• Nailmaster's Glory
• Grimmchild (Mandatory)

This build prioritizes survivability and spell/Nail Art damage. Grubsong ensures Soul availability. Shaman Stone and Spell Twister maximize spell damage. Sharp Shadow allows for safe traversal through attacks (requires Shade Cloak). Nailmaster's Glory makes Nail Arts a viable damage source.

Mastering these charm builds will significantly improve your chances of defeating both Troupe Master Grimm and Nightmare King Grimm, unlocking the full potential of Hollow Knight's challenging encounters. Remember to adapt your strategy based on your playstyle and comfort level.