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 encounters demand precision, reflexes, and strategic charm selection. All builds below require Grimmchild (2 charm notches).

Troupe Master Grimm: Charm Builds

Troupe Master Grimm serves as an introduction to Grimm's moveset. It's a fast-paced dance requiring careful timing.

1. Nail Build:

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

This build maximizes nail damage. Quick Slash allows for multiple hits between Grimm's attacks. Longnail compensates for the lack of Mark of Pride (occupied by Grimmchild), providing increased range. Choose Unbreakable or Fragile Strength based on your preferred risk/reward.

2. Spell Build:

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

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

Defeating Troupe Master Grimm unlocks the final charm notch, essential for Nightmare King Grimm builds.

Nightmare King Grimm: Charm Builds

Nightmare King Grimm is significantly more challenging. He inflicts double damage and moves much faster. His new flame pillar attack presents both a threat and an opportunity for burst damage.

1. Hybrid Nail/Spell Build:

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

This build balances nail and spell damage. Shaman Stone remains crucial for spell effectiveness, while Unbreakable/Fragile Strength and Mark of Pride maximize nail damage during brief openings. 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 emphasizes survivability and spell/nail art synergy. Grubsong ensures consistent soul supply, Shaman Stone and Spell Twister boost spell damage, and Sharp Shadow allows for evasive maneuvers and damage. Nailmaster's Glory makes nail arts a viable damage source.

These builds offer strategic approaches to defeating both Troupe Master Grimm and Nightmare King Grimm. Remember to adapt your playstyle and charm choices based on your skill and comfort level.