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 of Hollow Knight's most challenging encounters: Troupe Master Grimm and Nightmare King Grimm. These battles demand precise timing, skillful dodging, and strategic charm selection. All builds require Grimmchild (occupying two charm notches).

Troupe Master Grimm: Charm Strategies

This fight, while demanding, allows for more deliberate attacks. Choose your build based on your preferred playstyle:

1. Nail Build (High Damage):

• Unbreakable/Fragile Strength (Essential for damage boost)
• Quick Slash (Increased attack speed for more hits)
• Longnail (Extended range for safer hits)
• Grimmchild (Required)

This build maximizes nail damage, utilizing Quick Slash to land numerous hits between Grimm's attacks. Longnail compensates for the lack of Mark of Pride due to Grimmchild's requirement. Aim for a Coiled or Pure Nail for optimal damage output.

2. Spell Build (Spell-focused Damage):

• Shaman Stone (Crucial for spell damage amplification)
• Grubsong (Sustains soul supply)
• Spell Twister (Faster spell casting)
• Unbreakable/Fragile Heart (Increased health for survivability)
• Grimmchild (Required)

This build leverages powerful spells like Descending Dark and Abyss Shriek. Shaman Stone and Spell Twister maximize spell damage and casting speed, while Grubsong ensures a consistent soul supply. Unbreakable/Fragile Heart provides additional health for error mitigation.

Nightmare King Grimm: Advanced Strategies

Nightmare King Grimm is significantly faster and more aggressive, dealing double damage. These builds prioritize both damage and survivability:

1. Hybrid Nail/Spell Build (Balanced Approach):

• Unbreakable/Fragile Strength (Essential damage boost)
• Shaman Stone (Amplifies spell damage)
• Mark of Pride (Increased nail range for safer hits)
• Grimmchild (Required)

This build combines the damage of a nail build with the burst potential of spells like Abyss Shriek and Descending Dark. Shaman Stone is essential, while Mark of Pride provides additional range for nail attacks.

2. Defensive Spell/Nail Art Build (Survivability Focused):

• Grubsong (Consistent soul supply)
• Sharp Shadow (Dash through attacks and deal damage)
• Shaman Stone (Amplifies spell damage)
• Spell Twister (Faster spell casting)
• Nailmaster's Glory (Boosts Nail Art damage)
• Grimmchild (Required)

This build emphasizes survivability. Grubsong and Shaman Stone maintain soul and spell damage. Sharp Shadow allows for skillful dodging and damage, while Nailmaster's Glory makes Nail Arts a viable damage source.

Remember to adapt these builds to your skill level and preferred playstyle. Mastering Grimm's attacks and utilizing these charm combinations will significantly increase your chances of victory.