Hollow Knight: Best Builds For Grimm

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

Grimm, a captivating figure in Hollow Knight, presents two formidable challenges: Troupe Master Grimm and Nightmare King Grimm. These battles demand precision, reflexes, and strategic charm selection. All builds require Grimmchild (occupying two charm notches).

Troupe Master Grimm: Charm Builds

This fight, while challenging, allows for more deliberate attacks.

Nail Build:

• Unbreakable/Fragile Strength (mandatory for increased Nail damage)
• Quick Slash (for rapid attacks between Grimm's moves)
• Longnail (extends Nail range, a viable alternative to Mark of Pride given Grimmchild)
• Grimmchild (Mandatory)

This build maximizes Nail damage, exploiting openings with Quick Slash. Aim for a Coiled or Pure Nail for optimal effectiveness.

Spell Build:

• Shaman Stone (mandatory for amplified spell damage)
• Grubsong (maintains Soul supply)
• Spell Twister (faster spell casting)
• Unbreakable/Fragile Heart (increased health for spellcasting)
• Grimmchild (Mandatory)

This build prioritizes spell damage, leveraging Descending Dark, Abyss Shriek, and Shade Soul for powerful attacks. Grubsong mitigates risk from taking hits.

Nightmare King Grimm: Charm Builds

This encounter is significantly more intense, demanding a hybrid approach. He inflicts double damage and moves much faster.

Optimal Build (Hybrid Nail/Spell):

• Unbreakable/Fragile Strength
• Shaman Stone (crucial for consistent spell damage)
• Mark of Pride (boosts Nail damage for opportunistic attacks)
• Grimmchild (Mandatory)

This build balances Nail and spell attacks, utilizing Abyss Shriek and Descending Dark effectively. Shaman Stone is essential for dealing significant damage.

Alternate Build (Defensive Spell/Nail Art Focus):

• Grubsong (Soul management)
• Sharp Shadow (for dodging and dealing damage)
• Shaman Stone
• Spell Twister
• Nailmaster's Glory (enhances Nail Arts)
• Grimmchild (Mandatory)

This defensive build emphasizes spell usage and Nail Arts, using Sharp Shadow for mobility and evasion. Nailmaster's Glory makes Nail Arts a viable damage source. Remember to have Shade Cloak for Sharp Shadow's full potential.