Hollow Knight: Best Builds For Grimm

Conquering Hollow Knight's Grimm: Optimal Charm Builds for Troupe Master and Nightmare King Grimm

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

Troupe Master Grimm: Charm Builds

Troupe Master Grimm serves as an introduction to Grimm's moveset. The fight is fast-paced, requiring calculated attacks.

Nail Build:

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

This build maximizes Nail damage. Quick Slash enables rapid attacks between Grimm's strikes. Unbreakable/Fragile Strength is crucial for damage increase. Longnail offers extended range, useful for hitting Grimm during attack recovery.

Spell Build:

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

This build prioritizes spell damage. Shaman Stone significantly boosts spell power. Spell Twister allows for quicker spell casting. Grubsong maintains soul reserves, and Unbreakable/Fragile Heart provides extra health for spellcasting.

Nightmare King Grimm: Charm Builds

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

Optimal Build (Hybrid Nail/Spell):

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

This hybrid build combines Nail and spell attacks. Shaman Stone and Unbreakable/Fragile Strength amplify damage, while Mark of Pride boosts Nail attack range for additional damage opportunities.

Alternate Build (Defensive Spell/Nail Art Focus):

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

This defensive build utilizes spells and Nail Arts. Shaman Stone and Spell Twister enhance spell damage, while Grubsong replenishes soul. Sharp Shadow allows for safe dashes through attacks, and Nailmaster's Glory boosts Nail Art damage.

Remember to adapt your strategy based on your playstyle and comfort level. Good luck in your battles against Grimm!